Approximately one in every five individuals is afraid of going to the dentist. This fear is quite natural and understandable, but yet, it can have dire results. The fact is that people who fear the dentist have worse oral health than those who do not. This is unsurprising since the fear factor is a strong motive to avoid dental checkups and even emergency dental care.
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Cosmetic dentistry in Beverly Hills, CA, has a reputation for being a “budget breaker.” It is true that dentistry in general can be relatively expensive, and cosmetic dentistry is no exception. However, the price of any item must be judged in comparison to the prices of similar items. We must be comparing apples to apples
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What Dentists Don’t Want You to Know There are 165,000 practicing dentists in the United States. However you will find that there is no equality among them in regard to their level of training, their years of experience, and their tendency to be open and honest about the inherent risks of dentistry. Below, we will
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Teeth whitening is a common, reasonably priced and effective way to restore teeth to their original color. Over time teeth become discolored from coffee, nicotine and other food and liquid substances. Enamel is a very strong substance but porous, enabling stains to seep into the teeth. Regular brushing doesn’t remove the stains effectively and even dental cleanings don’t resolve the problem. Dr. Bruce Vafa DDS in the Los Angeles Beverly Hills area is here to help. He offers the best price on Zoom teeth whitening at $399.
Tooth grinding (or bruxism as it’s known in technical terms) is a problem that affects more people than most people realize – you may be one of them. In fact, unless you’re a bruxism sufferer, you may wonder what the big deal is. After all, they’re teeth. They grind together every time you take a bite! The fact is, it’s much more serious than that. Here are five facts anyone who suffers from persistent grinding of the teeth ought to know, but be warned, reading beyond this point may send you sprinting to your dentist’s office! Ready? Here we go…
Taking your child to a Children dentist in Beverly Hills for his or her first screening, check-up, or other procedure can be a harrowing experience for grown-up and wee one alike – but it need not be that way! In fact, if you know what’s coming, you can set the foundation for a lifelong enjoyment
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Your diet and oral health are closely linked which many people don’t realize. We have always heard dentists say to avoid sugar but there are many other factors that should be considered when evaluating dental health importance. Nutrients found in vegetables, fruits, nuts and legumes enhance the body’s ability to fight inflammation and bacteria, which
read more Sedation Dentistry in Beverly Hills is the use of medical drugs that will calm nervousness and anxiety in children. Dentists may recommend sedation when a child is extremely anxious or if a child must undergo multiple procedures, such as fillings, at one time. If your child has a strong gag-reflex, then sedation may be beneficial when
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Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and Dr. Bruce Vafa DDS. at Smile Angels of Beverly Hills is offering his patients a unique and cost effective deal now through the end of February. This is the best gift for your or your loved ones to transform your/their smile to a healthy beautiful
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Most parents wonder how often they should take their child to the dentist. They also wonder “when should I take my baby to dentist for the first time“. Most children should visit the dentist by the time they are a year old or when their teeth come through. For younger children, such as toddlers with
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