One of the worst things that could happen while you’re on vacation is a dental emergency. No one wants a throbbing tooth and smile that puts a damper on the entire trip. This is why it’s important to do what you can to avoid dental emergencies at all costs. To help you do so, Dr. Wendy Quiroz and our dental... read more »
Having missing teeth can severely impact your ability to chew food and it can even affect your appearance. To address a problem like this without the use of oral surgery, Dr. Kenneth Klassen or Dr. Wendy Quiroz might recommend fitting you for a removable partial denture. This is essentially a smaller form of removable dentures that fits in the area... read more »
Stains that develop on the surfaces of the teeth in your smile will inevitably start to penetrate deeper and deeper into the tooth enamel. In time, this can leave you with a yellow, unattractive smile that significantly hinders your overall appearance. To effectively whiten a smile that suffers from significant staining problems, Drs. Klassen and Quiroz will often recommend a... read more »
As you may already know, your six-month checkup is vital for your oral health. What you might not know are the specific steps involved in your dental appointment. To help you feel more comfortable and relaxed in the dental chair while you visit your dentist, Dr. Kenneth Klassen or Dr. Wendy Quiroz, we are happy to explain the process of your... read more »
If you have any teeth that have been damaged in an oral accident or have suffered wear-and-tear over a lifetime of use, a dental crown can be used to restore its look, function, and provide longevity for many years to come. When a dental crown is placed over a damaged tooth or implant, it will act as a buffer that... read more »
Your teeth are covered with a fine layer of durable material called tooth enamel. Bad bacteria have a fine layer of its own it can create in your mouth called plaque. Within plaque, bacteria can use sugars from foods you eat to create harmful acids that can eat through our tooth enamel and cause cavities. Don’t let cavities destroy your... read more »
If you’ve replaced your missing teeth with dentures in Clovis, California, then it’s important to do all you can to keep them in top-notch condition. If you keep them clean and pristine, there is a high chance they will last for many years. So, to help you take good care of your dentures, your dentist, Dr. Wendy Quiroz, encourages you... read more »
Do you have gum disease in Clovis, California? If so, it’s important to receive treatment right away. The first step you need to take is visiting your dentist, Dr. Kenneth Klassen or Dr. Wendy Quiroz, for a dental cleaning and exam. The cleaning will help eliminate the plaque and hardened tartar that irritate and infect your gums. If necessary, your... read more »
This holiday season, give yourself and loved ones the gift of a healthy smile. If you would like to add an additional layer of protection into your dental hygiene practice, you might consider chewing sugarless gum after meals. The powerful benefits of sugarless gum include fighting cavities and decreasing the risk of gum disease. Although studies have shown that chewing... read more »
At Wendy Quiroz, DDS, we understand that you’re busy, and that saving time is something most people strive to do. Historically, many dental treatments have required two or more visits to complete—but did you know that modern dentistry has made it possible for our team to finish many treatments in a single day? In fact, sometimes, even a dental implant... read more »