The surfaces of your teeth have specific names. The occlusal surface denotes the parts of a tooth used for biting, chewing, or grinding. In the case of the premolars and molars in the back of your mouth, these areas often have deep pits and recesses in the tooth enamel. While this helps the teeth be more efficient at chewing and... read more »
Your child’s teeth can last a lifetime (that is, if their permanent teeth have grown into place), and they need to take good care of them. Unfortunately, there are many things in the world today, especially habits, that can harm your child’s smile and damage their teeth and gums. Today, Dr. Don Niu would like to talk about a few... read more »
The connection between dentistry and sedation has been well documented for many years. Sedatives often help patients to de-stress before procedures so they can be done safely with as minimal amount of pain as possible. Finding the right sedative is key based on the oral health treatments you require. Gas sedatives such as laughing gas can be used for a... read more »
Are you trying to decide if it’s worth aligning your smile with braces? If so, Dr. Don Niu and our orthodontic team are happy to tell you that a straight, healthy, and beautiful smile is always worth it. To help you feel a little better about braces, we would like to tell you that the technology has greatly advanced over... read more »
Dental crowns are a common way to restore a damaged smile. To help you understand more about dental crowns, our staff here at Irvine Dental Group in Irvine, California, is happy to give you some information so you can decide if crowns are right for you. Professional dental crowns are a cap that goes over a tooth and can be... read more »
Bad habits like chewing on pencils and pens or crunching on ice can potentially chip one of your teeth. This is even more likely to be a problem if you grind your teeth at night without the protection of a quality dental guard. Even if the chipped tooth doesn’t cause discomfort you should still have it examined and treated at... read more »
Would you like to upgrade and enhance your smile? Cleaning your teeth should be a task that everyone undertakes in order to maintain a happy smile with superb oral health. Likewise, if you do not clean your orthodontic treatments, including your braces, they will not be able to function or serve you appropriately. Listed below are a few terrific questions... read more »
Activate your oral health care shine with Zoom! whitening treatments. With the help of a professional treatment such as Zoom!, your teeth will be brighter and whiter than ever before. Zoom! whitening can even reverse damaging stains and discolorations caused by aging. For a more detailed list of what Zoom! can offer, see below: - Zoom! whitening kits work by... read more »
Many people believe their smile is perfect when they complete orthodontic treatment in Irvine, California. However, even though it appears perfect, it’s not quite there yet. In fact, you need to do all you can to take good care of your teeth and gums so you can have the best orthodontic and oral health results possible. To help you know... read more »
Gum disease attacks the gums and tissues that surround and support the teeth. This infection is a one of the main causes of tooth loss in adults. Gum disease is caused by plaque, the sticky bacteria that form on the teeth. Gum disease is usually painless, so you may not know that you have it. However, there are some warning... read more »
