What Your Tongue Says About Your Health
Decoding the Color, Texture, and Coating of Your Tongue Your tongue is more than just a tool for tasting and speaking—it’s a window into your overall health. From its color to its texture and coating, your tongue can provide valuable clues about underlying health conditions. At Wright Perio & Implants,…
Read MoreTooth Erosion: What You Should Know
Are You Dealing with Tooth Erosion? Imagine running your tongue across your teeth and feeling rough patches, sensitivity when drinking hot or cold beverages, or noticing that your teeth appear more yellow or transparent at the edges. These could be signs of tooth erosion, a common but often overlooked dental…
Read MoreThe Link Between Sleep Apnea and Dental Health
Did You Know Sleep Apnea and Dental Health Can Be Connected? Do you wake up feeling exhausted despite getting a full night’s sleep? Does your partner complain about your loud snoring? These could be signs of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that affects millions of Americans. What many don’t…
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Stress & Gum Disease
The Hidden Connection Between Stress and Your Gums In the beautiful coastal communities of San Clemente, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, and Laguna Niguel, residents enjoy a lifestyle that many envy. However, even in paradise, stress is an unavoidable part of modern life. What many don’t realize is that chronic…
Read MoreHow Our Dentist Can Spot Early Signs of Serious Health Conditions
Are You Keeping Up With Regular Dental Visits? Most people visit their dentist expecting a routine checkup, cavity screening, or professional teeth cleaning. However, many don’t realize that a dental exam can reveal much more than just the state of their teeth. Dentists are often the first to spot signs…
Read MoreUnusual Signs of Dental Problems Most People Ignore
Don’t Ignore These Symptoms! When you think about dental issues, the first things that likely come to mind are cavities, gum disease, and tooth sensitivity. However, your body often provides subtle warning signs that something is wrong with your oral health, and these are signs that many people overlook. Ignoring…
Read MoreCan You Brush Too Much? The Risks of Overbrushing
How to Keep Your Teeth Safe and Healthy Brushing your teeth is one of the most important habits for maintaining a healthy smile. Dentists often remind us to brush twice a day, but did you know it’s possible to overdo it? Overbrushing—whether from brushing too hard, too often, or with…
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S.M.A.R.T. Bone Grafting Healing
The S.M.A.R.T. Bone Graft Healing Process: Your Guide to Recovery Milestones At Wright Perio & Implants in San Clemente, the S.M.A.R.T. (Subperiosteal, Minimally Invasive, Aesthetic, Ridge Augmentation Technique) procedure can significantly improve your dental health. But just as important as the procedure itself, healing after S.M.A.R.T. bone grafting needs to…
Read MoreWhat to Expect at Your Dental Appointment
Preparing for Your Visit for a Stress-Free Dental Experience at San Clemente If you’re like most people, you probably get a little nervous before going to the dentist. All that probing and picking can make even the boldest among us feel anxious! However, knowing what to expect can help you…
Read MoreHow to Find the Perfect New Dentist for You
How to Find the Perfect New Dentist for You Are You Looking for a Dentist in San Clemente? Booking that first new patient appointment with a dentist ranks up there with tax audits and speed dating on the anxiety meter. Will this new person about to poke and prod at…
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