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Nearly 43 million Americans wear dentures. While dentures have always been a top choice for replacing missing teeth, today’s lightweight materials and state-of-the-art design technology make them more popular than ever. Despite those advances, wearing dentures can feel a little odd at first, and activities like eating and speaking can...
If you could do one simple thing today to help protect your overall health and wellness now and in the future, would you do it? Of course you would — especially if it’s something as simple as improving your oral health. Maintaining good oral health is important for your smile...
Nearly 43 million Americans wear dentures to replace one tooth, a few, or all of their natural teeth. Today’s dentures are lighter, more durable, and more natural-looking than ever, and best of all, they’re really easy to care for. At Park Place Smiles, Minal Patel, DDS, helps patients regain their...
Professional teeth whitening is popular, and for good reason: In just one visit, a single whitening session can significantly improve the way your smile looks, without invasive treatments. Better still, those results last a long time — even longer when you use proper care. At Park Place Smiles, Minal Patel,...
Sure, we all know we should floss every day — but how many of us really do? Data vary, with some studies suggesting about a third of American adults employ daily flossing habits while other research says about a quarter of dental patients admit they don’t always tell the truth...
Considering we expose our teeth to foods and drinks daily, it’s no wonder discoloration and stains are so common. Not only do stained teeth look uncared for and unhealthy, but they can make us look older, too. Fortunately, teeth whitening treatments can help. While it might be tempting to reach...
Dental implants are a beautiful, durable, popular solution for missing teeth, and year by year, they’re becoming even more popular. That’s partly because dental implants are so easy to care for. But just because they’re not “real” teeth, that doesn’t mean they don’t need any care, including careful brushing and...
Every year, millions of Americans develop pneumonia, with about 1 million seeking hospital care for the infection and about 50,000 dying as a result of their disease. While you can “catch” pneumonia in different ways, what a lot of people don’t know is that they can wind up infecting themselves...
Dental crowns are one of the workhorses of dental restorations: Not only are they versatile, but they’re extremely durable, typically lasting a decade or more before they need to be replaced. Many people think of crowns as a cosmetic restoration used to hide a misshapen tooth or a tooth that’s...
Dental veneers are an extremely popular option for improving and restoring healthy, beautiful-looking smiles. Versatile and durable, veneers can correct the appearance of crooked, gapped, or misshapen teeth. But one of their most common applications is to help deeply stained teeth look healthy again. Park Place Smiles is a leading...
More than 40 million Americans wear dentures to replace teeth lost to decay, trauma, or other causes. Dentures restore your smile, improve your oral health, and maintain normal functions, like eating and speaking, while also helping you feel more confident. But like anything new, wearing dentures and getting used to...
Teeth whitening is a great way to help you look and feel your best, too. With today’s professional teeth whitening treatments, it’s also fast, safe, and effective. But what if you have sensitive teeth? Can you still have your teeth whitened, or will you wind up with a lot of...
Most of us know that flossing once a day is important for maintaining our oral health. By getting rid of plaque and bacteria in those hard-to-reach spots between teeth and along the gums, flossing greatly reduces the risk of developing gum disease, along with the tooth loss it can cause....
When we think of oral health, most of us think about problems like cavities or gum disease. But our oral health can have far-reaching consequences, even influencing our systemic health, as well. At Park Place Smiles, Minal Patel, DDS, offers comprehensive dental exams and preventive dental treatments to help patients...
Dental crowns are one of the most versatile dental restorations, with multiple uses to help protect teeth, correct damage, and improve your smile aesthetics. At Park Place Smiles, Minal Patel, DDS, uses state-of-the-art crown techniques and technology to help patients in Glendora, California, enjoy healthier, more beautiful smiles. Here are...
Dental implants have soared in popularity in recent years as more people learn about the benefits they offer, especially in comparison to dentures and bridges. Featuring a metal post attached to a tooth-like crown, implants can be used to replace a single tooth or multiple teeth, depending on your needs....
Dental fillings play a vital role in restoring teeth damaged by decay or trauma. While fillings last a long time, constant wear and tear mean most fillings eventually need to be replaced to ensure your tooth stays healthy. The question: How do you know when it’s time for a new...
Seeing your dentist twice a year is a good rule to follow if you want to avoid problems like gum disease or cavities and enjoy a lifetime of beautiful smiles. Still, it’s not uncommon to skip visits. Routine oral exams and cleanings are an essential part of care for patients...
If you have missing teeth, you’re in good company: According to the American College of Prosthodontists, about 120 million Americans are missing one or more teeth, and roughly 36 million have no teeth. About 41% of Americans use dentures to replace those teeth and restore their bite, their smile, and their facial appearance....
Having a beautiful smile can do a lot for your confidence. But did you know it might also have an impact on your overall wellness? It’s true: Oral health problems like gum disease and cavities can affect your health in lots of ways. Understanding the link between oral diseases and...
Less than half of all American adults have all their natural teeth, which means more than half are missing at least one tooth. While that’s an interesting statistic, if you’re missing one or more teeth, it doesn’t help you feel any more confident or comfortable about your smile. At Park...
Dental crowns are a common “prescription” for badly damaged teeth. The American College of Prosthodontists says single crowns are the most common type of dental restoration in the United States. As important as crowns are in tooth restoration, they have many other uses and benefits, too. At Park Place Smiles in Glendora, California, Minal Patel, DDS,...
Having a beautiful smile doesn’t “just” affect the way you look — it affects the way you feel, too, giving you more confidence in all sorts of settings. With professional teeth whitening, your dentist can lift away years of stains, helping you look healthier and even younger, too. Once your professional...
If you’re one of the 120 million Americans with one or more missing teeth, you know how nerve-racking it can be to deal with tooth loss. Not only can missing teeth take a toll on your appearance and your confidence, but the resulting change in your bite balance can wind up increasing...
Your smile greets the world, and you want to be sending a message of vitality, health, and warmth. Unfortunately, imperfections in your teeth can stand in the way of a winning, confident smile, preventing you from getting the right message across. Since few of us have naturally perfect teeth, we’ve...
It's time to Spring clean your smiles . Schedule your teeth cleaning , so your smile can stay healthy and look it's best. Remember to change your toothbrush every 3 months, and floss daily. Keep your 6 month dental checkup's scheduled. As a friendly reminder, we are still required as...
Come join us for a Grand Opening party! On Saturday May 9th, from 12-4 pm Dr. Patel and staff will be having a Grand Opening party. Come by to have a chance to win an Apple Ipad, an iWatch, and other great prizes!!!
We are sponsoring a Food & Toy drive. Read all about it in this published article in the Daily Bulletin.http://www.dailybulletin.com/social-affairs/20141216/giving-is-all-in-the-family-for-minal-patel