The More You Know

You did it! You got the consultation, booked the appointment, and you actually showed up on the big day. You saw the dentist and now all that has left you hungry! The question is: what can you eat after having dental work done? You need some soft food recipes! For some of us, it’s nostalgic […]

At Dr. Joe Dentistry, our goal is to make your dental visits as pleasant as possible. Part of this effort includes taking the complication out of utilizing your insurance benefits. Dr. Joe knows there can be confusing terms and stipulations in insurance plans that can be a barrier between you and the care you need. […]

There are many kinds of doctors – Doctors of English, Doctors of Philosophy, Doctors of Medicine, Dr. Pepper… (wink). Of course, when we use the term doctor, we most often mean a physician or doctor of medicine. But did you know that dentists are doctors, too? Every doctor has a specialty, and a dentist’s specialty […]

Breakfast is always being touted as the most important meal of the day—and for good reason! It’s important for Torrance families to kickstart their day with nutrients that will help them power through school, work, socializing, sports, homework… does anyone else feel exhausted just thinking about it all?

Originally created for people unable to consume regular sugars, alternative and artificial sweeteners have become extremely popular in Torrance in all kinds of different products. From chewing gum to diet soda, Dr. Joe wants you to know which of these options are best for your dental and general health – so here are the facts […]

Imagine this – you have come to see Dr. Joe for a cleaning and routine check-up. The cleaning goes well, but then Dr. Joe tells you that you have a cavity. You’ve been dreading the possibility of this news and now you fear that something must be wrong, since you have been brushing and flossing […]

A lot of healthy lifestyle choices benefit more than one system within your body. Eating well, exercising, good sleep, and fresh air all support a lot of your physical needs. So, it shouldn’t be surprising that what hurts one area of your health can easily hurt another area, too. An important (though less known) connection […]

Many Torrance residents will lose a tooth at some point in their lives, but that doesn’t mean your smile needs to suffer. There are numerous ways to fix a lost tooth, but today, Dr. Joe would like to educate you about the best option for a healthy smile that will last a lifetime: dental implants. […]

Have you ever heard someone say, “I would rather have a root canal”? Most of us in Torrance are used to hearing root canals compared to some genuinely unpleasant circumstances, but Dr. Joe would like to set the record straight and talk about how root canals can do some serious dental good. Root Canals Save […]

Don’t be Afraid of the Dentist! We at Dr. Joe Dentistry know that some Torrance folks avoid the dentist’s chair like the plague. According to studies at the Dental Fears Research Clinic at the University of Washington, as much as 8% of Americans are too afraid to go to dentists and 20% are too anxious […]