{"id":680,"date":"2017-01-09T22:53:24","date_gmt":"2017-01-10T06:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/?p=680"},"modified":"2017-01-18T23:09:35","modified_gmt":"2017-01-19T07:09:35","slug":"looking-for-a-dentist-near-you-get-2017-started-off-right-with-a-high-quality-santa-cruz-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/looking-for-a-dentist-near-you-get-2017-started-off-right-with-a-high-quality-santa-cruz-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for a Dentist Near You? Get 2017 Started Off Right With a High-Quality Santa Cruz Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_682\" style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/care.png\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-682\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-682\" src=\"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/care.png\" alt=\"Photo Credit:  luckybusiness | Adobe Stock\" width=\"500\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/care.png 500w, https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/care-300x202.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-682\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: luckybusiness | Adobe Stock<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Get 2017 Started off Right with a High-Quality Santa Cruz Dentist Near You<\/p>\n<p>With the new year here, it\u2019s time to start thinking about your smile. If you\u2019ve been neglecting your teeth, it\u2019s time to make the resolution to get back to taking care of them. Start by finding a high-quality Santa Cruz dentist near you.<\/p>\n<p>Check out what they can do for you:<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Keep Your Teeth Clean and Healthy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What\u2019s the most basic thing a Santa Cruz dentist can do for you? The answer is simple: keep your teeth clean and healthy. Regular check-ups and cleanings are a must for good oral hygiene.<\/p>\n<p>And, if you&#8217;re in need of extra special care, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Landmark Dental Group<\/a> also offers root scaling and planing for people with gingivitis or deep pockets that hide tartar and plaque. Everyone needs to come to the dentist at least twice a year for preventative care even if you don\u2019t have a problem. It\u2019s the best way to stop problems before they start.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Get Your Whole Family Treated<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a family dentist office, Landmark Dental makes treating your whole family easy because they see anyone at any age. If you have a child whose first tooth just emerged, they invite you to bring your child for their first exam. You\u2019ll learn how best to care for your child\u2019s teeth. If you have a geriatric parent, bring them by. Older patients often have many problems such as dry mouth, gum disease, etc., that need specialized attention.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fix Problems That Arise<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of course, even with good preventative care, problems may arise. A little too much sugar could lead to a cavity, and a lot of sugar <em>could<\/em> lead to a big crack. Your Santa Cruz dentist is there to help with fillings, crowns and extractions. They even offer tooth-colored fillings. So if you need a filling or have metal fillings, you can have them replaced with white fillings that look like natural teeth. Everyone will think you\u2019ve never had a cavity on your life!<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Get a Complete Smile<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s so common to have one or two missing teeth, especially if you are older. This can sometimes be embarrassing, but Landmark Dental Group has you covered. They offer three different ways to replace missing teeth: dentures, dental bridges and dental implants.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/new-teeth-for-the-new-year\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dental implants<\/a> are the most durable way to replace missing teeth, but they are expensive. Whatever your budget and preferences, you\u2019ll find a way to get the complete smile you desire.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Perfect Your Smile<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So many things affect the beauty of your smile: discoloration, genetics, poor oral hygiene, etc. In the past, you pretty much had to live with an imperfect smile. However, today, there are many ways a Santa Cruz dentist can give you a breathtaking smile. Some services include teeth whitening, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Veneer_(dentistry)\" target=\"_blank\">veneers<\/a> and crowns. These are all great ways to make your smile look brighter, healthier and younger.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stay Calm and Relaxed<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Too many people have anxiety about going to the dentist, and in the past, there may have been reason, but today, going to the dentist is painless. Of course, that doesn\u2019t always stop your anxiety. So, if you need a way to relax in the chair, choose sedation. You can choose from inhalation sedation, oral sedation and IV conscious sedation. All of them make you feel so relaxed you may fall asleep. Plus, they have some amnesiac qualities, so you won\u2019t remember much of your visit &#8212; making it less scary to go to the dentist in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t neglect your mouth a moment longer. You want to be proactive with your smile, so serious problems don\u2019t arise. For more information, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\">contact Landmark Dental Group<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-384 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Landmark-Dental-Group-Santa-Cruz.png\" alt=\"Landmark Dental Group Contact | Santa Cruz\" width=\"428\" height=\"49\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Landmark-Dental-Group-Santa-Cruz.png 428w, https:\/\/www.landmark-dental-group.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Landmark-Dental-Group-Santa-Cruz-300x34.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get 2017 Started off Right with a High-Quality Santa Cruz Dentist Near You With the new year here, it\u2019s time to start thinking about your smile. 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