Invisalign: A Comprehensive Guide to Teeth Straightening
Having straight teeth is not only aesthetically pleasing; it also helps to maintain proper dentalhealth. Invisalign, a clear aligner treatment, is one of the most popular options for teethstraightening. This blog post covers everything you need to know about Invisalign so that youcan make an informed decision about your oral health. What is Invisalign? Invisalign […]
Specialties In Dentistry
Specialties exist for most fields of healthcare to best serve our needs. Our mouths have a grand total of 32 adult teeth. Believe it or not, dentistry has about 5 main specialties for just your mouth! All specialists are trained differently and focus on just a limited number of procedures so that outcomes can be […]
5 Practical Suggestions To Help Prevent Cavities
We can all jump on google and read endless information on how to prevent cavities. This is yet another example, EXCEPT I am proposing practical everyday solutions that I use myself. I find these to be simple and effective. I will suggest a few and if you can even add one of them, I strongly […]
Tooth Loss And Related Dental Consequences
A frequent question that is often asked of dentists is a patient wondering if there are any consequences to tooth loss. Many times, this question is asked when the patient is facing a situation where a tooth is hurting and they are pondering whether to have the tooth pulled or invest in saving it. After […]
Dental X-Rays: Minimizing Radiation Exposure
Each day patients ask me to avoid taking dental x-rays and help minimize their exposure to radiation. Rightfully so. No one wants to get their head zapped unless it’s absolutely necessary. The purpose of this blog is not to discuss the consequences of radiation and x-rays. There is plenty of information out there. I am […]
Gum Disease Affects Your Health
Gum disease can affect the health of your whole body. Over the years, studies have proven a definitive link between your oral health and your general health. In fact, it has been suggested by medical and dental journals that the closest link to your heart is the health of your mouth! This blog will provide […]
Root Canal Or Endodontic Treatment
Oftentimes, patients wonder what causes the need for endodontic or root canal treatment. Let’s begin by explaining what exactly root canal treatment is. Root canal treatment or endodontics is a specialty in dentistry that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases or injuries to the nerve of a tooth. Root canal treatment is […]
A Santa Monica Dentist’s Discovery Of One Secret To Longevity: Flossing!
As a dentist who has practiced throughout many cities in California, I have had the pleasure of interacting with various demographics. I have spent the majority of my career mainly practicing in Santa Monica. In my career I have come to notice that more and more of my patients are living longer, healthier and more […]
