Are you looking for a way to improve your smile? If your teeth are overlapping or there are gaps in your smile, invisible teeth aligners could be right for you. We are Kitty Hawk Dental Care and are proud to provide Invisalign dental care in Livermore, California. Learn more about how Invisalign can help you […]
Are you concerned that your smile doesn’t quite look the way you want? Having stains on your teeth can have a significant impact on your self-confidence and self-esteem. Even though there might be some over-the-counter teeth whitening options available, it is always better to go with a professional teeth whitening solution in Livermore […]
Tooth loss can alter your lifestyle as well as your appearance. Losing multiple teeth can affect how you bite and chew, restricting the foods you can eat. It can impact your speech by making it difficult to pronounce words clearly. You may lose interest in socializing with others due to losing confidence and self-esteem. Replacing […]
Enameloplasty, also called “shaping and contouring,” is a common cosmetic dentistry treatment. It’s often used alongside dental bonding to restore and improve your smile. But if you’re not sure exactly what enameloplasty is, how it works, and when it’s used, you’re in the right place! In this blog from Kitty Hawk Dental Care, we’ll answer […]
If you’ve decided together with your dentist that dental implants are the best solution for your oral health, then you probably are both excited and a bit nervous. An implant can help you regain your confidence, boost your self-esteem, and make you want to show your pearly whites again. It can also help you regain […]
Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a condition where your gums become infected. Over time, and without proper treatment, this condition can often create serious damage to the gum tissue and affect the jaw bone. Unfortunately, gum disease doesn’t just impact your dental health. It can have a negative effect on your entire body. In […]
Invisalign is an excellent orthodontic treatment for teeth straightening. However, having missing teeth can sound like a complete deal-breaker if you plan to get an Invisalign. But the good news is that it’s possible to use invisible dental aligners even if you have one or more teeth missing. At Kitty Hawk Dental Care in Livermore, […]
As you get older, your risk of running into dental problems and subsequently losing teeth increases. While dentures used to be the end-all-be-all of masking missing teeth, advancements in dentistry have produced a new option – dental implants. At Kitty Hawk Dental Care in Livermore, we offer a wide range of dental implants, including single-tooth […]
Dry socket is a painful condition that can occur after a tooth extraction when the blood clot in the extraction site is damaged or dislodged. This clot is essential for proper healing, so dry socket can prolong the healing process, and even require you to come back to Kitty Hawk Dental Care for follow-up treatment […]
If you’re interested in teeth whitening in Livermore from Kitty Hawk Dental Care, you may have some questions, particularly related to tooth sensitivity. Is it true that teeth whitening can cause sensitivity? What causes it? Can you get your teeth whitened if you have sensitive teeth? In this blog, we’ll take a look at the […]
The COVID-19 outbreak continues to affect our day-to-day lives, and despite vaccination programs beginning in the US, it may be a long time before things return to “normal.” So don’t neglect your routine dental care! Seeing the dentist during COVID-19 is completely safe, and it’s always a good idea to get the routine preventive care […]
After your initial dental implant surgery, you will need to recover for about 1-2 weeks. You may experience some pain, discomfort, bleeding, bruising, and swelling for a few days, but this will begin to fade quickly. Most patients feel better within a week, and are fully healed within 2 weeks. During this time, you will […]