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Some Blood Pressure Medications May Affect Your Oral Health

posted: Nov. 06, 2018.

If you’re taking medication to regulate your blood pressure, you may be familiar with some of the general side effects, like nausea, drowsiness or dizziness. But some blood pressure Read more

TMD: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

posted: Oct. 29, 2018.

Tired of your headaches and jaw pain? Wishing that those weird popping noises from your jaw would stop? At Foothill Family Dental, Dr. Riad and his team know those symptoms Read more

Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields

posted: Oct. 27, 2018.

Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read more

Home Whitening Kits are Safe and Effective, if Used the Right Way

posted: Oct. 17, 2018.

You’re satisfied with your smile appearance except for one thing — your teeth aren’t as white and bright as you wish they could be. So, you’ve decided to do Read more

New Dental Advances Promise Better Outcomes for Treating Decay

posted: Oct. 07, 2018.

Over the last century effectively treating a decayed tooth has often required removing any decayed structure with drilling and then filling the remaining cavity. While this approach does save Read more

All Gum Disease Treatments Have the Same Goal - Removing Bacterial Plaque

posted: Sep. 27, 2018.

Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious infection that can damage more than periodontal tissues — supporting bone structure is also at risk. Any bone loss could eventually lead to Read more

New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny

posted: Sep. 17, 2018.

In real life he was a hard-charging basketball player through high school and college. In TV and the movies, he has gone head-to-head with serial killers, assorted bad guys… Read more

See Your Dentist if You're Having one of These 3 Dental Problems

posted: Sep. 07, 2018.

When things get unpleasant in your mouth, it’s most often related to some underlying cause. In fact, the discomfort you’re feeling is often a call to action to have Read more

Though not Always Seen, it's Still Important to Replace a Missing Back Tooth

posted: Aug. 28, 2018.

Your front teeth are the stars of your smile — so it makes perfect sense to replace them if they’re missing. But is it really necessary to replace a Read more

Your Next Dental Visit Might Save Your Life - Here's How

posted: Aug. 18, 2018.

The next time you visit your dentist you might see an item quite different from the other dental instruments and equipment in the office: a blood pressure cuff. Checking Read more

A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang

posted: Aug. 08, 2018.

While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, Read more

What is Invisalign?

posted: Aug. 01, 2018.

What your dentist in Lake Forest and Foothill Ranch wants you to know If you want to straighten your smile discreetly, quickly, and comfortably, you need to discover Invisalign. So what is Invisalign? Read more

Don't Neglect Office Cleanings with Dental Implants

posted: Jul. 29, 2018.

Semi-annual office cleanings are important for keeping teeth healthy and disease-free. If you’ve replaced some of your teeth with dental implants, though, you may be thinking they don’t need Read more

Teenagers with Missing Teeth Usually Need a Temporary Restoration

posted: Jul. 19, 2018.

Anyone at any age, including older children and teenagers, can lose or be born missing a permanent tooth. And while those missing teeth can be restored, replacing them in Read more

Veneers an Affordable, Low Impact Way to Achieve a More Attractive Smile

posted: Jul. 09, 2018.

There are a lot of ways to improve the appearance of your teeth. Some methods can be quite involved like crowns or bridgework, which require extensive alteration of teeth Read more

Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!

posted: Jun. 29, 2018.

Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read more

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