Root canal therapy has existed for many, many years. The initial technique to treat infection deep within a tooth was first developed in the mid-1800s. That has presented an enormous opportunity for refinement. It has also given us plenty of time to reach assumptions about a beneficial treatment that don’t serve us. You may have… Read More »
Aging is a process that may give us the illusion of a natural “wearing out” of various body parts. Our joints become creaky and stiff. Our teeth become dull and yellow and may seem to damage more easily. This idea, in particular, is false. Our teeth can last us our lifetime. We don’t have to… Read More »
To have chronic or frequent pain in the jaw, face, head, and neck can be extremely frustrating. Because medical and dental science still has a ways to go in understanding chronic pain, the frustration of this condition may be exacerbated by a lack of accuracy in treatment. Here, we want to discuss how jaw structure… Read More »
Millions of people have looked for aesthetic solutions to the concerns they have with their smile. Over the years, these solutions have only gotten better. In our Beverly Hills cosmetic dentistry practice, the full-smile makeover is one of our most popular procedures. It’s more of a process, really; one in which we get a full… Read More »
During the holidays, you may have seen your fair share of those cute little cut-out cookies; ones made to look like ugly sweaters or reindeer or good old Santa himself. As children, many of us enjoyed the process of using cookie-cutters to create our very own delectables to be intricately decorated. Today, we can drive… Read More »
When teeth are crooked or overlapping, our first inclination may be to believe that orthodontic treatment is necessary. Sometimes, this is true. There are degrees of misalignment that need to be fully and physically corrected by moving teeth into a better position. In some cases, however, we may be able to correct the appearance of crooked… Read More »
Through the ages, humans have struggled to find solutions to the tooth loss problem. To come to a place where viable treatment options even existed took hundreds of years of trial and error. In the last 100 years, we’ve made significant strides forward on this front. Not only do we have the awareness that daily… Read More »
Smoking, whether it be a pipe, cigars, cigarettes, or even marijuana, can have some serious consequences to general health. Most people are well aware of what those are: heart disease, lung cancer, and more. There is no need for us to go there. What we would like to discuss is the importance of a consistent,… Read More »
Many people express an interest in porcelain veneers as a treatment to enhance the attractiveness of teeth. Veneers made from high-quality dental porcelain are only about as thick as a contact lens, making this cosmetic restoration ideal for some improvements. Common uses for porcelain veneers include closing gaps and disguising stains, chips, and other flaws.… Read More »
Tooth pain of any degree can be downright frightful. Even mild sensitivity can evoke a few unsettling feelings. At the same time, though, we are often reassured about tooth sensitivity in commercials and ads that tell us we can feel more comfortable as we sip our coffee or iced tea if we use a certain… Read More »
