If you have diabetes, you probably already know that diabetes is a disease that can have a huge impact on the whole body, including your oral health. One of the many challenges of living with the disease is an increased risk of oral health problems, and practicing good dental hygiene is critically important when you…
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Take Good Care of your Teeth to Take Good Care of your Body There is a direct connection between oral health and overall health, and good dental hygiene practices can promote better health for your entire body. At Cardinal Dental in La Mesa, California, we believe in helping our patients learn good dental hygiene practices…
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Are you looking for a quality dental care provider? At Cardinal Dental of La Mesa, California, we provide our clients with the highest level of quality dental care. Cardinal Dental offers you clear communication, prompt service, a comfortable environment, and a full range of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic services. Call Cardinal Dental to learn more…
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Everyone wants a perfect smile. Your smile is often the first thing people notice about you, and is critical for making a good first impression. But having a great smile isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about health as well. You can never expect to have a beautiful grin if you’re not taking adequate care of…
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How Stress Can Cause Significant Damage to Your Oral Health We all know stress is bad for our health. You may be aware of the physical and emotional symptoms of stress such as headaches, stomachaches, and anxiety. But did you know that stress does not only have psychological effects, but it can also create significant…
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How to Care for Your Gums September is National Gum Care Month. At Cardinal Dental, we use the opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of healthy gums and to educate our patients about the proper way to care for their gums. Consider the following tips to maintain the health of your gum tissue, teeth,…
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How to Improve Your Dental Health Poor dental health not only causes local problems such as tooth pain and bleeding gums, but it can also have a negative effect on the health of your whole body. In fact, gum disease, which can arise as a result of poor oral hygiene, has been correlated with several…
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What are Wisdom Teeth? After losing our baby teeth, having permanent teeth replace them, and having the first and second set of molars erupt in early childhood, the third molars (more commonly called wisdom teeth) are the final set of molars to erupt. After a brief pause in tooth eruption activities, the third set of…
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How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy During the Holidays Who doesn’t love all the sweet treats, snacks, and festive drinks that accompany the holiday season? While all of these treats taste great and are a big part of the festivities, they can wreak havoc on your teeth, if you’re not careful. To make sure you…
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Does Your Tooth Really Need to Be Extracted? At Cardinal Dental, preserving a patient’s natural teeth is always our top priority. Often, we can save natural teeth with a combination of root canal therapy and a dental crown designed to strengthen and protect the natural tooth’s structure. Unfortunately, however, a natural tooth simply cannot be…
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What Is a Porcelain Crown and Why Might You Need One? A porcelain crown is a tooth-shaped cap made of 100% porcelain. Porcelain crowns are designed to fit over, completely cover, and restore the portion of a natural tooth that is above the gum line. How Are Porcelain Crowns Different From Other Dental Crowns? Some…
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What Happens During a Routine Dental Checkup? Whether you’ve been to the dentist what seems like a million times or you have dental anxiety and try to avoid routine dental exams, knowing what to expect can help ease your fears and help you get the most out of your routine dental exams. What to Expect…
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