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What is an impacted tooth? We get this question from time to time as people suffer from tooth or jaw pain. Sometimes, this pain is the result of an impacted tooth that does not grow in properly. An impacted tooth can grow in sideways, not fully break through the gums or comes in crooked to…

We provide many of our adult patients with clear braces as a discreet and convenient way to straighten crooked teeth. Clear braces are incredibly effective and work by applying pressure to your teeth in order to move them into position. Typically, our patients will wear clear aligners that surround the teeth like a full plastic…

As an emergency dentist, Vick Kargodorian, DDS regularly gets calls from patients wondering if they should head to our office or if a problem can wait for a few days. Understandably, most people have busy schedules and it is sometimes easier to plan a dental appointment than to move around client meetings or other work…

A dental crown is supposed to be the last step in tooth restoration, but this does not mean that you'll never have to worry about dental crown problems and remedies. Even though a crown is a long-term solution for repairing damaged teeth, complications can still arise.If you do not practice good oral hygiene after getting…

If you do not floss your teeth, all sorts of problems will arise. Some of these problems will be limited to your mouth. Others will extend to other parts of your body. In fact, the failure to floss can lead to significant health issues that jeopardize your well-being.It does not matter if people brush their…

Do you ever wonder if the foods you are choosing to eat are damaging your teeth? Most people choose the foods they eat purely on taste preference and not how they might affect the teeth. For example, did you know that eating something as simple as potato chips can potentially cause harm to your teeth?You…

The average person often questions why he or she should schedule professional teeth cleaning appointments once every six months. This is primarily due to the fact that most people do not look forward to visiting the dentist. However, regular teeth cleanings are essential to oral health. The failure to receive a cleaning on a regular…

As a cosmetic dentist, we have several solutions for correcting your damaged teeth or even replacing them, including dental implants and dental bonding. Regardless of whether you have functionality issues that we need to address or you have some aesthetic challenges that are embarrassing, we can help. Here are a few of the procedures we…

If you have ever wondered, “What are partial dentures?” you most likely have a need they can fulfill. The partial lack of teeth, also known as edentulism affects the majority of American adults. We can provide you with partial dentures or complete dentures to restore a smile to full functionality. Complete dentures are for patients…

If you desire a more aesthetically pleasing smile, visit our cosmetic dentist office for any work you need. We believe that the balanced combination of advanced dental technology, along with our experienced and artistic touch, can offer you the flawless smile you want. Cosmetic dentistry improves and preserves your smile, keeping it young and beautiful…

If the thought of visiting the dentist causes severe anxiety, you should consider visiting a sedation dentist for a better experience. Some people have severe fears surrounding the dentist office, which is often known as a dental phobia. Many patients even fear a simple dental cleaning. If you would rather suffer a toothache than visiting…

As a provider of CEREC dentistry in Hollywood, patients ask a lot of questions about this new dental technology. The medical industry has grown leaps and bounds in the past several decades as technology and science have merged together to create new solutions. Much of this has happened behind the scenes with medical and dental…