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The dental implant process has come a long way. At the McCarl Dental Group, our team of experts is committed to advanced dental education.

Now that it is springtime, seasonal allergies are quickly becoming a troublesome occurrence for many people. Although itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, and a runny nose are the most common symptoms, the truth is that there are far more effects of seasonal allergies that occur within the mouth and throat, negatively impacting an individual’s teeth and gums.

Since the first cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), medical professionals have warned patients with systemic health concerns that they may be at greater risk to contract severe or life threatening cases of COVID-19. Recent research indicates that periodontal (gum) disease is one of the high risk conditions related to increased COVID-19 risks.

Porcelain veneers have a wide range of uses from concealing dental discoloration to decreasing sensitivity after gum tissue recession, porcelain veneers don’t only deliver smiles that look great, they also promote improved oral health. Before we answer the question about whether or not porcelain veneers can give you straight teeth, it’s important to understand just what they are.

Most people have one or more things they want to change about their smiles, but they worry that cosmetic dentistry will be complicated, painful, or look unnatural. Porcelain veneers offer a simple cosmetic dentistry option that can be completed in just a few visits to our dental office, the treatment is comfortable and conservative, and the results are gorgeous.

Many people think of periodontal (gum) disease as simply being an infection or inflammation in the soft tissue, but actually, this complex condition can negatively impact a patient’s entire smile, leading to serious repercussions for a person’s oral health and overall wellness. While gum disease can be effectively treated in the early stages, advanced periodontal disease, often called periodontitis, can’t be reversed.

Stopping oral health concerns before they begin is essential year round, but during Thanksgiving and the holiday season, it’s especially important to show your smile a little appreciation by taking extra preventive dentistry steps. Keep reading to the learn the top five tips from our dentists to keep your smile healthy at Thanksgiving, through the holiday season, and year round.

https://youtu.be/pjy4Fn8iz6E Every October, we celebrate a really important holiday – National Dental Hygiene Month! It’s a big deal at McCarl Dental Group, but for a lot of other families, another holiday overshadows this annual awareness month dedicated to oral health – Halloween.

Maintaining your health is a top priority during this pandemic. Keep reading to learn more about why visiting the dentist for preventive and restorative dentistry during the pandemic is still important.

The McCarl Dental Group team is happy to be welcoming the majority of our dentistry patients back to the office for regular, preventive dentistry visits, but we’re still encouraging those patients who are considered higher risk to postpone non-essential dental office trips for the time being. This includes delaying “fun visits” for kids.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd-lBPHJ0Fs&feature=emb_logo The McCarl Dental Group team is serious about the safety measures our dental offices are implementing during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. We appreciate and value our loyal patients and want to share some updates about new procedures.

We are all hearing a lot of conflicting information about what does and doesn’t help to keep us safe while we’re navigating the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. When it comes to visiting the dental office, pre-rinses have come under some scrutiny.