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 »

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 »

If you have wanted a better smile, an advanced treatment option called dental veneers is now available. Dental veneers work by crafting a natural-looking shell that is attached to the fronts of any and all teeth you wish to cover. They are can be designed to ensure maximum beauty and desirability to give a patient the ideal look they desire... read more »

Do you wish your dental appointments were easier and less scary? If so, laser dentistry is here to save the day! Your dentist, Dr. Amir Nikraz, uses lasers in his office to aid in many dental treatments. In fact, lasers can: -Eliminate tooth decay from the mouth and prepare the surrounding enamel for a dental filling -Destroy bacteria and reshape... read more »

Mouthguards in San Clemente, California, are great appliances that can protect your teeth when you participate in high-contact sports and activities. They can protect your smile because they are made of strong, reliable materials that shield your chompers from the hard, forceful objects that hit them. So, it’s best to wear a mouthguard whenever you are active. There are many... read more »

According to the ConsumerSearch editors at consumersearch.com, there are five easy-to-use and effective over-the-counter whitening products available in the world today. If you are interested in whitening your teeth with a product that is found at the store, then our Artistic Dentistry team recommends using one of the following products: -Crest® 3D White Luxe Whitestrips Professional Effects: These whitening strips... read more »

Are you afraid of the dentist? If you are, you’re not alone. In fact, many people consider even a simple cleaning an arduous task. Sadly, some patients won’t visit the dentist until they experience an emergency such as infection or tooth decay. Waiting only leads to more problems and can ever affect overall health. Sedation dentistry has come a long... read more »

Did you know that there are low-contact sports that can still harm your smile? Well, it’s true! There are many sports and hobbies in the world today that can severely alter your oral health if you let them. Some of those sports and hobbies are: Bicycling Whether you are a BMX racer or a mountain biker, it’s best to protect... read more »

Your teeth are tough. In fact, with proper care they can last a lifetime. Unfortunately, there are many things that can wear down your teeth. Today, we’re going to address three of the more common issues that culprits. On an important note, the wear we will be discussing does not include tooth decay or injuries caused by trauma. Wear is... read more »

Scaling and planing sounds less than ideal right? If you aren’t sure what to expect during your appointment, then we have some good news for you. Today our team is going to give you all the information you need on what you can expect for your scaling and planing appointment and how you can care for your gums afterwards to... read more »