Author Archives: Susan A. Sheets, DDS - San Pedro CA

5 Advantages of Veneers – San Pedro, CA

Dr. Susan Sheets recommends using veneers when it comes to fix smiles in an easier, less painful manner. Veneers can be a great way to fix the color or shape of a tooth or both. Some advantages of using veneers … Continue reading

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6 Facts of Oral Human Papillomavirus (HPV) You Should Know About – San Pedro, CA

What is HPV? Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common virus groups in the world. There are many different types of HPV. Medical research shows that certain high-risk types of HPV are linked to approximately 90% of cervical … Continue reading

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Look After What You Eat After Teeth Whitening Procedures – San Pedro, CA

Following a teeth whitening procedure, Dr. Susan Sheets will advise you to watch what you eat since many types of food and drink can stain your teeth. Consumption of products such as tobacco, soy sauce, soft drinks and wine will … Continue reading

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Invisible Braces – Invisalign – San Pedro, CA

Dr. Susan Sheets of San Pedro, CA knows that having a healty and straight smile is very important to his patients. However, many of those patients want a healthy and straight smile, but do not want to deal with the … Continue reading

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What is an Abscessed Tooth? – San Pedro, CA

An abscessed tooth is an infection at the root of a tooth or between gums caused by decay, trauma to the tooth, gingivitis or other gum diseases.  An abscessed tooth begins when bacteria infect the pulp of a tooth (the … Continue reading

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Invisible Braces – Invisalign – San Pedro, CA

Dr. Susan Sheets of San Pedro, CA knows that having a healty and straight smile is very important. However, many patients want a healthy and straight smile, but do not want to deal with the bothers of braces; when that is … Continue reading

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Monitoring Infant’s Fluoride Intake can Prevent Fluorosis – San Pedro, CA

Even though fluoride is necessary to prevent tooth decay, Dr. Susan Sheets from San Pedro, CA suggests too much fluoride given to infants and children can amount to fluorosis. Fluorosis is a harmless dental condition which is characterized by brown, … Continue reading

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How Pregnancy Affects Dental Health – San Pedro, CA

Dr. Susan Sheets of San Pedro, CA understands that pregnancy puts womens’ bodies through a lot of changes, however most women are unaware of the fact that pregnancy can affect their dental health as well. Most changes are associated with … Continue reading

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Detecting Oral Cancer Pain-free and Easily – San Pedro, CA

When it comes to your health Dr. Susan Sheets understands you want the best results with the least amount of time and effort. An important topic today is oral cancer. Oral cancer is something you cannot afford to miss and … Continue reading

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Pediatric Dentistry in San Pedro, CA

Dr. Susan A. Sheets of San Pedro, CA recommends starting an oral regimen on children even before teeth appear by wiping a baby’s gums or using a baby toothbrush and water. As toddlers, it is a good time to begin … Continue reading

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