With the many substantial benefits that dental implants provide, it’s a good thing that most people are good candidates for them. However, some aspects of your oral health directly affect whether or not you qualify for dental implant posts. Therefore, before recommending dental implant placement for patients in North Hollywood,…
Our temporomandibular joints control the actions necessary to eat and speak. However, when these same joints undergo excessive strain, then a serious oral health issue can arise. TMJ disorder can lead to very uncomfortable symptoms. However, we can help patients in North Hollywood, CA, with TMJ treatment options.
Tooth decay can impact children of all ages, from toddlers to teens. But what can you do protect their smiles? In today’s blog, we’re discussing the causes of cavities and the preventive treatments we can offer to help kids in Hollywood, CA, enjoy a cavity-free smile!
We all want to keep our smiles beautiful and healthy, and that means focusing on more than just our teeth. Our gums are essential for maintaining optimal oral health, so keeping them free of periodontal disease is vital. In today’s blog, we’re going to take a look at a widespread…
If you develop a cavity, you may assume a metal restoration is in your future. Fortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. We’re proud to offer our North Hollywood, CA patients a lifelike alternative to metal fillings. In today’s blog, we’re answering questions about natural looking dental fillings.
Often, we talk to patients about correcting misalignment, but find them hesitant to treat the issue. The problem usually comes down to braces: Few people are eager to wear metal orthodontics for months or years at a time. However, we can offer an alternative with Invisalign®. How do clear aligners…
When your gums aren’t as symmetrical as they should be because they cover more of some teeth than others, their appearance can throw your whole smile off. Fortunately, gum contouring can provide a highly effective solution for correcting a gummy smile by reshaping the line around your teeth. Patients in…
Porcelain veneers aren’t unique in the fact that they can improve your smile’s appearance. There are several cosmetic treatments that could accomplish that, depending on your smile’s specific concerns. What makes porcelain veneers especially beneficial is that they can address several different types of smile issues at once, saving you…
Patients who have lost teeth can usually regain the confidence and optimal oral health they used to enjoy by replacing them with lifelike prostheses. Even a single lost tooth can negatively affect that confidence, and if not replaced, it can have an increasingly worse impact on your remaining teeth and…
If your dentist notices that your teeth aren’t aligned properly during your routine dental examination, then correcting that alignment could be essential to protecting your long-term oral health. However, for older teen and adult patients, the idea of wearing conspicuous metal braces every day to school and work can seem…
