So…you’re finally ready to brighten your teeth. Do you turn to a cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles, or pick up a box kit at the drug store? You might be surprised at the reasons why it’s better to see your dentist for professional teeth whitening than buying a “cheap” bleaching kit at the store. Here’s […]
Other Than Cleanings, How Often Should You See Your Dentist?
When your smile is healthy, our dentist in Los Angeles recommends scheduling a preventive care appointment every six months. These are the appointments where we clean and examine your teeth, intermittently screening for any new developments that might have popped up between your visits. But when should you stop by to be seen for an […]
How Bone Grafting Can Help Your Smile
Our dentist in Los Angeles offers in-house bone grafting services to help strengthen your smile and support areas that have experienced unwanted structural loss. Otherwise, the health of your teeth or dental implants may be jeopardized. You may be wondering how a bone graft can help your teeth at all. To put it simply, your […]
Does My Teen Need a Wisdom Teeth Extraction?
One of the most common questions that our dentist in Los Angeles gets, is whether or not you or your teen needs to have their wisdom teeth pulled. If this is a concern that you’ve been dealing with, here are a few things to keep in mind: Not All Wisdom Teeth Are Bad Wisdom teeth […]
Dental Implants Help You Smile with Confidence
In the past, replacing your missing tooth or teeth meant that you had to get a bridge or wear a removable denture. Not anymore. With the help of fixed dental implants,our Dentist in Los Angeles provides convenient and permanent tooth replacement. With implants, you can replace as few, or as many, teeth as necessary. Whether […]
Cosmetic Dental Veneers
Getting a movie star smile isn’t just something you have to dream about. With gorgeous custom veneers, you can have a brand new smile in just two or three visits with our cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles. What Exactly Do Veneers Do? A veneer is a thin shell of porcelain that we bond directly over […]
Your Dental Implants Questions Answered
What are Dental Implants? A dental implant is an artificial tooth root made out of titanium. It is surgically positioned into your jaw bone beneath your gums by an oral surgeon and are specifically designed to replace missing teeth. Once in place, they allow your dentist to mount replacement teeth directly on top of them, […]
How to Deal with Fear of the Dentist
It’s an unfortunate truth that many Americans suffer from a fear of dentists and dentistry in general. In many cases, this fear goes back to a painful or otherwise negative past experience. With a little effort and optimism, however, it is possible to manage your feelings. In this article, we discuss some strategies for dealing […]