Your Denture Adventure!

So, you’re getting dentures. You aren’t alone. Many people, even those in their 20’s have to wear dentures. But if this is your first set, there are some things you need to know that will make life with dentures easier. Your dentures should not feel excessively tight or cause you pain. If they feel uncomfortable, you should contact our dentist,... read more »

Step Up Your Oral Health Care During Cold and Flu Season

Are you ready to enhance your smile by protecting your teeth and gums during cold and flu season? Unfortunately, a cold or the flu often brings individuals to a standstill with their oral health. Thus, it is important to make sure you're always taking the time to assess your smile even when you're sick. In fact, when many individuals come... read more »

A Dental Bridge Can Restore A Missing Tooth

Do you have a missing tooth and wonder if you can restore it? Are you looking for options to restore the entire appearance of your smile? If so, then our dentist, Dr. Konstantinos Proussaefs in Simi Valley, California, is happy to help you! Dental bridges are also known as fixed partial dentures in the world of dentistry. Dental bridges fill... read more »

A Key to Oral Health Success: Cavity Prevention Treatments

For most people, your smile is highly susceptible to bacteria, plaque buildup, harmful acids, and other forms of enamel erosion. That is why it is essential to search for effective cavity prevention plans to keep your smile safe each day. To keep your smile safe from the risk of cavities, it is important to visit your dentist to determine if... read more »

Oral Health Care Year in Review: Root Canal Therapy

Did you know the importance of root canals and saving broken or damaged teeth? In many cases, teeth that have suffered damage to the pulp will need to be extracted. However, effective root canals can potentially save teeth that have suffered pulp damage. Furthermore, it is essential to understand the causes of pulp damage to help determine if a root... read more »

Enhancing Your Smile

In order to have a wonderful holiday season with the healthy smile, always be sure to use discretion with all habits in your life. This includes making sure to wear proper safety gear, limit damage from bad habits or high-risk activities, use effective cleaning products, practice effective oral health care techniques, and visit your dentist as necessary. In order to... read more »

Reminders Concerning Your Halloween Smile: Candies to Avoid

Although Halloween is often enjoyed by many individuals across the nation, it is also a time when our utmost fears can arise. For dentists, Halloween itself brings several fears itself with the presence of a plethora of hazards that can easily do harm to your teeth. Even though most children partake in trick or treating, it can be extremely detrimental... read more »

Why Are My Gums Receding?

Sometimes the oral tissues can get irritated. When this happens, the gums tend to move away from the teeth and expose the roots. This makes your teeth look longer and it can also cause extreme sensitivity. It’s best to determine the cause of the irritated gums and fix the situation as soon as possible. To help you, our dentist, Dr.... read more »

Teenage Oral Health Tips

A teen’s oral health depends on using discretion and making the right choices. As the last of your adult teeth grow in during the teen years, it’s an important time to remember that they are the last set you are ever going to receive, so from that day forward, you must always protect them by cleaning them daily and making... read more »

Keeping Your Smile out of Harm’s Way

Keeping your smile out of harm’s way is important to ensure your oral health can remain in pristine condition. However, there are multiple hazards, both seen and unseen in our world that seek to damage your precious teeth and gums, including the following: - Wearing safety gear such as mouth guards and face masks can often be the difference between... read more »