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When it comes to dental procedures, tooth extraction is among patients’ most dreaded prospects. However, unnecessary pain and the complications of infection and swelling can be minimized through post-operative care. To give you the best chance of a speedy and painless recovery, Arcadia Dental Arts has prepared some instructions that you should do following extraction. […]

Invisalign Day is March 7th, just around the corner.  Our special offer has received a incredible interest by patients who have been considering Invisalign for years. Now may be the right time for you.  If you are unhappy with your smile because you were never treated orthodontically or you just forgot to wear your retainers as

Learning how to brush properly is one of the most important factors in maintaining your teeth and gums healthy. Brushing doesn’t only keep your teeth clean but it also helps minimize the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. There are several ways of brushing your teeth; but before you start, you should ask a

Had it not been for protective sports equipment, it might not be my name on our front door. As a recreational cyclist and triathlete since the age of 16, I’ve had my share of accidents. Interestingly, the worst crashes I’ve had have been in the past two years. And in both situations my helmet has

Bruce wanted a very natural appearance, with as little treatment to the front teeth as possible. Treatment involved Invisalign, implants, and veneers made to exactly match the remaining healthy front teeth. Bruce is thrilled with his new smile! “After decades of neglect and abuse due to remote military deployments, my dentition  was in a state

We all know the value of a good night’s sleep. Most of us also know how it feels when we are deprived of quality sleep. Unfortunately for some, feeling sleep deprived is a way of life. A very common and dangerous sleep disorder that can disrupt healthy rest is sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a

Cracked teeth like this one are common. Often the patient is completely unaware that they have a problem. This tooth was reinforced with a crown before root canal or extraction procedures may have been needed. Treatment was accomplished in one appointment using CEREC technology.

Jeff was a patient who had worn his teeth down considerably over the years. Often, teeth shift as they wear and shorten making gum tissue more visible during smiling. Dr. Pappas corrected this patient’s tooth length with a gum lift procedure, followed by the placement of porcelain crowns. What a difference!

This long-time patient of our practice decided that it was time to enhance her smile. Invisalign alignment of her teeth was followed by porcelain crowns to close black spaces between her teeth and give her a more symmetrical and youthful smile. A real transformation for this patient! The porcelain work was all done by Dr.