Patient Care

Almost all of us have dealt with pain in or around our mouths because of a cold sore or canker sore in our lives. But do you really know the difference between these two ailments? Here Advanced Dentistry by Design will talk about both cold sores and canker sores, and we will discuss the differences […]

Have you ever suffered from an aching tooth? Some people call it a toothache or having tooth pain; no matter what you call it, it can be debilitating! But how serious is tooth pain? What causes a tooth to hurt, and when should you go see your dentist at Advanced Dentistry By Design in Carson […]

We all want to keep our mouths healthy, especially as we get older.  But what kind of issues could affect your oral health as you age? That is a question that many adult seniors may be asking themselves, and if you are one of them, Advanced Dentistry by Design hope you find this information useful!  […]

With so many options for dental care, how do you cut through the noise to find a great dental office? What things should you look for in order to know you will be getting the best care for you and your family? There are telltale signs those in the industry know about that might not […]

Do you wake up in the morning feeling like you have a mouth full of cotton? Do you find yourself reaching for lozenges, hard candy, mouth spray or water constantly? If this sounds like you, you are likely one of the millions of people who suffer from dry mouth.  According to the Mayo Clinic, dry […]

The day your child loses their first tooth is a huge milestone!  However, it’s also your first-time playing Tooth Fairy. So, what’s the standard these days? How much money do you leave? What do you do with the tooth? How are you going to stay awake long enough to sneak it from under the pillow? […]

Do you remember the last time you woke up with bad breath? Was it the morning after a garlicky pasta dinner? Or maybe you had a little too much fun out with friends and woke up smelling like hot garbage. Bad breath is a common problem; but when do you know if it’s problematic enough […]

We love the holiday season! The festive events, lights, reindeer, and Santa make the time of year so much fun. Many people see family and friends they don’t see the rest of the year and it is a time for reconnecting and celebration. Often, we celebrate and connect with food. This is a wonderful tradition […]

We’ve all been there. You wake up in the morning and run your tongue across your teeth only to feel rough patches of plaque that have built up overnight. The layer of ick you feel is known by a few different names: biofilm, plaque, and tartar. No matter what we call it, we can all […]

Walk down any supermarket ‘oral health’ aisle and it will inundate you with products. Electric toothbrushes, hundreds of toothpastes, seven different flavors of floss, and a lot of claims of being the most effective product on the market. How do you decide which product is best for you? Further, how do you determine if the […]