If you want a strong and successful oral health, it’s important to keep up on your six month checkups. Your dental cleanings and exams make it possible to reach your oral health goals, and our High Desert Dental team strongly encourages you to avoid missing or delaying the appointment. There are many reasons why dental cleanings and exams are vital,... read more »

In order to maintain ideal oral health, it is imperative that you uphold proper dental hygiene. Brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day. Also, floss your teeth at least once a day. Making sure that you visit High Desert Dental at least twice a day is also important to your dental health. If you would... read more »

If you want to replace your missing teeth for many years to come, then a dental bridge is a great option for you! It can replace your missing teeth and give you long-term results without the need for surgery. The treatment involved in placing a dental bridge is easy and painless. It involves the following three steps: Step 1: First,... read more »

Gum disease is a general term used to describe an inflammation or infection of the gum tissues that afflicts an estimated 47% of adults over the age of 30. While the primary cause is hardened tartar at the gum line, habits like tobacco use and certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, can serve as increased risk factors The earliest form... read more »

Here at High Desert Dental we secure all the crowns we install with a very strong dental cement that is meant to stand the test of time. Unfortunately, there are rare instances when a hard fall, blow to the face, or bacteria from gum disease can actually weaken the cements that hold on your crown. Should one of your crowns... read more »

Every year nearly five million teeth are knocked out and in need of restoration. While many of these knocked out teeth are a result of sports accidents, there are still many teeth that get knocked out because of a hard fall or other unexpected accident. In some rare cases, High Desert Dental can implant the knocked out tooth back into... read more »

If you’re about to improve your oral health by lengthening your crown, our High Desert Dental team is happy to help you prepare for your appointment! The more you know about your treatment, the better because it will help you feel relaxed and comfortable in the hands of Dr. Trista Pottenger. So, to help you prepare for your visit, our... read more »

If you want to keep your smile in tip-top shape while you are traveling, it’s best to keep up on oral hygiene. However, that’s only possible if you have the right tools with you. So, to help you have the cleanest smile while you travel, our High Desert Dental team recommends that you pack these items before you go: Travel... read more »

Does your smile have little imperfections that have always bothered you? But have you been hesitant about treatments like veneers that alter tooth structure? Fortunately, there are a variety of options available in cosmetic dentistry to perfect any smile. You should consider dental bonding for a variety of cosmetic and restorative issues your smile might face. Dental bonding is a... read more »

Did you know that flossing is an extremely important task that many people avoid each day? Well, it’s true! Many people refrain from cleaning the hard-to-reach areas of their mouth simply because they don’t want to. If you are one of these people, our High Desert Dental team recommends that you change your ways. Flossing can do wonders for your... read more »