All on 4...

The invention All-on-4™ owes its name to the very nature of the method, which consists of applying a dental prosthesis with at least twelve teeth (bridge) fixed in the jaw, based only on four titanium implants. This is a state - of the -Art technique we offer, right here at home. Call us today. 310-322-1814

Taking Care of Dental Impants

A Dental implant is an artificial tooth that is implanted into the gum with the help of a metal screw. Dental implants are fixed in place and they look and feel like actual teeth. Implants are beneficial to older people who have lost their teeth or people who have tooth loss because of infection or gum disease. Patients do not have to worry about the implants falling out, unlike dentures. Implants are also more resistant to shifting, and the procedure has a high success rate. However, there are some risks and drawbacks involved as well.

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We Appreciate You

A big thank to all our beloved patients...we have been voted "Best Dentist" in El Segundo.

Much Love from Dr Cardona and Team

New Patient Special...$99.00 = Complete exam, X-rays and cleaning. Call us today to make an appointment. 310-322-1814

Potential effects of the Affordable Care Act

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An estimated 3 million children will gain dental benefits by 2018 through health insurance exchanges, roughly a 5 percent increase over the number of children with private benefits currently, the Association said in a report on potential effects of the Affordable Care Act on dentistry.

Beyond the exchanges, more children will benefit through employer-sponsored dental benefits with dependent coverage, “although the number is uncertain at this time,” the Association said.

The law includes pediatric dental coverage in a list of essential health benefits to be provided by small and individual group health plans. The ACA does not address coverage for adult dental benefits. However, some states are looking at adult coverage as a potential optional benefit after the ACA-mandated health benefit exchanges are in place.

The report also examines other potential effects of the ACA

Oral Bacteria May Signal Pancreatic Cancer Risk

ScienceDaily (Sep. 18, 2012) — Pancreatic cancer is highly lethal and difficult to detect early. In a new study, researchers report that people who had high levels of antibodies for an infectious oral bacterium turned out to have double the risk for developing the cancer. High antibody levels for harmless oral bacteria, meanwhile, predicted a reduced pancreatic cancer risk.

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Avoid Dental problems by taking care of your oral health.

Keep the decay away and save money on dental care. It’s simple: Brush and floss regularly. Only indulge in sugary food and drinks once in awhile, and eat a healthy diet. It costs less to maintain healthy teeth than it does to repair damage. For more information, call us today. 310-322-1814

Get in get the work done!

If you have a large amount of work that needs to be done to your mouth...you can actually save $$$ by biting the bullett and getting the work done.

Then....regular visits and good home care will actually save you $$$ in the end. Preventative maintenance from that point on with go a long long way towards maintaining good dental health.