Family Dentistry Downey, CA | Monica Puentes DDS

Finding the best dentist in Downey is now easier than ever thanks to the Internet. You can find all the information you need with just a few clicks or searches, but there is so much information out there that it can be hard to know where to start. Where should you look for the most important things? How do you know if a doctor will work for you? Here are some ideas that might help you decide what to do. Get recommendations. Even in the information age, referrals from people you trust are still the most effective way for dentists to sell themselves. When a friend or family member raves about their doctor, you pay attention. That's why we're so happy that so many of our new patients come to us because a current one told them to. Read online reviews. Instead of reading every review made about a dentist, look for the ones that are most helpful to you. Recent reviews should be given more weight than older ones because they are more likely to reflect a practice's current technol...

Any dental work that makes you look better, smile better, or speak more clearly is considered cosmetic dental work. Cosmetic dentists are skilled at making your smile look better. In general, cosmetic dentistry treatments include things like changing the color of your teeth, correcting their position, shape, size, and symmetry, and changing how they look. If you don't like the way your teeth look, you can go to a skilled cosmetic dentist in Downey .  But before we do that, we'd like you to learn about some of the ways cosmetic dentists can help you. Good Things About Cosmetic Dentistry A great way to make yourself look better Cosmetic dentistry can fix all kinds of dental problems, such as crooked, chipped, stained, or twisted teeth. You will get a smile that is straight, and white, and makes you look better. Your dentist will give you the right treatment to make you look like you did when you were younger.  Improves dental health Crooked, curved, or damaged teeth can cause or...

Mouth guards are very important because they keep your teeth and jaws from getting hurt while you play sports or sleep. Even though dentist-made mouthguards are the best, they can be expensive. There are many over-the-counter (OTC) choices, which is good news. Here are some things to think about when buying an over-the-counter mouthguard: Level of safety: Figure out how much safety you'll need based on what you'll be doing. Mouth guards need to be thicker and better at absorbing shock for high-impact sports like football and martial arts. Mouth guards for smaller activities may need to be less bulky. Comfort and Fit: Find a mouthguard that fits well and is comfy. Many over-the-counter choices are "boil and bite," which means you can shape them to fit your teeth. Make sure the mouth guard doesn't make it hard to breathe or talk and that it fits well in your mouth. Material: Mouth guards are usually made of thermoplastics like rubber or ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA...