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 »

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 »

Over the past few years, many news providers have written articles about how flossing lacks scientific evidence that it works. This is a gross misrepresentation of the studies that were performed. If you’ve wondered why our dentist and hygienists continue to remind you to floss, it’s because it does work, as long as you use good technique. One of the... read more »

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 »

At Artistic Dentistry, the comprehensive general dental practice of Dr. Amir Nikraz, we are happy to offer dental crowns for our patients in San Clemente, California, and throughout Orange County and South Orange County, California. Our dental crowns are custom designed and sculpted to fit your smile perfectly. In addition to covering a damaged tooth or a dental implant, our dental... read more »

Unless you have health problems, having health teeth is a breeze if you are taking the time to brush and floss every single day. The ADA (American Dental Association) advocates brushing at least twice each day and flossing at least once a day to prevent tooth decay. Your toothbrush effectively removes plaque and food debris from the tops and sides... read more »