Glendale California Dentist Office - Dr. Ronald McKay Blog

Jul 28, 2014

Glendale Dentist Explains Dental Structure and Root Canal Therapy

Culturally, root canals are probably the most feared dental procedure, but this fear is unfounded, because current root canal therapy is generally as painless as a regular filling. Avoiding root canal therapy puts your entire smile and your oral health at risk. As you learn more about the procedure, you’ll find that it is nothing to be afraid of, and that it can be vital to preserving your smile. In this article, I’m going to review root canal therapy and talk about some ways that you can proactively identify dental problems and treat them quickly.

Jul 28, 2014

Glendale Dentist Explains How CEREC Restorations Speed Up the Dental Crowns Process

Dental technology now allows us to place crowns in an easy, comfortable, and convenient way! Our Glendale dentists use CEREC crowns to help you get the healthy, beautiful smile you need in a short amount of time.

Jul 28, 2014

Glendale Dentist Explains How Crooked and Crowded Teeth Can Contribute to Gum Disease

Our Glendale dental office wants you to understand how your dental alignment can contribute to gum disease. Ready on for more information...

Jul 28, 2014

Glendale Dentist Explains How to Treat and Prevent Acid Erosion

One common cause of weakening dental enamel is something called acid erosion. Acid erosion can progress undetected for months or years—because acid erosion causes small, incremental changes to the dental structure, these changes often go unnoticed by patients. However, eventually the cumulative effects of acid erosion become noticeable, resulting in tooth sensitivity and cavities.

Jul 28, 2014

Glendale Dentist Gives an Overview of Diagnosis Strategies for Gum Disease

When Laurie came in to our Glendale dentist office she had noticed that she was suffering from odorous breath. Although Laurie was cleaning and flossing her teeth diligently, she found that by the middle of the day her breath was no longer fresh. Read on to learn more about Laurie's treatment...

Jul 28, 2014

Glendale Dentist Office Helps Patients Understand and Seek Treatment for Toothaches and Oral Pain

Learn more about how and why toothaches develop in the first place by reading this explanation from our Glendale dentist office!

Jul 28, 2014

Glendale Dentist Reviews the Process Leading Up to Wisdom Teeth Extraction

If it’s time for you to have your wisdom teeth removed, don’t panic! Our Glendale dentist office can help you get the treatment you need and get on with your life.

Jul 28, 2014

Glendale Dentist Reviews the Symptoms of Gum Disease and Explains How Gum Disease Advances

Today I’m going to review some common symptoms of gum disease and explain how gum disease progresses. Our Glendale dentists believe that the more informed our patients are, the more they can contribute to maintaining their own dental health!

Jul 28, 2014

Glendale Dentist Reviews the Ways to Combat Bad Breath (Halitosis) in Your Daily Oral Hygiene Routine

Bad breath is a very common problem for adult patients, and with a little bit of extra care and preventative maintenance you can reclaim your healthy mouth!