How much do you value your jaw joint? Without your jaw joint, you wouldn’t be able to open and close your mouth, which means you couldn’t speak, yawn or eat! Considering the overwhelming amount of use your jaw joint (or TMJ) gets, it is no surprise that it may also fail or become overstrained from...
If you have perfect teeth, you probably consider them as one of your greatest assets. Having a beautiful smile can make a powerful first impression, improve your overall appearance and even make you look younger than you really are. Unfortunately, few of us were born with naturally perfect teeth – but that doesn’t mean you...
Are you scheduled to get dental implants? Congratulations, you’ve selected the gold standard solution in teeth replacement. However, you still may have questions about this restorative dentistry treatment. At Barrera Advanced Dentistry, we love helping patients understand why dental implants are superior as well as learn what to expect during the implant process. FAQ’s on...
Your teeth are the hardest substance in your entire body. Unfortunately, they are not invincible. Healthy teeth are subject to break, chip or crack under certain pressures. Regardless of whether your cracked tooth is noticeable or painful, a skilled restorative dentist should be your next call. When it comes to fixing a damaged tooth, you...
Dental problems are not always predictable. In fact, a toothache, chipped tooth or other dental concern can occur at the most inopportune times. While we never want your dental concerns to disrupt your day or compromise your smile longer than necessary, there are certain cases when your dental issues can wait and other times in...
Your smile is one of your biggest assets, as it is often the first thing others notice about you. Therefore, it can be disheartening to realize your teeth are looking more yellow than white. There are many reasons why you’ve lost the sparkle in your smile, including some that are within your control and others...
While the name may throw you off, laser crown lengthening is a procedure that doesn’t involve adjustments to your teeth at all. Rather, it can be considered as a Surgical Gingival Recontouring using advanced dental lasers. Crown lengthening is a unique cosmetic dental treatment that can be performed for a variety of reasons, ranging from...
You may know calculus as the hard subject in school, but mastery of it can lead to an exciting future in several different fields. Calculus on your teeth is also very hard. However, if it isn’t removed, it can lead to an unhappy future with poor oral health. Tartar may be a more familiar term....