While some foods are restricted while you’re wearing braces, we’re making it easier to find good-tasting soft foods by offering up some tasty dishes and mouth-watering recipes to try. And there is no better way of cooking to soften food than stewing. Stews may be either brown or light. In a brown stew the meat is browned before cooking in... read more »
If you have an unsightly smile because of stained teeth, then our dentist, Dr. Tao Sun, encourages you to consider a teeth whitening treatment. Fortunately, there are many different treatments available that can help you reach the pearly white teeth you desire. Some of those treatments include over-the-counter and professional whitening treatments. Today, he would be happy to tell you... read more »
Did you know, cosmetic dentistry can transform your smile? Well, it’s true! Your smile can be converted into the smile you have always dreamed of through cosmetic dentistry. To explain more, our dentist, Dr. Tao Sun at our office in Costa Mesa, California, has provided you with some general information on cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry covers many treatments that can... read more »
Due to bacteria and acidic food, you can lose valuable minerals in your tooth enamel that keep your smile in good quality. One such essential mineral is fluoride, and your smile needs sufficient fluoride to remain resistant to tooth decay. With a proper fluoride intake, you can keep harmful dental issues at bay, including tooth decay. The good news is... read more »
Optimum oral health care often depends on optimum risk assessment and dental damage prevention. This means that you should always take the necessary steps to keep your smile safe from any risks and oral hazards that can arise. In addition, always examine your teeth and gums to determine if any damage is taking place. In some cases, gum disease,... read more »
Though the basic concept of tooth brushing is a simple one, many patients don’t reap the benefits of a proper teeth cleaning because they aren’t using effective methods. Our team proudly offers the four t’s of toothbrushing--four tips to help you boost your habit of brushing your teeth: 1. Touch: While it may seem that firmly scrubbing your teeth is... read more »
Dental cavities typically occur when insufficient or inconsistent oral hygiene enables acids and plaque to form and build up in your mouth. If these issues go undetected, tooth decay can develop across the formerly healthy tooth enamel. If a large cavity compromises the tooth structure, Dr. Tao Sun may need to replace the affected tooth enamel with a dental crown.... read more »
Did you know oral hygiene needs can change at every age? Well, it’s true. It might not be by much, but they do. This is why it’s important to know all you need to know about oral hygiene so you can maintain a top-notch oral health and smile. To help you, our dentist, Dr. Tao Sun, is happy to give... read more »
Unfortunately, toothaches plague many smiles in the world today, causing extreme pain and discomfort. If you’re one of these people, you probably have many questions, including how to relieve the throbbing. So, to help you, our dentist, Dr. Tao Sun, would like to answer your questions by answering commonly asked questions about toothaches in Costa Mesa, California. What causes a... read more »
Taking care of your oral health care tools is vital for a healthy smile. One of the most important tools you have is your toothbrush. Here are some things to remember as you take care of it. First, know that your toothbrush is yours, and only yours. Never share your toothbrush with anyone else. This would spread bacteria, food particles,... read more »
