When many of us think of a cavity, we think of it as being brown and ugly. But did you know that a cavity can form in a variety of colors. That’s right! A cavity’s color can range from white to black — and even yellow. And, it’s all dependent upon bacteria, the level of…
General Health
27% of People Say They’d Rather Clean a Toilet Than Do This For Their Oral Health
Categories: Dental Stories, General Health
Here’s the thing: Patients tend to stretch the truth when they visit their doctor or dentist. You know it and we know it. It’s really not all that surprising. But what is surprising is the consistency of the types of fibs patients like to tell. A national survey conducted for the American Academy of Periodontology…
Good Dental Hygiene During the Holidays
Categories: General Health, Oral Hygiene
Happy Holidays from the staff at Sherman Oaks Dentistry! The holiday season is a great time to spend time with loved ones while spreading holiday cheer through charity work and gift giving. It’s a time to eat, drink, and be merry. But of course, much of that eating and many of the gifts you will…
Evidence of the Importance of Good Dental Hygiene
Categories: General Health, Oral Hygiene
As National Dental Hygiene month concludes, we’d like to bring your attention to a couple of studies that reinforces the importance of good dental hygiene. The first study was conducted in 2010 by researchers from NYU. They determined that there is a link between Alzheimer’s disease and gum inflammation. Though the study was relatively small,…
Infection Control Practices and Cleanliness
Dear patients, Many patients ask and wonder about cleanliness at their dental office, and some express concerns that in today’s world, they worry about the cleanliness and safeness of places they visit, particularly dental and medical offices, and their sterilization and cleanliness procedures. My staff and I want to put your minds at ease and…
What to Watch for to Prevent Periodontal Disease
If you have bleeding gums, or feel pain or even discomfort in your gums, you may have periodontal disease. We’re learning more about this common infection all the time, and I wanted to pass along some of the latest findings. It should help you understand why I think it’s so important that we take action…
Gum Disease Awareness and New Patient Special
Dear patients, while reading dental journals, I often come across new developments in the science of dentistry, but I realize people like you don’t often become aware of these important ideas since the media reports so little of it. So, once in a while I like to keep my patients informed of crucial breakthroughs and…
Don’t Wait Too Long – It Could Cost You Much More
Categories: General Health, Health & Safety
If you wait too long, it’ll cost you more than money; it could cost you your health. They say a stitch in time saves nine, and a penny saved is a penny earned. In difficult economic times, homilies are not much comfort, and avoiding any cost seems necessary when faced with tough choices. While the…
Dental Implants – What Do I Need to Know?
Categories: Cosmetic Prodedures, General Health
Dental implants are the modern alternative to bridges or dentures, which used to be the only solution for missing teeth. Tooth loss due to injury, or even tooth decay and gingivitis affect millions of Americans every year. If you suffer from whole tooth loss, then dental implants are the most modern and natural tooth replacement…
Have a tongue piercing? Thinking of getting one?
Categories: General Health, Oral Hygiene
Dental problems related to piercings have risen while tongue and lip piercings have grown in popularity amongst young adults. It may be cool and set you apart, but you’re asking for trouble too if you’re not careful. It may not happen right away, but one study showed that within four years of wearing a tongue…