Have you been waiting for the right time to get teeth whitening treatment? There’s no better time than the New Year! In 2019, you are setting all kinds of new goals, and one goal you can shoot for is a whiter and brighter smile. Teeth whitening lightens teeth, helping remove discoloration and stains that have taken place over time. The... read more »
Your daily brushing and flossing routine is crucial to thwarting dreaded cavities and gum disease from invading your smile, but by itself, it’s still not enough to maintain top-notch oral health. There is a reason we recommend regular dental cleanings and exams! Seeing our dental team for routine dental checkups and cleanings supports your daily oral hygiene efforts by taking... read more »
Do you know the important differences between full and partial dentures? Our team is happy to review both versions for optimal tooth replacement to help you better understand how they can restore your smile. Below we will review the main types of dentures, which are full and partial dentures, and the benefits they have to offer. Dentures replace missing teeth... read more »
October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems, catching problems in their early... read more »
If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »
When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have living cells it can’t grow... read more »
When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which might also take into account your family history. We will... read more »
Does an ongoing occurrence of poor breathing prevent you from enjoying a proper night’s sleep every night? If so, we encourage you to speak with Dr. Golgoun Habibi or Dr. Saman Sajid about the possibility of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea has two common types, which are obstructive sleep apnea (obstruction in the airway) and central sleep apnea (brain signals being... read more »
Do you have questions about oral hygiene? If so, our dentist, Dr. Golgoun Habibi, would like to help you find the answers. It’s important to find the answers to your oral hygiene questions because oral hygiene is essential for a top-notch oral health and smile. So, to help you, he would like to give you the answers to the following... read more »
If one of your teeth has suffered severe decay or damage, we may do what we can to save the tooth. There are times, however, when the tooth is beyond saving and to protect your health it needs to be extracted. Today, we would like to provide a brief explanation of what you can expect after your tooth extraction is... read more »
