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Underbite

Understanding and Treating Underbites and Overbites with Invisalign: Expert Insights from Lakefront Family Dentistry When it comes to dental health, one must understand that it’s not just about aesthetics but also about functionality. The alignment of our teeth plays a crucial role in our oral health, and among the common misalignments, underbites and overbites are frequently encountered conditions. Dr. Mark Phillipe, DDS, and Dr. Derek Hauser, DDS, at Lakefront Family Dentistry, with over 40 years … Read more

Advanced Dental Solutions

Transform Your Smile with Lakefront Family Dentistry’s Advanced Dental Solutions At Lakefront Family Dentistry in Lake Elsinore, California, cutting-edge technology and a commitment to outstanding patient care are combined to create beautiful, healthy smiles. Dr. Mark Phillipe, DDS, and Dr. Derek Hauser, DDS, bring over 30 years of experience to their patients, providing innovative solutions such as the Solea Laser, conscious oral sedation, same-day CEREC crowns, and CEREC veneers. Solea Laser: Revolutionizing Fillings and Gum … Read more

Resorption

 What is Resorption? For 30 years, Lakefront Family Dentistry has been transforming smiles in Riverside County, California. Led by Dr. Phillipe and Dr. Hauser, the practice provides comprehensive dental care services to its patients. In this article, readers will learn about a specific dental condition called resorption from our dentists and why it is important for oral health, as well as how our expert dentists can help you. Resorption is a process where bone … Read more

Gummy Smile

What are Gummy Smiles? A gummy smile is when too much of the gumline shows when a person is smiling. The medical term for a gummy smile is “excessive gingival display.” The ideal smile shows approximately 2 millimeters (mm) of the gumline. A smile is considered a “gummy” when more than 3 to 4 mm of the gum is seen when smiling. Gummy smile before and after photos (such as the ones used throughout this … Read more

Your Dentist Can Now Detect Sleep Apnea

Orthophos SL 2D and 3D Dental Imaging Views the Airway Advancements in dental equipment manufactured by Sirona not only help find cavities and gum disease, the new Orthophos SL has 2D and 3D imaging that also shows the airway of a patient.  The benefit of this new equipment means a great dentist can now see if a patient has a restricted airway. If their airway is restricted, then Dr. Hauser and Dr. Kanter, at Lakefront … Read more

How Your Smile Affects Your Career

Cosmetic Dentistry May Be Key in Landing That Dream Job A person’s smile is one of the first things people notice, so it also plays a central role in how the person is perceived by potential employers, supervisors and peers. Most people aren’t surprised to learn that studies show first impressions matter during job interviews, but it may be harder to accept that an employee’s appearance can keep them from reaching their career goals. Having … Read more

How We Sterilize Our Instruments

Dr. Hauser Takes Sterilization Seriously Sterilization is one of the key factors that determines the safety of the patients and success of a practice. With all the microorganisms in today’s environment, a dentist should always set aside enough funds to invest in proper sterilization equipment. Lakefront Family Dentistry is a private practice run by one of the most respected dentists in the Inland Empire. Dr. Hauser takes sterilization very seriously and invests in equipment that … Read more

Nomad X-ray Units: Only the Best for Our Patients

The Pros of Using a Nomad Many dentists are hesitant to invest in the newest technology and procedures. They would rather stick to older techniques and machines because they have grown accustomed to them. This is unfortunate, as there are many new innovations that can make treatments easier for the dentist and safer for the patient. Dr. Hauser enjoys introducing the latest procedures and technology to his practice. However, he makes certain he has implemented … Read more

Learn More About Dental Financing Options

Lakefront Family Dentistry Accepts Dental Financing Aesthetics play such an important role in our daily lives. That is why many people are willing to spend thousands of dollars for plastic surgery, but they cringe at the thought of costs for critical dental procedures to remove periodontal disease treatment and get rid of an abscess through a potentially required root canal or extraction. Why would Botox or fillers and other cosmetic procedures be all right to finance, … Read more

Orthodontists Love Invisalign

Healthy Bites and Transformed Smiles Occlusion is predisposed by genetics. However, in some cases, early loss of dentition and missing teeth due to caries can lead to an uneven bite. This is why orthodontics is so important. Lakefront Family Dentistry offers orthodontics with Invisalign treatment for adults. Dr. Hauser enjoys seeing his patients’ reactions when they compare “before and after” pictures once the treatment is completed. The time to straighten a patient’s bite goes by … Read more