Does Your Child Need Endodontic Treatment?
posted: Aug. 19, 2025.

Baby teeth come with a built-in expiration date. That charming first smile is meant to make way for a healthy, beautiful adult smile. Unfortunately, before they are ready to make Read more
Good Teeth Lead to Sporting Success
posted: Aug. 12, 2025.

You already know that taking care of your teeth can help prevent tooth decay and the need for extensive work such as root canals or implants, which can be inconvenient Read more
Sunbeams and Beaming Smiles
posted: Aug. 05, 2025.

Long days in the sun’s rays offer you lots of options for outdoor activities. Beach time? Vacation? Open-air concerts? Baseball, biking, board sports? No matter what plans you have for Read more
Surprising Ways to Prevent Cavities
posted: Jul. 29, 2025.

There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our Long Beach, California office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of Read more
Top Five Things to Keep Your Dentist Smiling
posted: Jul. 22, 2025.

Come say hello twice a year. The American Dental Association says two times is the charm. Multiple visits a year lets us keep an eye out for any developing issues. Read more
What’s the Big Deal about Sleep Apnea?
posted: Jul. 15, 2025.

What’s the big deal about a little snoring during the night? Or feeling a bit drowsy during the day? Or an occasional bout of insomnia? If your sleep problems are Read more
How Smoking Increases the Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: Jul. 08, 2025.

Cigarette smoke contains more than 6,000 chemicals, and at least 200 of those chemicals are known to be harmful to your health. When smoke is inhaled, moist oral tissues are Read more
Celebrate the Fourth with a Smile!
posted: Jul. 01, 2025.

As our nation prepares to observe its birthday, we’d like to share some timely dental tips to help make celebrating the Fourth of July more enjoyable for you and healthier Read more
What to do about Dry Mouth
posted: Jun. 24, 2025.

Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of Read more
Which whitening is right for you?
posted: Jun. 17, 2025.

Many of our patients at Douglas Wall, DDS have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to you to Read more
How to Handle a Dental Emergency
posted: Jun. 10, 2025.

Whether it’s a broken tooth or injured gums, a dental emergency can interfere with eating, speaking, or other day-to-day activities. According to the American Dental Association , you can sometimes Read more
Getting Ready for Summer Sports
posted: Jun. 03, 2025.

With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Douglas Wall, DDS will be much more active in the summer. Though most of our patients Read more
How much calcium does my child need?
posted: May 27, 2025.

When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your Read more
I haven’t been to the dentist in years; what should I expect?
posted: May 20, 2025.

Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient Read more
Is Charcoal Teeth Whitening Safe?
posted: May 13, 2025.

Health and beauty trends surface on the web every day, and it can be difficult to tell which ones are worth your time, or even safe, for that matter. Perhaps Read more
Spring Cleaning
posted: May 06, 2025.

Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re Read more