As a provider of TMJ treatment in Beverly Hills I see many people suffering from chronic pain. Chronic pain has the potential to be a seriously debilitating condition that brings life to a screeching halt and because the pain from TMJ problems can mimic other health problems some people suffer for years before finding the… Read More »
We all are familiar with the sound of snoring but what causes snoring and how can a Beverly Hills sleep apnea dentist help? Snoring is not only annoying to whoever is within earshot of you while you are sleeping but it can be a sign of a more serious health problem called obstructive sleep apnea. Snoring… Read More »
Beverly Hills sleep apnea patients do have a choice when it comes to treating their disease. Obstructive sleep apnea can be treated by using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine or a dental appliance. The choice of which device will be used is usually made by a sleep physician but only a dentist can fit… Read More »
Beverly Hills cosmetic dental patients are a smart bunch. They know that dental amalgam is a type of filling material that has been used for over 150 years and like lots of things invented long ago there are problems. A key ingredient in dental amalgam is mercury. Mercury is a neurotoxin and can leach into… Read More »
Beverly Hills patients with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk for high blood pressure and heart disease. Research has shown that treating the disorder can lower this risk. Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder that causes people to stop breathing during sleep. Breathing stops because the soft tissues of the mouth and throat relax… Read More »
Our Beverly Hills cosmetic dentistry office is excited about a new website launched by Colgate to inform patients about the proper care of their dental implants. Of course, because the site is created by a toothpaste company if does contain advertising about the importance of using their brand of antibacterial toothpaste. It also contains some… Read More »
In my Beverly Hills cosmetic dentistry practice I have seen amazing changes when patients get a smile makeover. Men often shave their facial hair, women may change their hairstyles and even their makeup. All of them smile more which is wonderful – and new research shows that smiling can actually reduce stress. University of Kansas researchers… Read More »
Chewing sugarless gum can be good for your teeth in a number of ways. Beverly Hills cosmetic dentistry patients need to know how to keep their smiles as healthy as possible when they aren’t near a toothbrush and chewing gum can help. A new study done in China showed that frequent gum chewing is associated… Read More »
