Archive for the Dental news Category

-Teeth are strong and designed to withstand the pressures of normal, daily use. However, they do crack or break on occasion, leading to discomfort, pain, and potential long-term dental issues. Dr. Douglas Ng., DDS of Nipomo Family Dentistry takes a look at the top reasons teeth break

-Everyone wants a bright smile, but sometimes we hesitate to make an appointment with the dentist. “The reasons people hesitate to get their teeth whitened include concerns about how long it takes and wondering if the process is safe,” says Dr. Douglas Ng, from Nipomo Family Dentistry,

-Dental anxiety is a common problem experienced by many, triggering feelings of nervousness, fear, and anxiety. “Too often the result is neglected dental,” says Dr. Douglas Ng, with Nipomo Family Dentistry, “however, there are several ways to overcome anxiety about visiting the dentist.” The top tips recommended

-Dr. Ng, from Nipomo Family Dentistry says there are more bad habits that affect our oral health than many know about. Some common bad habits include: The best way to prevent bad habits is to develop good habits. “Take care of your health with a good diet,

-“Parents don’t need to worry when their toddler is still thumb-sucking,” says Dr, Douglas Ng from  Nipomo Family Dentistry. Most toddlers give up the habit around 4 years old, but it’s normal for some to continue past their fifth year. The Nipomo dentist recently released a report

The name “wisdom teeth” has nothing to do with gaining wisdom. “Most likely they got the name because the start erupting through our gums in the late teens and early 20s,” said Dr. Douglas Ng of Nipomo Family Dentistry, “and that’s about the time they start announcing

-“The American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance is designed to help dental professionals and consumers make informed decisions about dental products,” said Dr. Douglas Ng from Nipomo Family Dentistry. The seal is part of the ADA’s mission to advance oral health to help make sure that

-“Baby bottle tooth decay,” is a common term for cavities in toddlers and very young children. Nipomo dentist, Dr. Douglas Ng, has some advice for parents to help keep their toddler’s and children’s teeth healthy. The American Dental Association reports, “There are many factors which can cause

-Dr. Douglas Ng of Nipomo Family Dentistry reports that these days, there are many more options for straightening teeth than the dreaded metal braces. Kids and adults can benefit from the choices that include invisible aligners, lingual braces that are hidden behind the teeth, braces with ceramic