Quiz: How Do I Stop Snoring?

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Do you suffer from chronic snoring? This issue can make sleep difficult for both you and your significant other. In fact, people with this common issue may actually be experiencing the symptoms of a serious sleep disorder. Fortunately, your dentist in Vista, CA can assess your sleep problems and recommend comfortable and minimally invasive treatment options.

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Gum Disease May Affect Rates of Breast Cancer

shutterstock_161260460October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and your Vista dentist Dr. Sabet wants to highlight the connection between oral health and one’s overall health. Research over the past several years has determined that gum disease is a risk factor for many chronic diseases such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease, and even prostrate cancer. Recent data also reveals that gum disease may increase one’s risk for breast cancer. (more…)

Your Vista Dentist Treats TMJ Pain

shutterstock_139302251TMJ disorder can creep into our day-to-day life, affecting our ability to focus on things we really want to focus on. It can lead to severe headaches or even ringing in the ears. The TMJ is the joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull. Your family dentist Dr. Sabet treats patients for TMJ dysfunction in his comfortable Vista office. Take his enlightening true/false quiz to learn more about what he provides for TMJ sufferers. (more…)

Your Vista Dentist Quizzes You on Sealants

dental educationNo parent wants to put their child through a preventable procedure, even one as smooth and stress-free as a dental filling. Dental Sealants are an extremely effective tool to prevent childhood cavities and the need for fillings. Sealants have successfully reduced childhood cavities for 40 years.  Your Vista dentist Dr. Alex Sabet gently paints sealants atop back teeth where bacteria accumulate. Take Dr. Sabet’s informative true/false quiz to test your knowledge of dental sealants. (more…)

ClearCorrect Brings Braces to Adults

Tooth FillingsAs adults, we understand the power of first impressions. Sometimes, crooked or crowded teeth cause us to feel self-conscious about our smiles or worried about the kind of first impression we impart on others. Your Vista dentist, Dr. Sabet, provides a comfortable and effective method for straightening teeth, ClearCorrect. ClearCorrect is an ideal choice for adults who do not want noticeable, dark-colored braces. ClearCorrect uses a series of clear aligner trays that gently reposition teeth. Take Dr. Sabet’s fun true/false quiz to learn more about this amazing option for straightening teeth.

True/False Quiz

  1. True or False. ClearCorrect does not require any metal brackets or wires.
  2. True or False. Each aligner tray is worn for around two weeks.
  3. True or False. You will wear a retainer after completion of ClearCorrect.
  4. True or False. You will remove ClearCorrect when you eat.
  5. True or False. ClearCorrect is very easy to clean.
  6. True or False. If you possess crooked or misaligned teeth, you are more likely to develop bad breath and cavities.
  7. True or False. Straightening your teeth with ClearCorrect may help prevent future TMJ pain.

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FAQ About Dental Implants With Your Vista Dentist

restorativedentistryReplacing a missing tooth or teeth can do wonders for one’s self esteem and oral health. Replacing missing teeth helps to prevent facial sagging, bone loss, and shifting teeth. Your Vista dentist, Dr. Sabet, partners with an oral surgeon to provide the leading choice for teeth replacement, dental implants. Dental implants are unique from other teeth replacement options because they alone replace the tooth root with a prosthetic root. The titanium tooth root fuses with the jawbone to form a secure bond. This provides long-lasting stability to the dental implant as well as the bridgework that it may support. Dr. Sabet will answer some frequently asked questions about dental implants.

Questions on Implants

Question: What are the steps to getting a dental implant?

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