Tag: Downey dentists

Boost Your Toothbrush’s Effectiveness

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Your hygiene routine is only as effective as the tools you use (and the time and attention you put into it). Though relatively simple in design, your toothbrush is one of the most important tools in your hygiene arsenal, along with your floss. Without proper care and use, though, your toothbrush won’t do much good… Read more »

A Guide to Caring for Your Dentures

Dentures are a well-known, highly-effective method of replacing lost teeth, and for good reason. Losing a single tooth can be disturbing, but losing all of them on one or both of your dental ridges can devastate your smile, as well as your confident image. To restore your smile’s beauty and function, a denture can be… Read more »

Your Quiz on Professional Teeth-Whitening

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If you wish your smile were brighter, or that you could just remove the one or two stains that mar its appearance, then you’re not alone. Teeth whitening is the most frequently-requested cosmetic enhancement, and the only legitimate dental treatment that can be purchased over the counter. The popularity of teeth-whitening speaks volumes about the… Read more »

The Nature of Stained Teeth

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Are you tired of your stained teeth, and wondering what’s the best way to erase them? Did you know that there’s more than one kind of tooth stain? Though they may appear similar at times, stained teeth can vary in a number of ways, including why they occur and where they appear on your teeth…. Read more »

Your Choice of Advanced Replacement Teeth

Permanent tooth loss isn’t a natural or inevitable part of aging, but it occurs often enough to make many people believe that it is. In fact, tooth loss can have such a negative effect on the rest of your oral health that a large portion of modern dentistry focuses on replacing lost teeth and rectifying… Read more »

Is Ignoring a Missing Tooth Cheaper than Replacing It?

If you lose a pen or pencil from your drawer, you probably wouldn’t stress it much. Chances are, you have more, and can save a couple of bucks by waiting until you run out before buying a new one. What if, however, every time you lost a pen, the rest in your draw lost a… Read more »

Good Hygiene Calls for Regular Dental Cleanings

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When you visit your dentist (hopefully, at least twice a year), are you proud of the state of your teeth? Routine dental cleaning and checkup appointments are like a test for how well you’ve taken care of your teeth. Drs. Hakimzadeh and Reyhani can look closely for signs of trouble that you won’t be able… Read more »