Perspective on cosmetic dentistry, TMJ care, and the holistic, minimally invasive approach that guides every treatment at Perfect White Smile.
Tooth whitening is the number one cosmetic dental treatment being performed today. I recently read a statistic that stated 60% of women in the US had whitened their teeth! There are lots of options for whitening including at-home treatments such as strips, as well as several options available only through your Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist. […]
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Beverly Hills dental patients are like dental patients everywhere and they really don’t like to be bothered with those routine dental checkups. But routine dental exams are an important part of your overall healthcare and, just like any checkup, shouldn’t be skipped. During these routine exams we are not only checking for gum disease and decay, we are […]
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Almost everyone has bad breath from time to time so I thought I would share some Beverly Hills bad breath triggers. Bad breath can be embarrassing, and a deal breaker, in both business and social situations. Aside from the notorious “morning breath” our worst breath of the day happens around 3 pm. Avoiding these bad […]
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There are lots of ways we can improve our appearance and stay looking younger. As a Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist I do lots of smile enhancements and smile makeovers for patients who are unhappy with their smile. They aren’t alone. A poll conducted by the American Academy of Periodontology found the following: 50 percent of people consider […]
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Beverly Hills patients with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk for high blood pressure and heart disease. Research has shown that treating the disorder can lower this risk. Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder that causes people to stop breathing during sleep. Breathing stops because the soft tissues of the mouth and throat relax […]
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Beverly Hills cosmetic dental patients are a smart bunch. They know that dental amalgam is a type of filling material that has been used for over 150 years and like lots of things invented long ago there are problems. A key ingredient in dental amalgam is mercury. Mercury is a neurotoxin and can leach into […]
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Beverly Hills sleep apnea patients do have a choice when it comes to treating their disease. Obstructive sleep apnea can be treated by using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine or a dental appliance. The choice of which device will be used is usually made by a sleep physician but only a dentist can fit […]
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We all are familiar with the sound of snoring but what causes snoring and how can a Beverly Hills sleep apnea dentist help? Snoring is not only annoying to whoever is within earshot of you while you are sleeping but it can be a sign of a more serious health problem called obstructive sleep apnea. Snoring is […]
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As a provider of TMJ treatment in Beverly Hills I see many people suffering from chronic pain. Chronic pain has the potential to be a seriously debilitating condition that brings life to a screeching halt and because the pain from TMJ problems can mimic other health problems some people suffer for years before finding the […]
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Women may show different symptoms than men and their obstructive sleep apnea may be diagnosed less often even in Beverly Hills. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder that causes people to stop breathing during sleep. Loud snoring, gasping for breath and daytime fatigue are common symptoms that suggest screening patients for OSA. Obstructive sleep […]
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While most of us have experienced occasional nightmares about 5% of adults have them frequently and those people have some things in common like PTSD or a sleep breathing disorder like sleep apnea. A Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist can’t help with PTSD but dental treatment for sleep apnea is highly effective and could end the […]
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Headaches and facial pain due to problems with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) affect many more women than men. A recent review in the Journal of the American Dental Association looked at the reasons for this disparity. Numerous studies have demonstrated that women are at higher risk for many clinical pain conditions and evidence suggests that women and […]
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Residents of Beverly Hills love their green tea. Green tea not only tastes great, it offers many health benefits and it is great for your teeth and gums. The ancient Chinese and Japanese healers used green tea to cure disease and heal wounds and it seems they were right. Research over the past several years […]
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Beverly Hills sleep medicine dentist Dr. David Frey is joining with other sleep medicine professionals to warn about the dangers of drowsy driving. Drowsy driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving. Each year it is estimated that drowsy drivers cause about 100,000 accidents including many fatalities. Teenagers are at the highest risk for drowsy […]
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As a cosmetic dentist treating patients in Beverly Hills I see a lot of dental problems in adults and teens that could have been prevented. Everyone in the family can have healthy teeth for life! The payoff for prevention includes beautiful, sparkling smiles, better nutrition for your kids because of proper chewing, and they never […]
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Sleep apnea is a serious condition but most patients in Beverly Hills have not been diagnosed or are not treating their disease. Eye health, specifically treatment for age-related macular degeneration has now been linked to obstructive sleep apnea. Research presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology showed that patients with age-related macular […]
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Do you spend most days feeling blah? Just sort of tired, worn out and sleepy? You eat right, take your vitamins, try to exercise but still seem to lack the energy you used to have – you aren’t alone and dental sleep medicine may be able to help! About 18 million Americans, including those living […]
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Chipped teeth are a common problem we see in our Beverly Hills office. The damage can be caused by accidents, some people grind their teeth so severely they cause breakage and others try to use their teeth as tools! How we repair the damage depends on factors such as the size and location of the […]
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How do patients in Beverly Hills decide whether or not they need a sleep study to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea? Beverly Hills dental sleep medicine dentist Dr. David Frey can help them decide. Most people who have sleep apnea have some or all of the following symptoms: Loud snoring. This is not your garden variety quiet droning […]
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is your jaw joint and can be the source of many painful problems. It is the joint that connects your lower jaw to the upper part of your skull. The temporomandibular joint is extremely complex and flexible allowing movement both up and down and side to side. This allows us to […]
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As a Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist I have made my own list of the top 3 reasons for chipped or cracked teeth. I get to see a lot of chipped teeth and I get to hear a lot of stories about how the chip happened. Most of the time the damage to the tooth can be avoided. […]
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How much information do you really know about oral health? As your Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist I want to make sure that my patients have the knowledge they need to keep their smiles as healthy as possible. Prevention is an important word in dentistry because most dental disease can be avoided! The American Dental Association (ADA) has […]
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Modern living in Beverly Hills includes lots of stress, especially in the past few years. One sign of this stress that is seen more frequently is a condition called bruxism, or teeth grinding. Patients clench or grind their teeth, usually at night during sleep, so they don’t even realize they are doing it until a […]
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Obstructive sleep apnea affects millions of Americans and most don’t even know they have it. Untreated obstructive sleep apnea is linked to heart attack, stroke, sexual dysfunction, weight gain, depression, diabetes and increased risk of accident. It is a serious problem that many people choose to ignore. How do you know if you should get screened for […]
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