Adriana Barrera D.D.S

Adriana Barrera D.D.S General, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry

I have reached 100 followers! Thank you for your continued support. I could not have done it without each of you. 🙏🤗🎉
01/14/2023

I have reached 100 followers! Thank you for your continued support. I could not have done it without each of you. 🙏🤗🎉

The reason sugar is bad for our teeth is that harmful oral bacteria love to eat it. They then excrete acid as a waste pr...
10/24/2022

The reason sugar is bad for our teeth is that harmful oral bacteria love to eat it. They then excrete acid as a waste product, and even though tooth enamel is a very hard substance, it is highly vulnerable to acid erosion. This is why sour, sticky, and hard candies are so bad for our teeth. 🍭

Hard candy takes time to dissolve, bathing our teeth in sugar. Sticky candy brings all that sugar directly to the bacteria on the surface of our teeth and gums. Sour candy cuts out the middleman because it’s already acidic!

The good news is that certain types of chocolate can be pretty good for our teeth. 🍫Chocolate contains compounds like flavonoids and polyphenols, which slow tooth decay, limit oral bacteria, and fight bad breath. The catch is that the more sugar chocolate contains, the less those healthy compounds matter, which is why dentists prefer dark chocolate. It’s even better if it contains nuts (unless you have an orthodontic appliance or a nut allergy).

Anything sweetened with xylitol instead of sugar is also much better for our teeth. Not only is this sugar-free sweetener inedible to harmful bacteria, it actually hurts them! The trouble is that there aren’t many xylitol options for the candy bowls besides sugar-free gum, but hopefully that will change before too many more Halloweens. 😃

It’s dental hygiene month and we want to remind you that coming to see us on a regular basis is key to having the best o...
10/21/2022

It’s dental hygiene month and we want to remind you that coming to see us on a regular basis is key to having the best oral health! 😃👍

You make our day! 😊Getting to see our patients is what makes our days so great! Thank you for making our jobs so enjoyab...
10/19/2022

You make our day! 😊Getting to see our patients is what makes our days so great! Thank you for making our jobs so enjoyable and fun. 🤗

It's National Dental Hygiene Month so we wanted to highlight our hygienists! We appreciate you! 😄🎉
10/18/2022

It's National Dental Hygiene Month so we wanted to highlight our hygienists! We appreciate you! 😄🎉

Everyone needs a dentist and we want to be yours if we aren't already! 😀
10/17/2022

Everyone needs a dentist and we want to be yours if we aren't already! 😀

Who is the basketball team that you root for every year and support no matter what? 🏀
10/15/2022

Who is the basketball team that you root for every year and support no matter what? 🏀

The expression “long in the tooth” conjures up the image of gum recession as a synonym for growing old, and yet gum rece...
10/13/2022

The expression “long in the tooth” conjures up the image of gum recession as a synonym for growing old, and yet gum recession can start as early as childhood. One risk factor for gum recession that we can’t do anything about is genetics, but other factors are easier to control.

A chronic teeth-grinding habit can increase the risk of gum recession. The constant harsh friction of the teeth puts a lot of pressure on the gums and can damage them over time.

Brushing too much or too hard leads to enamel erosion and wears away gum tissue. 😬This is why we recommend soft-bristled toothbrushes. Anyone brushing hard enough to make their toothbrush bristles bend outward in a matter of months should definitely ease up. Likewise, with flossing, use a C-shape and work down to the gumline instead of snapping the floss directly onto the gums.

As gum disease advances, it destroys the supporting gum tissue and bone around teeth, making it the main cause of gum recession. The best way to maintain good gum health is dental hygiene habits. 👍Brush (gently) twice a day, floss daily, and make regular dental appointments a priority.

The causes of gum recession in adults also apply to kids. It could also happen as the result of an injury to the mouth. The best treatment is prevention through building and maintaining good oral health habits.

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗Our team supports and stands with all those who’ve been affected by breast cancer. ...
10/11/2022

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗Our team supports and stands with all those who’ve been affected by breast cancer. We are with you!

It’s World Smile Day! 😁 We love our jobs and are honored to be smile ambassadors. Don't forget to show off your beautifu...
10/07/2022

It’s World Smile Day! 😁 We love our jobs and are honored to be smile ambassadors. Don't forget to show off your beautiful smile! 💛

We want to know where you think the best pumpkin patch is in town! 🎃 Tag or comment the place below!
10/05/2022

We want to know where you think the best pumpkin patch is in town! 🎃 Tag or comment the place below!

Do you know it’s dental hygiene month? 😃 We wanted to check in and see if you know about the daily four: brush twice a d...
10/03/2022

Do you know it’s dental hygiene month? 😃 We wanted to check in and see if you know about the daily four: brush twice a day, floss daily, rinse with mouthwash, and chew sugar-free gum. Make sure you practice these four things daily! 👍

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23451 MADISON Street , SUITE 220
Torrance, CA
90505

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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