Live a Life Full of Smiles! September is Dental Implant Awareness Month! Dental Implants look and act like natural teeth. Fusing with your own bone, implants are usually the best replacement option for natural teeth. When you loose any of your teeth for any reasons, dental implants can replicate the construction of a tooth from […]

Full or partial tooth loss, if left untreated, doesn’t just affect a person’s self-image — it can also increase the risk of developing nutritional problems and other systemic health disorders. If you have lost any of your teeth, you no doubt realize there are consequences to living without them: Your smile may not look the way […]

Geriatric Dentistry; What are the specific oral hygiene care in older adults? How common is tooth decay in older population? Is gum disease more common in older people? Do gums age? What are the dental concerns for seniors? Do teeth age? How to protect your teeth from aging? What is the common age for oral […]

At one time or another, almost everyone has probably experienced some degree of tooth pain, from minor aches and sensitivity to acute distress. The important factor is to prevent toothache or address it as soon as possible. It is always easier, faster and less expensive to address the pain or tooth/gum infection at earlier stages. […]

Maxillary Sinus Augmentation (Sinus lift) prior to Implant Placement – What is sinus? Why do I need sinus bone grafting? Do I always need sinus lift before implant placement? If you want to replace a missing or failing tooth with a state-of-the-art dental implant, your dentist will first need to make sure that you have […]

Teeth grinding and clenching are common habits, but that doesn’t mean they are harmless. Stresses from the powerful forces generated by grinding and clenching (also known as “bruxing”) can wear down teeth or even loosen them. Teeth that have enamel worn away or scraped off from this repeated rubbing action may become sensitive to hot […]

– Should I keep my dental appointment despite the stay-home order? Should I go to my dentist during covid-19 pandemic? According to American Dental Association (ADA) all non-emergency dental procedures should be postponed at this time. For latest updates, please refer to your country & state governments as well as state dental associations. All in all, […]

When it comes to oral health and hygiene, the gums are often overlooked and forgotten despite being central to oral health. When the gums are neglected, gum diseases, like gingivitis and periodontitis, can develop, causing other health issues. If you’re looking to preserve your gums and teeth, seeing Drs. Parisa Kheirieh and Babak Najafi at […]

Interdental cleaners: Floss vs Toothpicks vs floss picks vs floss holders vs superfloss vs water flossers / water jet vs air flosser vs interdental brush? Wooden toothpick or Plastic toothpick? Which one is better? Is it okay to use toothpick instead of floss? Traditionally, toothpick, has been common & easily available; plastic or wooden. Toothpicks […]