Have a white smile during the holidays!

The holidays are almost here! This is such a great time of year when most dream of looking their best for the ones they love and friends or family that are only seen during this time of year. Looking your best isn’t limited to your outfit or hairdo, it has to do with your teeth as well! Your smile is usually the first thing people notice when you speak or smile. Follow these tips during the holidays and keep your smile bright, right into the New Year.

Beneficial foods for the holidays: 

• Snacks which involve extensive amounts of chewing such as apples, celery, and carrots will help whiten your teeth because they naturally remove stains due to their fibrous nature. They are considered natural exfoliates. 
• Natural greens, which include foods like spinach, broccoli, and lettuce, are recommended in stain prevention because they are known to generate a film over teeth that mimic a barrier on the teeth to harmful substances. 
• Always keep a glass of water close whenever you are drinking wine, coffee, or eggnog. This will help remove staining pigments from attaching to your teeth, staining them. 

Helpful tips for a clean smile: 

• We recommend brushing your teeth immediately after eating a meal. This will remove any remaining food particles that could cause harm to your teeth. Need an example? Treat your teeth just like you would treat a white shirt. If you are eating anything you would be afraid to get on a white shirt, make sure you brush right after! 
• Floss once a day, every day. This helps remove plaque and other substances that could stain your teeth. Be sure to pay close attention to any areas deep areas between teeth as stains stick to these areas. 
• Never skip brushing your teeth before going to bed. It’s dangerous and unhealthy!

During the holidays, precautions should be taken to be sure that you teeth remain healthy into the New Year. However, this is also a time to enjoy the company of friends and family. Please do hesitate to contact our dental office in Huntington Beach, should you have any questions. Our dentist is glad to help! From our family to yours, may you have a warm and healthy Thanksgiving!

Replace candy with healthy Halloween snacks!

Most children are excited about Halloween not only because they can dress up as their favorite characters, but also because they will have access to an abnormal amount of candy. However, there are other great ways to have them celebrate this American holiday with non-candy snacks that are just as fun! Some of our alternatives for the upcoming Halloween are below:

• Fruit snacks: you can make Halloween fun by giving out these fruity figures and characters for kids to enjoy. Caramel grapes, frozen banana ghosts, popcorn ghosts, mandarin oranges “pumpkins” are also great ideas that are good for both your teeth and heart. Look for great ideas on Pinterest and the internet!


• Healthier candy choices: many of the most popular food and candy brands are making different editions of their famous snacks that have less sugar. Look out for these while at the grocery store or shop for “fun” sizes. Dark chocolate, peanut M&M´s and tootsie rolls are also better options to select.


• Organic pops: organic candies have no preservatives or harmful acids which can also be a good idea for Halloween.

Enjoy this Halloween with your friends and family by making healthier food and candy choices. Don´t forget to visit us regularly for cleanings and exams to maintain your healthy smile.
Visit our website for more information: http://rmoretta.com/

Contact Information:

Robert J. Moretta, D.D.S, F.A.G.D - Sea Cliff Dental
18652 Florida St. #300
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
714.848.4247
http://rmoretta.com/

Should I get dental implants?

Dental implants are the most advanced technique for replacing missing teeth offered in modern dentistry. Dental implants are a permanent solution if you are missing a tooth or teeth due to an accident, disease, trauma or decay.

Dental implants are fixed teeth that are attached to the jaw bone. As a result, they look, feel and function just like natural teeth. Dental implants require no special treatment. Brush and floss regularly, just as you would with your natural teeth. It is also imperative that you visit your dentist for routine visits to ensure that everything is functioning correctly.

Dr. Moretta is highly experienced and qualified in dental implant placement. Visit our office for a consultation if you a missing one or more teeth so that together you may decide if dental implants are the right option for you in replacing your missing teeth. Call or visit our dental office today!

How often should I see a dentist?

If you want to have a winning smile, we encourage that you visit our dentist in Huntington Beach for regular cleaning and exams. A healthy and clean smile is attained through brushing and flossing regularly and also by making sure you make it to the dentist every six month. Having excellent oral care can save you from illnesses and can improve your overall health. In the event that you experience any discomfort or if your fall into any of the following categories, we invite you to contact our experienced dentist:

• Are at higher risk for developing oral diseases.
• If you smoke or consume alcohol.
• If you suffer from Diabetes.
• If you are pregnant: this is because pregnant women experience a higher risk of developing periodontal diseases.
• If you eat lots of sweets 
• If you have experienced or have a history of previous oral disease, oral decay or poor oral hygiene.

Visit our dental practice in Huntington Beach for a complete oral and dental evaluation. We have an experienced and caring dental staff that will provide you with the best oral care in Huntington Beach! Visit us today!

For a great cause.

Hi everyone. This year I will be riding in the Ride 2 Recovery like I did last year. The ride will be held on August 2. (Here is the site for information https://www.ride2recovery.com/page.php?ID=433) There were 300 riders last year and I received the most donations of any single rider totaling almost $1100.00. I would like to top last year's total and I need your help. (Any little bit will be appreciated.) All proceeds will go to American Vets that have been injured. I will be riding the 61 mile route. If you would like to help with a donation, here is the web site http://www.active.com/donate/orangecounty/RMorett3. Thank you very much!

Dr. Moretta Featured on "America's Best"

We are excited to share with you that Dr. Moretta will be featured in a show that will air this Friday, May 9th at 7am on Ion Television. The show is called  "America's Best".  We would love for you to tune in and check it out.

Ion Televison channels vary depending on your cable provider.

The following channels are for the Orange County area:

Time Warner-Channel 15 or 410 HD (high definition)
Verizon- Channel 30 or 530 HD
AT&T Uverse- 30 or 1030 HD

Please visit www.iontelevision.com, click on channel finder, enter your cable provider and zip code if you are having difficulty finding the channel.

We apologize in advance as Ion Television does not air on any satellite providers such as Direct TV or Dish Network.

Afraid of Visiting the Dentist? You Can Say Goodbye to Those Fears with Sedation Dentistry!

Many of us are afraid of visiting the dentist, mostly because we consider our teeth to be very sensitive and believe that any procedure done will be painful.  

It is estimated that 75 million people in the U.S are afraid at some degree to visit the dentist. 

You can relax and feel safe in our dental office with the latest in sedation dentistry. 

You can ¨sleep¨ right through your dental procedure and wake up with a healthy new smile!

Sedation dentistry uses different types of sedation medications to calm our patients and help them relax.  Some types of sedation allow patients to be fully alert to respond if any answer is required yet feel completely relaxed. Others will leave you completely asleep. 

You are probably wondering more about sedation dentistry… How is it applied? Are you a candidate? What option is right for you? Will it cost more? Don´t worry, you can visit our website for more information or schedule an appointment right away and we can explain anything you need to know about the right dental treatment for you!