Dennis T. Nagata, DDS | Oct 1, 2015 | Articles, Health, October - November 2015
Dropless Cataract Surgery is a new option for cataract patients that reduces the need for eye drops after surgery. Traditionally, after patients undergo cataract surgery they must adhere to a strict three- to four-week schedule that includes several types of drops....
Dennis T. Nagata, DDS | Oct 1, 2015 | Articles, Health, October - November 2015
Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder with frequent awakenings and breathing disruptions of 10 seconds or longer, that occur when the patient’s airway becomes blocked. Sleep apnea lowers blood-oxygen levels, puts a strain on the heart, and is associated with high blood...
Dennis T. Nagata, DDS | Jun 1, 2015 | Articles, Health, June - July 2015
Dental toxicity can occur when materials placed in a patient’s mouth cause that person’s immune system to react and “reject” the restoration. Serum compatibility testing provides dentists with one way to help determine which materials will react in a test tube with a...
Dennis T. Nagata, DDS | Apr 1, 2015 | April - May 2015, Articles, Health
Nothing can start your day off better than seeing a beautiful, genuine smile in your mirror. Have you ever thought, “I don’t like my smile?” With today’s dental advancements you can significantly improve your smile. You may consider smile rejuvenation if you have any...
Dennis T. Nagata, DDS | Feb 1, 2015 | Articles, February - March 2015, Health
Many patients today with missing teeth have opted for the All-on-4 treatment as a viable solution to permanently replace missing teeth. All-on-4 dental implants offer you many important advantages: A cost effective solution. Your new replacement teeth require only...