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An In-Depth Invisalign Timeline

05/23/2021 by Dr. John Gallardo

People learning about Invisalign for the first time generally have several important questions about the treatment procedure. Even though Invisalign has been used in the dental field since the late 1990s, the American population still tends to see the procedure as innovative. That’s particularly accurate when considering that Invisalign is a far newer approach to… Read More about the article

Do Dental Implants Have An Expiration Date?

09/08/2020 by Dr. John Gallardo

Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth and can completely restore a person’s smile and confidence. When you also consider that missing teeth can lead to structural shifts within the jaw bone, make it more difficult to chew, and lead to difficulties with speech, however, it’s clear that this procedure is much more than… Read More about the article

Can You Tighten Up a Loose Tooth?

08/05/2020 by Dr. John Gallardo

In several Middle Eastern and European cultures, dreams of having loose teeth are considered a sign of bad things to come. Fortunately, superstitions are just cultural traditions that people carry with them from generation to generation and nothing more. In the West, we generally think that dreaming of loose teeth means impending stress about some… Read More about the article

So You Cracked Your Tooth, Now What Do You Do?

07/26/2020 by Dr. John Gallardo

Have you ever been eating or drinking something and experienced immense pain? Do you feel sensitivity when you consume hot or cold items? Chances are, you have a cracked tooth. Enamel, the outer layer of your teeth, experiences wear, and tear. Its high mineral content makes it the strongest tissue in the body. Over time,… Read More about the article

Receding Gums, Bleeding, and Other Red Flags of Gum Disease

07/26/2020 by Dr. John Gallardo

Most people brush their teeth at least twice every day. However, almost all of them fail to pay the same attention to their gums. A recent report by the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) revealed that up to 47% of American adults over the age of 30 have gum disease. Some gum diseases may go… Read More about the article

Can A Tooth Infection Cause Other Major Health Problems?

06/16/2020 by Dr. John Gallardo

A Brief Overview Of Dental Infections Thousands of people develop dental infections each year. In most cases, prompt treatment can result in complete recovery. However, a tooth infection can cause both oral health problems and other potentially serious medical issues when left untreated. Also known as dental abscesses, tooth infections occur when bacteria-laden pus pockets… Read More about the article

Providing Effective Dental Care for Disabled/Special Needs Clients

06/02/2020 by Dr. John Gallardo

Oral health plays an integral role in overall health. Unfortunately, not everyone has full access to the care they need. At times, it is difficult for disabled and special needs individuals to receive adequate dental care for a variety of reasons. Some disabilities can make providing care more complicated for both the dentist and the… Read More about the article

Myths About Oral Care As You Get Older

01/10/2020 by Dr. John Gallardo

Your body changes as you get older. Some of those changes are inevitable and unavoidable. You won’t look like you’re 25 or 30 when you’re 70, for example. You usually can’t avoid getting a few wrinkles or putting on some weight. But that doesn’t mean that you should resign yourself to every change–especially when it… Read More about the article

Why Do So Many Specialists Recommend Wisdom Teeth Removal?

11/28/2019 by Dr. John Gallardo

Often referred to as the third molars, wisdom teeth typically begin erupting during a person’s late teens or early twenties. When well-aligned and healthy, these molars were once an essential part of the mouth’s chewing equipment, given their ability to assist in the processing of coarse, crunchy foods such as wild roots, nuts, and uncooked… Read More about the article

Dentist Vs. Periodontist: What’s the Difference?

11/07/2019 by Dr. John Gallardo

While most people are familiar with what a dentist does, they aren’t always aware of all the different dental specialties that exist. Just as medical doctors can specialize in treating different parts of the body, like the lungs, heart, or feet, dentists can also focus on an area of the mouth or specific types of… Read More about the article