Perspective on cosmetic dentistry, TMJ care, and the holistic, minimally invasive approach that guides every treatment at Perfect White Smile.
March 17–23 is Root Canal Awareness Week. We know there are misperceptions out there about root canal therapy. We also know that it’s a topic people don’t typically visit about in a favorable light. Root canal therapy has always been a bit of a “whipping boy” in dentistry—and, its reputation is probably undeserved. This is especially true […]
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HERE ARE SOME INTERESTING STATS about soft drinks: The average soft drink serving size has tripled since the 1950s. The average person drinks about 45 gallons of soda per year. 7% of adults drink four servings or more per day. At least 20% of children drink four servings or more per day. Soft drinks are loaded with sugar and empty […]
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HAVE YOU EVER HEARD someone say that after you cut your finger, and it heals, that the scar tissue is stronger than normal tissue? Some opinions vary, but it appears that this notion is more myth than truth. But what about your teeth and your restorative dental work? Can a filling or a crown get a […]
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WE TALK A LOT ABOUT TEETH, but not a lot about your tongue. Your tongue plays a vital role in your overall oral health! Did you know that your tongue is the fastest-healing part of your body? And without our tongues, we couldn’t speak, taste, or even swallow. Six Facts About The Human Tongue: The tongue […]
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Explore the science of attraction through smiles. Discover why smiles beat makeup in making a person more appealing.
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NEARLY EVERYONE KNOWS SOMEONE WHO is directly or indirectly affected by diabetes. Not only can diabetes be difficult to manage, but it can also increase a person’s risk for other major health problems—including oral health problems. It’s Everyone’s Obligation To Help Educate With over 300 million people worldwide suffering from diabetes, we want to be sure […]
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MARCH IS NUTRITION MONTH—an education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Of course the topic of eating enough fruits and vegetables is applicable to our overall health, but most of us don’t often think about the implications for our teeth, gums, and complete oral health. Feed Your Teeth And Gums What […]
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Breaking The Dental Anxiety Cycle According to a new study, by the University of Madrid, children most often look to their fathers when gauging potentially stressful situations. It appears that if a father is nervous about dental visits, his children pick up on his cues (no surprise there)—even unintentional ones—and may follow suit. The findings include […]
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DID YOU REALIZE THAT AN ESTIMATED 90% of systemic diseases can have an oral manifestation? Your mouth is loaded with helpful information about your body’s overall health. Fortunately, most of your mouth’s “stories” are related to minor issues. However, some can actually be signs of more serious problems. Your Teeth If you have worn-down teeth it can mean […]
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ARE YOU A LITTLE SURPRISED by the headline of this blog post? If so, you’re not alone. Many people are unaware of the link between asthma and tooth decay resulting from dry mouth. What Does Asthma Have To Do With Cavities? When drawing one’s breath doesn’t come easily, most people compensate by breathing through their mouths. […]
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YOU PROBABLY ALREADY KNOW MANY OF THE DANGERS associated with smoking. But, did you also know that smokers are twice as likely as non-smokers to lose their teeth? In addition, there are even greater dangers that smoking presents to your oral health. Smoking wreaks havoc on your gums. It lowers your ability to fight infections in your mouth […]
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WHEN YOU SAW THE IMAGE ABOVE did you think you were on your veterinarian’s blog? OK, it’s a little unusual to talk about animals’ teeth on our practice blog but we know lots of our patients are pet owners—and a little trivia once in a while is fun. Any Dog Owners Out There? We know that some of you […]
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MOST PEOPLE UNDERSTAND HOW ALCOHOL affects their bodies, but we rarely talk about the effects on our oral health. With all the parties and gatherings with friends and family during the holidays, it’s a good time to learn more about it. Consider What You’re Drinking From Your Mouth’s Point Of View Acidity – Most alcoholic drinks are […]
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LET’S DO A QUICK EXPERIMENT right now! Look across the room and catch someone’s eye. Now smile at that person. Did they smile back? We’re guessing they did. Smiles are amazing in that way! New studies show that your smile is much more powerful than you think. Happiness (Expressed Through Your Smile) Is Contagious A recent UCSD/Harvard study documented how happiness spreads through […]
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DOES FREQUENT SNACKING PRESENT PROBLEMS FOR OUR TEETH? Well, it depends. Every time we eat, our mouths go to work cleaning things up and restoring “balance”. Having three meals a day is one thing. But when we continuously snack, our mouths struggle more to maintain that clean, happy balance—especially when we’re eating the wrong kinds of […]
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FOR AS LONG AS HUMANS HAVE CHEWED FOOD (that’s a long time) they’ve looked for efficient ways to rid themselves of bits and pieces caught between their teeth. It’s not just a modern dilemma. In fact, little grooves from ancient toothpicks have been found in prehistoric human teeth! But it wasn’t until more recently that we really […]
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WHEN IT COMES TO SOCIAL MEDIA we believe it’s the quality of the online relationships and content that matters—not the quantity. We’re a relationship-based business where our team members have personal relationships with you. Sometimes we don’t see you for six months! So, as part of our efforts to stay connected, we love Facebook. We love it because we […]
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WHETHER IT’S DONE consciously or subconsciously, nail biting habits affect people of all ages. As you can imagine there are lots of possible reasons why people start biting their nails including anxiety, stress, boredom, compulsiveness, depression, etc. On the surface, nail biting may not seem like a big deal. However, fairly severe consequences can result in both […]
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THERE ARE LOTS OF REASONS people chew gum. For some, perhaps it’s just a long-standing habit. But ever since a man named Thomas Adams invented chewing gum back in 1870 it’s been used to freshen breath and relieve nervousness too. But did you know… Chewing Sugarless Gum Can Help Prevent Cavities! That’s right. Chewing sugarless gum […]
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Actually, broccoli isn’t the only vegetable that might help prevent oral cancer according to a study in the Annals of Oncology. My Beverly Hills cosmetic dentistry patients are routinely screened for oral cancers as part of their examinations but dentists are all about prevention so this article caught my eye. Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables […]
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According to CDC, 50% of US adults have gum disease. Learn how to prevent being part of these alarming statistics.
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Yes, Beverly Hills – there is an app for that! The Tooth Fairy app is free and helps formulate how much money the Tooth Fairy is leaving in comparable households. This app has been produced in conjunction with an annual survey conducted by the credit card company Visa which gauges the average amounts left by […]
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As a Beverly Hills sleep apnea dentist I was surprised to see the results of a new study. The research, completed in Sweden, showed that 50% of the 400 women given overnight sleep tests turned out to have mild to severe cases of sleep apnea. Women who had the risk factors of high blood pressure […]
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If you have sleep apnea you probably have some of its related conditions as well. Beverly Hills sleep apnea patients need to know that sleep apnea comes with “comorbidities” like type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease and mood disorders. These are conditions that coexist with sleep apnea but are also serious health conditions on their own. […]
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