{"id":1161,"date":"2023-07-06T21:36:26","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T21:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/signaturedental.ombion.dev\/?page_id=1161"},"modified":"2023-08-02T16:39:24","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T23:39:24","slug":"dental-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/signaturedentalbayarea.com\/dental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-tabs-id1161_db58a4-bb > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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rel=\"category tag\">Dental Health<\/a>\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-taxonomies -->\n\t<h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/signaturedentalbayarea.com\/caring-for-your-dentures\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Advice and tips on caring for your dentures<\/a><\/h4><\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>Only your dental professional is qualified to diagnose your oral health and adjust your denture or partial denture. 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Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dentists specializing in surgery of the mouth, face and jaws. 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There are numerous disease entities requiring different treatment approaches. Dental plaque is the primary cause of gum disease in genetically susceptible individuals. 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Usually forms because of infection. Abutment A tooth or tooth structure which is responsible for the anchorage of a bridge or a denture. Amalgam A silver filling material. Anesthetic An agent that causes temporary loss&#8230;<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-actions\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"more-link-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/signaturedentalbayarea.com\/dental-dictionary\/\" class=\"post-more-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMore<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> Dental Dictionary<\/span><span class=\"kadence-svg-iconset svg-baseline\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kadence-svg-icon kadence-arrow-right-alt-svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"27\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 27 28\"><title>Continue<\/title><path d=\"M27 13.953c0 0.141-0.063 0.281-0.156 0.375l-6 5.531c-0.156 0.141-0.359 0.172-0.547 0.094-0.172-0.078-0.297-0.25-0.297-0.453v-3.5h-19.5c-0.281 0-0.5-0.219-0.5-0.5v-3c0-0.281 0.219-0.5 0.5-0.5h19.5v-3.5c0-0.203 0.109-0.375 0.297-0.453s0.391-0.047 0.547 0.078l6 5.469c0.094 0.094 0.156 0.219 0.156 0.359v0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-actions -->\n\t\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"entry content-bg loop-entry post-1241 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-dental-health\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content-wrap\">\n\t\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-taxonomies\">\n\t\t<span class=\"category-links term-links category-style-normal\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/signaturedentalbayarea.com\/category\/dental-health\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Dental Health<\/a>\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-taxonomies -->\n\t<h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/signaturedentalbayarea.com\/prophylaxis-teeth-cleaning\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Prophylaxis (Teeth Cleaning)<\/a><\/h4><\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>A dental prophylaxis is a cleaning treatment performed to thoroughly clean the teeth and gums. Prophylaxis is an important dental treatment for stopping the progression of gingivitis and periodontal disease. Prophylaxis is an effective procedure in keeping the oral cavity&#8230;<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-actions\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"more-link-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/signaturedentalbayarea.com\/prophylaxis-teeth-cleaning\/\" class=\"post-more-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMore<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> Prophylaxis (Teeth Cleaning)<\/span><span class=\"kadence-svg-iconset svg-baseline\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kadence-svg-icon kadence-arrow-right-alt-svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"27\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 27 28\"><title>Continue<\/title><path d=\"M27 13.953c0 0.141-0.063 0.281-0.156 0.375l-6 5.531c-0.156 0.141-0.359 0.172-0.547 0.094-0.172-0.078-0.297-0.25-0.297-0.453v-3.5h-19.5c-0.281 0-0.5-0.219-0.5-0.5v-3c0-0.281 0.219-0.5 0.5-0.5h19.5v-3.5c0-0.203 0.109-0.375 0.297-0.453s0.391-0.047 0.547 0.078l6 5.469c0.094 0.094 0.156 0.219 0.156 0.359v0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-actions -->\n\t\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"entry content-bg loop-entry post-1224 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-dental-health\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content-wrap\">\n\t\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-taxonomies\">\n\t\t<span class=\"category-links term-links category-style-normal\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/signaturedentalbayarea.com\/category\/dental-health\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Dental Health<\/a>\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-taxonomies -->\n\t<h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/signaturedentalbayarea.com\/oral-hygiene\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Oral Hygiene<\/a><\/h4><\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>Why is oral hygiene so important? Adults over 35 lose more teeth to gum diseases (periodontal disease) than from cavities. Three out of four adults are affected at some time in their life. 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According to a recent report, between 75% and 95% of infants suck their thumbs, so chances are there&#8217;s a&#8230;<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-actions\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"more-link-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/signaturedentalbayarea.com\/thumb-sucking\/\" class=\"post-more-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\tRead More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> Thumb Sucking<\/span><span class=\"kadence-svg-iconset svg-baseline\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kadence-svg-icon kadence-arrow-right-alt-svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"27\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 27 28\"><title>Continue<\/title><path d=\"M27 13.953c0 0.141-0.063 0.281-0.156 0.375l-6 5.531c-0.156 0.141-0.359 0.172-0.547 0.094-0.172-0.078-0.297-0.25-0.297-0.453v-3.5h-19.5c-0.281 0-0.5-0.219-0.5-0.5v-3c0-0.281 0.219-0.5 0.5-0.5h19.5v-3.5c0-0.203 0.109-0.375 0.297-0.453s0.391-0.047 0.547 0.078l6 5.469c0.094 0.094 0.156 0.219 0.156 0.359v0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-actions -->\n\t\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"entry content-bg loop-entry post-1287 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-dental-health category-pediatric-dentistry\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content-wrap\">\n\t\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-taxonomies\">\n\t\t<span class=\"category-links term-links category-style-normal\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/signaturedentalbayarea.com\/category\/dental-health\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Dental Health<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/signaturedentalbayarea.com\/category\/pediatric-dentistry\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Pediatric Dentistry<\/a>\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-taxonomies -->\n\t<h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/signaturedentalbayarea.com\/sports-dentistry\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Sports Dentistry<\/a><\/h4><\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>Sports dentistry is the prevention and treatment of dental injuries and related oral diseases, as well as the sharing of information and equipment designed to help protect the teeth, mouth, jaw, and face of athletes of all ages. 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When should I schedule my child\u2019s first visit to the dentist? 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If you need urgent treatment after hours, you can call our emergency number. We are always here to assist when your child&#8217;s dental health is at risk. 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Are you prepared for the arrival of your baby\u2019s first tooth? Follow these guidelines and your son or daughter will be on the way to a lifetime of healthy smiles! 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