Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments
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Navigating the World of Dental Insurance Terminology
updated: Aug. 10, 2021
Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments
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Four Good Reasons to Visit Your Periodontist
updated: Aug. 03, 2021
For most of our oral health care needs, our family dentist is the perfect person to see. Examinations, cleanings, treating cavities, restorations such as fillings and crowns, preventive care—you’ve probably
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Just What Is Plaque?
updated: Jul. 27, 2021
From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because:
It’s an unappealing film that sticks to your teeth
It causes cavities
It causes gum disease
And really,
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Women’s Medications and Dry Mouth
updated: Jul. 20, 2021
Women using medication to treat a variety of medical conditions are often unaware of the potential side effects. One common side effect of medications such as blood pressure medication, birth
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Treating Gum Disease with Antibiotics
updated: Jul. 13, 2021
Why does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can
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Tell us about your summer!
updated: Jul. 06, 2021
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer!
Whether you visited our nation’s capital,
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Happy Fourth of July!
updated: Jun. 29, 2021
Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we
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I have halitosis. What can I do?
updated: Jun. 22, 2021
Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” the doctor and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few:
Gum disease
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Electric Toothbrushes vs. Regular Toothbrushes
updated: Jun. 15, 2021
Convertible or sedan? Downtown or suburbs? Electric or manual toothbrush? As life decisions go, it’s certainly not choosing your next car, or deciding where you want to live. But, even
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Welcome to Our Blog
updated: May 17, 2017
Welcome to the Blog of John P. Ducar, DDS, Inc Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the Torrance, CA area, we’re excited you are here. With Read moreCategory: None