If you would like extra protection against tooth decay and gum disease, mouthwash may be the answer. Mouthwash does not replace brushing and flossing your teeth, but it can complement the positive effects to your oral health. Mouthwash can do many things for your smile, including: - Fight bad breath - Help prevent cavities - Control, reduce or prevent gum... read more »

Does your teenager mention how much they despise the appearance of their smile? If so, there is something you can do to help them. You can bring them to Artistic Dentistry and consider one of the cosmetic dental treatments Dr. Amir Nikraz offers. One beneficial treatment we have is teeth whitening. This is a great option if your teen has... read more »

Are you aware that lasers are now being used in dentistry to fix smiles and improve your oral health? Thanks to modern technology, laser dentistry has seen an upswing in recent years. Lasers have been used in dentistry since 1994, and more uses have been found for them over time. Lasers are also effective in cancer biopsies. An oral cancer... read more »

Although it may seem natural for children to want to suck their thumbs, the truth is that it can seriously alter and damage their oral health and should be discouraged when signs of the bad habit begin to appear. If thumb sucking continues, help assist your child to quit. If your child sucks their thumb, offer up praise whenever they... read more »

When you come to Artistic Dentistry, Dr. Amir Nikraz and our dental team want you to have the best experience possible. To help you do just that, we encourage you to make the most out of your appointment. The first thing we recommend is bringing a list of questions or concerns you might have. It’s best to write them down... read more »

Have you ever wondered where you can go when you need a dental specialist? If so, you have come to the right place! Here at Artistic Dentistry in San Clemente, California, we are happy to tell you more about endodontics, which can help save your smile in many ways. Dr. Amir Nikraz and his staff have provided you with this... read more »

Pregnancy can be a fun and exciting phase in your life. You get to plan for this new addition to the family and do everything you can to get ready. While you check off your “To-Do” list, make sure to care for your smile. If you’re not careful, the pregnancy can harm your teeth and gums. The first thing you... read more »

If you procrastinate having tooth decay treated by our dentist at Artistic Dentistry in San Clemente, California, you could be at extreme risk of suffering severe complications. Even if the outside structure of the tooth suffers from minor damage to the tooth enamel, it is still possible for bacteria to invade the pulp. When this happens, a dangerous infection can... read more »

The key to a super smile begins by brushing efficiently and effectively. If your brushing habits are lacking, your oral health will probably be lacking as well. Quality brushing leads to a quality smile. Here is a list of a few simple tricks you can try to improve the quality and efficiency of your daily brushing habits: - Always make... read more »

Oral trauma can range in severity and treatment. In an extreme case where a tooth is knocked out of the socket, it’s important to provide quality first aid while seeking treatment at Artistic Dentistry. It's important to assess the severity of the damage to the tooth. If there are blood and debris in your mouth from an oral trauma, you... read more »