Articles by Candide J Petrol DDS

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 3:30 PM

  1. Straight teeth are essential to optimal health Straight teeth help you to effectively bite, chew and speak, but did you know that straight teeth are less prone to decay and injury than crooked teeth? Misaligned jaws can contribute to abnormal wear of tooth surfaces and excessive stress on gum tissue and the bone that supports the teeth and the jaw joints. Early... Read More

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 3:57 AM

Dr. Petrol and her staff would like to invite you and your friends for an evening of relaxation and rejuvenation. Please join us and the many fine businesses listed below for service and product samples and discounted offers. When: Thursday, July 24th, 6-9 p.m. Where: 41011 California Oaks Rd., Suite 201 Murrieta, CA 92562 Petrol Orthodontics featuring Invisalign® & Advanced Tooth... Read More

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 8:09 AM

Frequently Asked Questions Q. What is Invisalign? Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment option that allows doctors to straighten teeth using a series of clear, removable, nearly invisible, plastic appliances called aligners. Q. How does Invisalign work? The patient meets with an Invisalign-certified dentist or orthodontist who takes orthodontic records of the patient’s teeth,... Read More

Thu, 29 May 2008 4:30 PM

The days of middle school and high school “metal mouth” are all but gone, thanks to a host of new, more aesthetic and fashion-conscious options for straightening your teeth. In the “old days,” teens that needed orthodontic work were faced with only one option – metal mouth. But thanks to innovations in technology and the recent wave of celebrities undergoing treatment, orthodontics may be... Read More

Thu, 29 May 2008 4:38 AM

According to The Journal of the American Dental Association, two-thirds to three-fourths of adults have some degree of malocclusion (crooked teeth). Malocclusion presents many challenges to good oral hygiene. The simple fact is straight teeth are healthier teeth, and more and more Americans are choosing aesthetic, low profile treatment solutions to get straighter teeth and correct their... Read More

Thu, 29 May 2008 4:35 AM

Americans are focusing more and more attention on improving their smiles through orthodontics. Why? A recent survey of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry found that 92 percent of adults surveyed cited an attractive smile as a social asset – but only 50 percent of those adults were satisfied with their own smile. But until recent years, the number of adults willing to undergo treatment... Read More