The majority of today’s most popular cosmetic dental treatments focus mainly on improving the appearance of your teeth. However, there’s a cosmetic treatment option for addressing virtually any type of concern with your smile’s appearance, even when your teeth aren’t the issue. For instance, when patients in North Hollywood have…
A beautiful smile is something most people naturally want, but often weigh against their desire to avoid significant dental treatment. For patients in North Hollywood who have several different issues to address to improve their smiles, the decision isn’t a light one. Fortunately, today’s cosmetic dental treatments, such as porcelain…
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder can be the cause of numerous chronic aches and pains. For instance, because your jaw function relies on these joints, it’s common for patients with TMJ disorder to have trouble biting and chewing without their jaw joints popping or shifting painfully. For many patients in North…
Gum disease is one of the most common dental health concerns (second only to tooth decay). However, it isn’t prominent because it’s inevitable or difficult to prevent; on the contrary, many patients in North Hollywood have to deal with gum disease because they failed to recognize the early warning signs….
Tooth loss is best dealt with by preventing it, but for many patients, that isn’t always possible (or it may be too late). Fortunately, the second-best option is to replace lost teeth with the most lifelike option available. In most cases, that means dental implants, which are biocompatible posts that…
The principles of good dental hygiene are the first things we learn about maintaining our healthy smiles. However, as time passes and we grow older, we may not always stick to the routine as closely as we should. As a result, common issues such as tooth decay and gum disease…
Taking pride in your smile’s appearance is as important as keeping it healthy and vibrant these days. In many cases, they’re one and the same. However, it wasn’t until relatively recently that the idea made it into common forms of restorative dental treatments. For example, while traditional metal fillings could…
When a tooth’s interior structures become decayed (infected by oral bacteria), the intense tooth pain that comes with it will likely warn you of trouble before you even visit your dentist. However, many patients in North Hollywood don’t realize that their pain is caused by internal tooth decay, or that…
Some dental treatments, like checkups and cleanings, are always necessary. Others, such as custom dental restorations and cosmetic enhancements, become occasionally necessary due to issues that develop throughout the course of your life. By contrast, tooth extraction is a treatment that not everyone will require, but those who do should…
Crooked teeth are a significant concern for your long-term oral health if not addressed. Fortunately, orthodontic braces have long provided an effective solution for correcting them and reducing the risks of such concerns. However, for many patients in North Hollywood, the potential inconvenience of wearing metal braces can make the…
