Pregnancy can take a toll on teeth, even when doing your best to get the nutrients necessary to support your baby and your body. To avoid the discomfort, treatment, and cost of extensive dental work, be sure to include extra dental visits as part of your routine prenatal care. Some of the dental issues that […]
Read MoreYou may have heard that chewing gum is bad for your teeth, but the act itself is not harmful. In fact, gum can actually be good for your teeth, depending on the ingredients it contains. It is important to monitor the ingredients in your gum and the length of time your teeth are exposed to […]
Read MoreHealthy teeth depend on healthy gums. Gum disease is a common condition that ranges from simple inflammation of the gums to significant tissue and bone damage that leads to tooth loss. The following indicators can tell you if you have gum disease. With proper dental hygiene and professional dental treatments, you can manage your gum […]
Read More“Brush your teeth” and “floss more often” are the two phrases that most people expect to hear when they sit in the dentist’s chair. Yet, while some people have poor oral hygiene habits and rarely get cavities, others take excellent care of their teeth and still get cavities and gum disease. Good oral hygiene care […]
Read MoreIf you’re like most people, you trudge through the motions of your morning routine while your mind is busy reeling about the day’s agenda. Out of habit, you quickly brush your teeth, floss (maybe), and look forward to moving on to your next task. You many not even notice if you have puffy or bleeding […]
Read MoreMany people have often heard that chewing gum directly after consuming a meal is good for your teeth. However, many gums are often loaded with ingredients that are actually harmful to teeth, such as sugar and aspartame. Chewing gum that contains sugar can actually cause the enamel of the teeth to erode, which eventually leads […]
Read MoreIt cannot be stressed enough that healthy oral hygiene is an important part of the overall health of one’s body. The soft tissues of the mouth and the gums are a common source of disease if proper cleaning and care is not followed. For this reason, patients who visit my Beverly Hills practice are thoroughly […]
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