Category Archives: Informational
Diabetes & Dentistry
Diabetes is a very serious chronic disease that significantly increases the risk of oral and dental health problems, sometimes up to 80 percent for people with type 2 diabetes. Oral problems can become a major obstacle to proper regulation of … Continue reading
Making the Wise Decision to Extract Your “Wisdom” Teeth
The third molars, also known as wisdom teeth, usually emerge much later than other teeth at the age of 17 to 25 years as a person transitions into adulthood. The term “wisdom” has been associated with these teeth since the … Continue reading
Understanding Fluoride Treatment & Its Benefits
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral in many foods and fluids, including meat, eggs, fish, and tea. Some places also add fluoride to public or bottled water, plus it can be found in many toothpastes, mouth rinses, and professional treatments. … Continue reading
Dr. Sally’s Back-to-School Children’s Dental Guide [for parents]
School is here soon (if not already here!) and with that comes the need to look our very best on first day back! As a parent – the burden for your children to look great on their first day back … Continue reading
TMJ Pain and Myofacial Pain Protocol Clenching/Jaw Muscle Relieving Exercises
Signs and Symptoms: While people may notice their clenching and grinding habits, they may not be aware that its causing headaches, teeth damage and jaw pain that can progressively can get worse. A sudden onset of signs and symptoms include … Continue reading
Activated Charcoal – A Holistic Approach to Teeth Whitening
Charcoal you say? Why would I ever want to put charcoal into my mouth…? Its black, how CAN it whiten? Your hollywood dentist explains how a holistic home remedy involving the use of activated charcoal to whiten your teeth may … Continue reading
How Many Americans ACTUALLY Floss?
Life can move quickly and for many Americans flossing isn’t necessarily a top of the line priority, even if it should be. According to a recent study led by Duong T. Nguyen, it is scientifically possible to categorize Americans into … Continue reading
How to Get Rid of White Spots on Teeth (MI Paste)
White spots on teeth, otherwise known as enamel hypoplasia, can be a distracting feature in a person’s smile! They “typically appear on your teeth as milky-colored white discoloration, but can also appear as yellow or brown as well”, says Hollywood … Continue reading
Top Ten Dental Symptoms and What They Mean
We all have had to see the dentist for more than a check-up. Dr. Sally Kashani, Hollywood Dentist, reveals the top ten dental symptoms people experience and what each symptom could mean about your dental health. Common Dental Symptoms 1. … Continue reading