At Artistic Dentistry located in San Clemente, California, Dr. Amir Nikraz offers periodontal treatment for our patients with gum disease. This is important, because if gingivitis (a mild form of gum disease) is left untreated, it can progress into periodontitis. While improved oral hygiene can often restore gum health while in the mild stage, once it advances it is much more... read more »

Do you ever find yourself facing bad breath? Do you ever wonder how you can keep bad breath at bay? Do you ever worry because you find yourself facing bad breath frequently? Today, we’ll happily discuss these issues. The most important thing you can do is practice good oral health. This includes brushing and flossing at home. Bad breath is... read more »

Have you ever had a canker sore? If you have, you know how annoying they can be. Typically—despite canker sores being fairly small—they can be quite painful. Unlike cold sores, canker sores always appear inside of the mouth, either on your lips, your tongue, or the side of your mouth and are not contagious. Sadly, no one knows exactly what... read more »