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Amalgam & Silver Filling Removal

Metal-Free, Tooth-Colored Fillings in Antelope, CA Fix cavities or replace old mercury amalgams with tooth-colored fillings. Chewing puts incredible stresses on teeth. That's why, in the past, filling cavities and restoring damaged teeth usually involved metals such as gold, silver, or an amalgam. (A mixture of metals, including mercury.) Today, you have a choice of metal-free restoration options. Tooth-colored fillings are made of a composite-resin mixture that provides strength as [...]

Amalgam & Silver Filling Removal2020-11-24T08:00:56-08:00

Night Guards for Teeth Grinding

Protective Dental Night Guards in Antelope Custom-fitted night guards to protect teeth from nighttime grinding (bruxism). Bruxism is the clenching or grinding of teeth. It's a fairly common habit with about 1 in 3 exhibiting the behavior, yet most don't even realize they're affected. Many times it occurs while sleeping at night, usually due to elevated stress or anxiety. Grinding at night is especially destructive for teeth. Researchers estimate we [...]

Night Guards for Teeth Grinding2020-11-17T08:00:58-08:00

Adult Fluoride Treatments

Topical Fluoride Treatments in Antelope, CA No matter your age, fluoride helps prevent cavities, tooth decay, and periodontal disease. Fluoride helps create healthy teeth, and it's not just for kids—adults need fluoride too! Every day, acidic foods and drinks threaten to erode tooth enamel. Bacteria as well, can produce acid and dissolve the enamel on a microscopic level. (A process that is known as Demineralization.) Fortunately, our body fights back [...]

Adult Fluoride Treatments2020-11-10T08:00:52-08:00

Chronic Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)

Dry Mouth Can Be Harmful Oral health includes a healthy flow of saliva. Dry mouth (also called xerostomia) is usually just a short term symptom of dehydration. However, if reduced saliva flow becomes a chronic issue, it can lead to more serious dental problems. That's because saliva coats teeth to provide a protective layer against bacteria, so reduced saliva leaves teeth more vulnerable to cavities and tooth decay. Anyone can [...]

Chronic Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)2020-11-03T08:00:09-08:00

The Good News About a Root Canal

Root Canal Therapy Halts Pain Many patients associate "root canal" with pain. In fact, this procedure is about pain relief. Toothache/tooth pain is commonly due to the buildup of pressure inside an infected tooth. When the nerve is damaged, conventional fillings won't stop the pain. The answer is to remove the nerve within the tooth without removing the tooth itself. That's what a "root canal" does, and opening the tooth's [...]

The Good News About a Root Canal2020-10-27T08:00:29-07:00

Coping With Dental Fear

We Have Suggestions It's normal to have some level of anxiety about going to the dentist, especially if you're expecting bad news. For many others, however, this anxiety rises to the level of fear/phobia. These patients may experience advanced signs of stress such as shaking, confusion, heart palpitations, or changes in blood pressure. Unfortunately, this fear causes many to avoid the dentist altogether. If you or someone you care about [...]

Coping With Dental Fear2020-10-20T08:00:14-07:00

Tooth Tips For Babysitters

Helpful Tips For Babysitters (And Parents!) A sleepless child is a babysitter's nightmare. To keep babies or young children sleeping soundly (and safely) keep these tips in mind: Bedtime Fussing? Could Be Teething. If the baby is under three and fussing, it could be teething pains. You can ease some of the discomforts by rubbing the baby's gums with a wet gauze pad. Also, a chilled teething ring can soothe [...]

Tooth Tips For Babysitters2020-10-13T08:00:41-07:00

Nutritious Food Groups

For a Healthy Diet These nutritious foods can build health, ward off disease, and taste wonderful! Fatty fish—broiled, baked, or grilled—may lower triglycerides and blood pressure, increase good cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of clotting. Whole grains are full of fiber, flavor, and texture. They may lower your risk of heart disease, Type II diabetes, and cancer. Tomatoes practically burst with B and C vitamins, minerals, and lycopene, which [...]

Nutritious Food Groups2020-10-06T08:00:50-07:00

Grow Older with Your Teeth

As we grow older, it's natural for changes in our mouths, gums, and jawbone to occur. However (thanks to preventive dentistry) people nowadays are keeping their natural teeth longer and longer. Prevent Tooth Loss as you Grow Older Neglect is the main cause of tooth loss, and most problems can be prevented with a simple regimen of daily home care for your teeth, a healthy diet and lifestyle, and regular [...]

Grow Older with Your Teeth2020-09-22T08:00:10-07:00

Do You Have TMJ Pain?

Helping You Solve TMJ Pain Some 10 million people suffer from some form of TMJ Disorder: from clicking or popping whenever they yawn, to intense migraine-like pain in the area around their ears. The temporomandibular joint is the hinge between your jaw and skull. The bone and muscles permit your jaw to move—not just up and down, but left and right, in and out. This kind of complexity is what [...]

Do You Have TMJ Pain?2020-09-15T08:00:23-07:00

Antelope
Dental Associates

Dental Care For A Healthy Life.

Antelope Dental Associates is a full-service, family-friendly practice for general & cosmetic dentistry in Antelope, California

We're open 5 days a week:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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2925 Elverta Rd
Antelope, California 95843

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