Begin Your Dream Smile this Summer with Invisalign
Sweet summertime here in Los Angeles, California is the best time of year! There is so much going on, and how could you not love the California sun? We love being in LA this time of year because there’s so much to smile about. The only question we have: is your smile ready? It’s great to go out and have fun at the LA Zoo or catch a game at Dodger Stadium. However, it feels even more amazing to do so with a great smile! If you feel self-conscious about crooked teeth or gaps between your teeth, we can help with an Invisalign orthodontic solution! Don’t underestimate the power of having a beautiful smile on your side. You probably don’t even realize how often you hide your crooked teeth, but once the problem is corrected, you won’t be able to stop smiling! The best part is that we can correct…
Cutting Edge Root Canal Treatment for Better Results
There are some perfectly normal situations that Hollywood loves to turn into dramatic events. Take birth, for instance. If you believed Hollywood’s interpretation of birth, you would think every woman’s labor began with her water breaking in public and ended an hour later. Real life, of course, is much different! Root canals are in a similar situation. If you’ve ever seen a dental procedure mentioned on tv or in a movie, it was probably a root canal because just the words cause us to feel anxious! Most of us don’t even know what a root canal is, but we know that we don’t want one because we’ve seen them portrayed in media as a terrifying experience. As with most Hollywood interpretations, real life is quite a bit different. Today, we want to take some time to talk about the reality behind a root canal. Should you ever need this procedure,…
Drink Water to Save Your Smile
You are what you eat, right? But what about what you drink? In fact, the human body is over 60% water. So shouldn’t the phrase be: you are what you drink? That begs the question: what are you drinking? Coffee? Soft drinks? Fruit juice? These beverages may be tasty and refreshing, but what are they doing to your teeth? At Westwood Dental Smiles, right here in Los Angeles, we want to help you protect your oral health and make sure you keep a healthy smile to show off proudly. What you drink has a big effect on your oral health, as does what you don’t drink. If you are not drinking enough water, then you are putting your oral health at risk, along with the health of the rest of your body. Let’s take a look at what some of those popular drinks are doing to your teeth. Coffee –…
Dental Implants Protect Your General Health
The health benefits of a high fiber diet is well known, and although there are various pills and supplements available to increase the amount of fiber in your diet, they are not as healthy as the natural fiber you get from eating foods like fruits, vegetable, nuts, and beans. Aside from being high in fiber, they foods contain a variety of nutrients that are essential for your general health. But in order to eat healthy foods like these, you are going to need a strong set of teeth. Foods that are high in fiber require a lot of chewing, for which healthy teeth are a must. Here at Westwood Dental Smiles, we know that your oral health is directly connected to your general health. Los Angeles is a very health conscious city, so we make it our goal to keep your teeth healthy so that you can keep the rest…
Family Dental Care In LA, Part Two
Welcome to part two in our blog series about family dental care in Los Angeles. In our first blog we wrote about some of the dental concerns associated with the younger members of your family. Now it is time to take a look at the older members. Dental care is an important matter for children because they are so prone to to cavities; however, adults have their own set of concerns when it comes to taking care of their teeth. Family dental care is an important matter for us here at Westwood Dental Smiles. We would like for our office in Los Angeles to be a one stop destination for all your dental needs, medical and cosmetic. Even though every member of your family has their own needs, we have the equipment and technology to take care of them. Adults Just because you are out of the years you are…
Family Dental Care In LA, Part One
When people in other parts of the country think of Los Angeles, they think of Hollywood movie premiers and models on the beach, but that is only a small part of life in southern California’s most famous city. Los Angeles is also filled with families, not television families, but regular, everyday families just like you’ll find in any other city in America. One thing all these families need is quality dental care, and that’s where Westwood Dental Smiles comes in. We use state of the art technology and years of expertise to provide your family with the top notch dental care they deserve. Small Children Dental care may be fairly low on your list of priorities when it comes to the youngest members of your family. They either don’t even have teeth, or are just starting to get them, so why should oral hygiene be a concern? If your children…
The All-On-Four Implant Solution
Having gaps in your smile, or teeth that are severely decayed, can cause all sorts of problems for your health and complications for your life. Strong teeth are essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, as well as feeling confident about your appearance. At Westwood Dental Smiles, we know the importance of looking good and feeling good in Los Angeles. We specialize in turning unhealthy, unhappy smiles into strong, confident ones. When you come to our office, we will use our expertise, experience, and state-of-the-art equipment to make sure you leave feeling good about your smile. Health – If you are health conscious, you should be aware how much the health of your teeth affects your overall health. Eating healthy foods requires the ability to chew lots of fiber. Fiber is an important part of a balanced and healthy diet. It helps you process sugar, and it aids in digestion. If…
Put Your Mind at Ease with Sedation Dentistry
If you are avoiding the dentist for any reason at all, you are putting your health at risk. The health of your teeth and gums directly affects the health of the rest of your body. Many of the ailments that begin in your mouth are fairly simple to treat, as long as they are discovered early enough. Failure to treat dental problems can turn minor problems into big ones. At Westwood Dental Smiles, right here in LA, we offer top notch dental services that will keep you looking and feeling great. Don’t let fear, anxiety, or inconvenience stop you from getting the dental care that you because if you do, you could have more problems later. Tooth Decay – Cavities are one of the most common dental problems that can occur. In most cases, minor tooth decay can be treated with a simple filling, but if the decay is allowed…
Is Health Food Healthy for Your Smile? Part Two
Welcome back for part two in our blog series about what certain health foods can do to your teeth. Sure, eating healthily is important, but just because a food provides health benefits to one part of your body doesn’t mean it won’t cause trouble for another. Here in LA, Westwood Dental Smiles wants you to consider your oral health when planning a healthful diet. The state of your teeth has a great effect on the rest of your body, so ignoring oral health can have consequences for your overall health. Red Wine Red wine is a great example of a food that doesn’t seem like it would be good for you, but it is. Of course, if drank in excess red wine is not healthy at all, but in moderation red wine has been shown to fight heart disease. In fact, many doctors recommend drinking a glass of red wine…
Is Health Food Healthy for Your Smile? Part One
The recent trend towards more healthy eating is an example of a trend in the right direction. People should be eating more healthily. The food that you eat has a drastic effect on your health. Eating well will not just help you to live longer, but more importantly, it will help you to feel better. You will likely have more energy and fewer medical problems if you simply watch what you eat. The hard part is choosing what is healthy to eat. Looking beyond fad diets and miracle health food crazes to find out what is really the best thing to eat can be a difficult task. For every health benefit a food offers, how many side effects does it have? In Los Angeles, we have no shortage of health conscious people and businesses. Whatever the latest trend in healthy eating is, you will find it here. But at Westwood…
