Periodontitis is a disease that many want to learn about. Please note this is a brief overview. Periodontal Disease occurs when inflammatory diseases affect the gums and tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. If periodontitis is not treated in the proper time and manner, infections around the teeth can occur that will lead to erosion …

It sounds bizarre and perhaps borderline insane, but charcoal actually has the possibility of whitening teeth. Here’s the catch: it’s not the charcoal you may be thinking of, it’s called activated charcoal – a specific kind of charcoal that has been “activated” by the usage of certain gasses. These gasses make the charcoal pure and …

Most of us are aware that medications we take come with side effects. However, most of us are probably unaware that the medications we take may also be interfering with our oral health. Oral Side Effects of Certain Medications Saliva Production Decrease Many medications have the potential to decrease the amount of saliva our body …

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Have you ever woken up in the morning and realized you’ve got bad-smelling breath? Do you find that you sometimes have trouble making it go away? For many people, morning breath isn’t just an unfortunate side effect of a good night’s sleep. Chronic bad breath can last throughout the day and leave your friends and …

Perhaps you’ve read on your very own toothpaste: “Tartar control” or “Reduces plaque”. We’re betting you looked at this and subconsciously concluded that it sounded like a positive benefit. We’re also betting that you had no idea as to what these terms even meant (if you did then brownie points for you!). Surprisingly, plaque and …

Dr. David Villarreal is a top rated dentist in Conejo Valley popularly known for providing biological dentistry with a touch of class and warmth. What is Biological Dentistry? Biological dentistry is an alternative approach do dentistry that focuses not only on your oral health but your overall health. Biological dentistry aims to emphasize the interconnection …

Did you know that humans have four types of teeth in the mouth? You probably didn’t because most people are only familiar with two types: molars and canines. However, there are actually two other types as well. Teeth are very important for our well-being, which is why dentists put so much effort in educating you …

Amalgam fillings, also known as silver fillings, are fairly common. Most people with amalgam fillings are opting to have filling removal. Amalgam fillings are not only unsightly, they can be dangerous. They were considered a technological breakthrough in the early 1900’s, but today we know that the materials they are composed of are toxic. Most …

What is biological dentistry? It’ѕ саrе оf the teeth аnd gumѕ thаt tаkеѕ іntо ассоunt thе wеllbеіng оf the whоlе body. Dr. David Villarreal | Newbury Park, CA   A grеаt dеаl оf latest rеѕеаrсh hаѕ ѕhоwn the linking between your dental hеаlth аnd your оvеrаll ѕtаtе of hеаlth. Fоr еxаmрlе, реорlе wіth gum disease …