Xylitol has the ability to make sugar-free gum taste great, but is it good or bad for your teeth? If you want to find out more about the compound before considering using it yourself, try this quiz to learn all you need to know. Questions Q1. True or false – Xylitol is a brand new… Read more »
Category: Family Dentistry
Dental Cleanings and Checkups 101
Do you brush twice a day? Do you floss in between meals? How often do you rinse with fluoride? All of these activities factor into your preventive dental care effort. Something else that should be included in preventing bacteria from flourishing in your mouth is dental checkups and cleanings. Allowing a professional to examine your… Read more »
How to Classify a Toothache
Does your tooth hurt in a way you’ve never felt before? If it’s severe, it’s probably a dental emergency, like a cracked, fractured, or broken tooth. Or, perhaps a cavity has been silently developing, and now that it’s exposed your tooth’s nerves, the pain is more intense than ever before. Toothaches can be ambiguous, signifying… Read more »
Crooked Adult Teeth? We Can Fix That
Does the thought of braces make you automatically think of the childhood? Even if you didn’t wear braces as a kid, many people associate orthodontic treatment with children. Cases of malocclusion (crooked teeth) are often detected early, and treating them promptly helps avoid complications as the jaws and teeth continue growing. Still, adults who wore… Read more »
What to Know About Dental Care When You’re Pregnant
A lot of things change when you’re pregnant. You’ll visit your doctor more often, the list of medications you can safely take will change, and certain treatments and procedures may have to wait until after you give birth. Taking care of your teeth and gums, however, shouldn’t fall by the wayside during this special time…. Read more »
What Causes Mouth Pain?
Do you experience frequent pain in your jaw or face? Mouth pain may be a sign of a serious dental issue. Your Downey CA dentists, Dr. Hadis Reyhani, Dr. Ben Reyhani, and Dr. Pasha Hakimzedah, can identify the cause of your pain and recommend the most appropriate treatment.
Advanced Periodontal Therapy with Lasers in Downey, CA
Lasers Revolutionize Modern Gum Therapy Gum disease is one of the most common dental diseases today, affecting the soft periodontal tissue that surrounds and protects patients’ teeth roots. When left untreated, gum disease destroys the gums and jawbone that support healthy teeth, and its most severe form, called periodontitis, is the leading cause of adult… Read more »
