Preventive Dentistry

Even if you brush your teeth and floss regularly, it is still incredibly important to visit the dentist regularly. While practicing at-home care is an essential part of preventative care, receiving professional assistance ensures that bigger problems are less likely to occur. When you go to the dentist for an exam and cleaning, the harder-to-reach places will be addressed and any plaque and tartar buildup can be removed with specialized tools. In today’s blog, your North Hollywood, CA dentist talks about the benefits of regular visits to the dentist and what to expect when you come in. (more…)

Brushing your teeth is one of the processes you perform every day, and sometimes, it can feel as though your brain is on auto-pilot when you do. After all, we have been doing this twice a day every day for our entire lives, so it is only natural we mentally check out during this process. With consistent preventive care, you experience a higher chance of not having to have structures replaced with implants as time goes on. In today’s blog, your North Hollywood, CA dentist reiterates the importance of staying on top of routine dental prevention and shares what you can expect during your in-office checkup.

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Taking the time to attend your regular checkup and cleaning is an essential practice for maintaining a healthy smile for life. Indeed, your grin is constantly on the defensive against a host of threats and other oral concerns, and unfortunately, there are even fewer natural defenses on your side. Still, no routine is complete without at-home preventive care, and sometimes you could benefit from an upgrade. In today’s blog, your North Hollywood, CA dentist takes a look at the ways your practice prevention at home and discuss opportunities for a more thorough clean.

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Obtaining a gorgeous and vibrant smile is a goal many people share, and cosmetic dental treatment such as teeth whitening can bring them one step closer to achieving that goal. While our primary goal is to help you obtain the smile you deserve, we also want to emphasize that this cannot be achieved without prioritizing your oral health first. In today’s blog, your North Hollywood, CA dentist takes a look at the importance of practicing preventive care, as well as what you can expect from your regular checkup and cleaning.

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Prioritizing your oral health involves seeking restorative treatment when enduring a major infection or concern. It also means taking strides to practice regular dental prevention, which lays a necessary foundation for a lifelong smile. Indeed, maintaining a clean bill of health is, by no means, an easy feat, and it is for this reason that our team recommends scheduling a visit at the first sign of pain, discomfort, functional capabilities, and more. In today’s blog, your North Hollywood, CA dentist discusses the importance of starting preventive care early, and what major considerations you should make in terms of your children’s dental care.

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It goes without saying that many people place a great emphasis on the goal of obtaining a youthful smile. After all, a person’s smile can communicate their overall levels of confidence, happiness, and level of dental care, so why wouldn’t people want to join in? Though it can be easy to become engrossed in this process, it is important not to forget that your oral health is your ultimate priority. In today’s blog, your North Hollywood, CA dentist revisits the proper manner to brush your teeth, as well as offers advice on how to provide better care overall.

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Providing protection for your little one’s grin can help them maintain a healthy smile for life. Indeed, additional treatments such as fluoride or dental sealants may be able to provide that extra boost of strength necessary to accomplish this goal, and our team is more than happy to help. Still, it is important to note that the majority of protection against various harms comes from your at-home preventive routine, and only a thorough routine will suffice. In today’s blog, your North Hollywood, CA dentist discusses a few tips to keep in mind at home to ensure a stronger overall grin.

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Childhood is the perfect time to instill great oral healthcare habits into your children. Once they are familiar with and comfortable visiting the dentist regularly, there is an increased chance they will continue going every six months for checkups once they are adults. A major component of great oral health — especially for children — is practicing preventative care. This is the practice of preventing issues before they occur. Cavities, one of the most common ailments, are a common focus of preventative dental care. Fluoride treatment is one of the most effective ways to stop cavities before they develop. In today’s blog, your North Hollywood, CA dentist discusses this treatment, and the role it plays in stopping cavities dead in their tracks. (more…)

It goes without saying that getting sick is the last thing you want to happen at any given time. After all, between the hustle and bustle of everyday life, responsibilities, and more, becoming ill only complicates things. Not only this, but feeling not at your best makes most things significantly more difficult, even making them more of a chore than they have to be. Still, it is important to stay on top of items such as your preventive dental health. In today’s blog, your  North Hollywood, CA dentist takes a look at the important role your checkup plays in your overall smile health, and how our team can help you.

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Your oral health is influenced by a variety of different factors, and unfortunately, there are significantly fewer natural defenses in place to protect your smile from harm. Because of this, it is important you take care to practice effective dental prevention at home in the form of brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash. Even still, it becomes difficult to thoroughly provide care in times of sickness, and certain symptoms can actually prove to be a detriment. In today’s blog, your North Hollywood, CA dentist takes a look at some tips to keep in mind when ill to help prioritize your oral health.

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