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Periodontal Disease in Adolescents
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 02, 2024
the doctor and our team at John P. Ducar, DDS, Inc know that periodontal disease isn't something exclusive to adults. It can affect adolescents as well. Gingivitis, which is a
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Morning Sickness and Your Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 26, 2024
Whether it’s your first child or you’re an experienced mom, pregnancy is an exciting time—which you’ll be able to enjoy much more once the days of morning sickness are over.
Morning
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Restoring Your Smile and Dental Health with Bone Grafting
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 19, 2024
Injuries to our teeth and gums can have harmful effects on the bone tissue and structures that support them. In turn, this damage can impact both the appearance and the
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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 12, 2024
Millions of people, around TORRANCE, California and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may
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What to do about Sensitive Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 05, 2024
If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you already know the frustration of having a type of pain that is hard to deal with. Because tooth sensitivity is sometimes unpredictable, you
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The Link Between Dental Hygiene and Your Overall Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 27, 2024
When patients of John P. Ducar, DDS, Inc hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are extremely important,
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Restore Your Gums to a Healthier, More Natural State with Osseous Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 20, 2024
Gum disease starts quietly and invisibly, but can lead to very serious and noticeable consequences if left untreated. Excess plaque and bacteria around the gum line cause irritation. This irritation
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Valentine's Day History
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 13, 2024
Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people
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Fluoride Treatment: Do You Need One?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 06, 2024
Over the past decade, most people have been ingesting less and less fluoride. This is not such a great trend, since fluoride has a history of successfully reducing tooth decay
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Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 30, 2024
By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not
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Does smoking affect oral health?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 23, 2024
By now, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But the truth is its broad-reaching health effects are not all known by everyone. This is especially true of oral
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What is a water pick and do I need one?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 16, 2024
Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and
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Dental X-Rays: Are They Safe?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 09, 2024
X-rays have been a function of dental healthcare for a long time. That in and of itself should be good news, because it means we've had plenty of time to
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Considerations When Picking the Right Mouthwash
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 02, 2024
A solid oral health routine begins with daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Without a consistent oral health regimen, you may begin to experience tooth decay and bacterial infections. Few patients
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Five (Easy-to-Keep!) Dental Resolutions for the New Year
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 26, 2023
It’s a new year! A blank calendar! A traditional time to make a few changes that could change your life for the better. And while we applaud big goals like
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Periodontal disease; I have what?!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 19, 2023
Our team from John P. Ducar, DDS, Inc understands the diagnosis of periodontal disease can be scary and confusing, but the good news in most cases is that it is
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