Dental Blog | Joseph DuRoss, DDS - Dentist in Long Beach, CA

Is a Crown Necessary for My Child’s Baby Tooth?
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

Part of the charm of your child’s smile is those delicate, diminutive baby teeth. We enjoy those smiles while we can, because soon enough, primary teeth make way for the Read more
March is National Nutrition Month!
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read more
Which Cosmetic Dentistry Treatment Is Right For You?
Author: Joseph DuRoss, D.D.S. posted: Feb. 25, 2022.

Don't hide your smile, improve it! Cosmetic dentistry in Long Beach, CA, can help give you the confidence to smile again. Dr. Joseph DuRoss offers a variety of cosmetic treatments Read more
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
Digital X-rays
Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

X-rays are a vital diagnostic tool for any dental professional. X-rays help your endodontist perform a root canal, your orthodontist check the position of a tooth’s root, your oral surgeon Read more
Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not Read more
The Start of Valentine’s Day
Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read more
Everything You Need To Know About Dental Implants
Author: Joseph DuRoss, D.D.S. posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Are you a candidate for dental implants? When you are missing teeth, it is critical to replace them. Without all your teeth, chewing and eating can be challenging, as well as Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
February is Heart Month
Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
How do I overcome my dental anxiety?
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Do you feel anxious before every dentist appointment? If the answer is yes, you are not alone—more than 75 percent of Americans feel anxious when visiting their dentist. Today, the Read more
Ancient Grains for Modern Diets
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

One of the latest foods in dietary news is also one of the oldest—ancient grains. What makes these old-timers so appealing to modern tastes? Let’s run down the menu! Why Are Read more
Tooth Discoloration: Common causes and what you can do to stop it
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what Read more
Going Green for the New Year
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more
In the Pink
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Our gums cover and protect the sensitive roots of our teeth and the bone around them. While we often think of gum tissue as a rosy shade of pink, that’s Read more
What are dental implants?
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

Do you have a space where a tooth used to be? Were you born with a missing tooth? Are you getting ready for dentures? You may be a good candidate Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more