Kevin Krause Dental

05/25/2022

04/14/2022

Nearly 50,000 Americans are being diagnosed with this oral cancer each year.

If detected early, the cure rate is nearly 90%. Let’s spread the word and make sure everyone knows they need to get screened by a dentist regularly.

Use the link below to find a screening event near you.

Free oral cancer screenings all month long to raise awareness for Oral Cancer. Please call us at 714-832-2672 to setup your free oral cancer screening appointment.

04/07/2022

April 7th is world health day. Our practice wishes you lot of health and wellness. Brush your teeth twice a day and prevent the spread of germs and diseases.

Learn more about the basics of oral health from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Htps://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/basics/index.html

04/06/2022

Save your smile! April is National Facial Protection Month. We want to remind you that many oral injuries can be prevented by wearing the appropriate safety material. Schedule a visit today and get your custom-fit mouthguards at our office.

04/04/2022

Happy Dental Hygienist Week! We are so grateful for everything these professionals do to keep our mouths healthy and happy.

We honor you this week, and every week, for the important work you do!

04/01/2022

April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We want to bring awareness to this preventable disease. Early detection and diagnosis are key to enhancing overall health and saving lives.

During every exam, our office screens for oral cancer. When was your last exam? Give us a call to schedule one today.

07/29/2021

If you don't Floss, You miss cleaning 40% of your tooth surfaces. Make sure you brush and floss twice a day!

07/28/2021

It’s not that we think you don’t know this. You’ve probably heard it before. It’s that we’re recommending smiling rather than frowning – because it shows off your healthy, white, beautiful teeth. If yours aren’t so great, we can help – and things will look and feel better from day one.

07/27/2021

No insurance? No Problem. We have New Patient Specials! Give us a call today to schedule your Routine Dental cleaning.

07/26/2021

1) Poor Dental Hygiene
Poor dental hygiene is the most common cause of bad breath. As mentioned above, bad breath usually occurs when bacteria accumulate in your mouth, typically on the teeth and in debris that resides on the tongue. Failing to take good enough care of your teeth can cause these bacteria to build up in the form of plaque, which is a colorless, sticky film of bacteria that erodes tooth structure.

You need to brush plaque away; otherwise, it will irritate your gums and form pockets between your teeth and gums. This build-up leads to gum disease, and lingering plaque can also cause dental decay. Bad breath can be a sign of either of these two issues.

Gum disease will damage the gums and jawbone if allowed to continue untreated. These problems can vary in severity, from being generally reversible to needing more serious treatment, so make sure to talk to your dentist.

Brushing and flossing well can prevent bad breath and the issues signified by bad breath. Brushing and flossing remove small particles of food, which produce odor and bacteria if left to break down in your mouth.

Additionally, ill-fitting or unclean dentures can hold bad bacteria and food particles, so your dentist must assess them if you are experiencing bad breath.

Finally, although not strictly related to dental hygiene, halitosis can result from dental cavities and yeast infections in your mouth.

2) Dry Mouth
Dry mouth – the medical condition known as Xerostomia – is another major cause of bad breath, in which the salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva.

Saliva is critical for a wide variety of reasons, all of which can affect your breath. Saliva moistens and cleanses your mouth and neutralizes acids produced by plaque. Saliva removes odor-causing particles and washes away dead cells that accumulate throughout your mouth, on your gums, and your tongue.

If you have dry mouth, you are not producing enough saliva to clean your mouth and remove harmful particles. (Dry mouth naturally occurs when you are sleeping, hence why people have morning breath.) Dryness will mean that the dead cells will instead rot and decompose in your mouth.

Constant dry mouth can be a side effect of certain medications, or it may indicate salivary gland problems.

3) Mouth, Nose, and Throat Conditions
Small stones covered in bacteria can form at the back of your throat on your tonsils, and these bacteria can produce odor.

In other cases, bad breath can result from inflammation or infections in the sinuses, nose, or throat, such as sinusitis and bronchitis.

4) Diseases and Disorders
A variety of diseases and conditions can cause halitosis, owing to the range of chemicals they produce. Some cancers, liver failure, and metabolic disease can lead to distinctive bad breath because of the specific mix of chemicals.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can cause halitosis because of the regular backflow of stomach acids.

5) Ketoacidosis
If you have diabetes, constant halitosis may mean that your insulin levels are very low; your body is no longer using sugar and has begun breaking down stores of fat instead.

This process produces ketones, which are poisonous in large numbers and create a particularly unpleasant form of halitosis. The condition can be life-threatening, so seek medical attention as soon as possible.

07/23/2021

A well-made dental night guard should not be bulky, making it possible to sleep without being uncomfortable or having your breathing obstructed. The material cushions your teeth, which prevents them from grinding against one another.

07/22/2021

Sedation
During certain dental procedures, our experts will provide patients with sedation in order to encourage relaxation and comfort, while also reducing pain. Sedation can go a long way towards reducing anxiety and helping a patient feel at ease while they receive treatment. This is especially true for patients who are apprehensive about undergoing dental procedures.

Depending upon the intensity of the procedure, different levels of sedation are available. This can range from a slight feeling of relaxation to rendering the patient unconscious. All of our methods for providing sedation are safe, and the process is heavily monitored. Some procedures that may warrant the use of sedation include:

Teeth Extractions
Wisdom Teeth Removals
Dental Implant Surgery
Periodontal Services
At Dental Implants Today, we offer both oral sedation and local anesthesia.

Oral Sedation
Oral sedation involves inhaling gas delivered from a special mask that is worn over the mouth. The gas is both odorless and colorless. Once the gas is breathed in, the patient will experience a sensation of relaxation and comfort that will help them get through a dental procedure. Oral sedation does a particularly great job of reducing a patient’s anxiety when receiving treatment.

Local Anesthesia
When work is going to be done at a particular location inside the mouth, a local anesthetic can be used to numb the area and prevent the patient from experiencing pain. Local anesthetics are only designed to provide a numbing effect against pain, and they will leave a patient fully aware of what is occurring.

Although local anesthetics are a great way to manage pain during a dental procedure, they are not particularly helpful for reducing patient anxiety. With this in mind, a local anesthetic alone might not be the best solution for a patient with a high level of anxiety prior to treatment.