Posted in Dental Care, Teeth Whitening
Dull or yellow teeth are caused by a variety of elements in our daily lives. As the enamel of your teeth wears down from consuming sugary, starchy, and acidic foods and drinks, the yellow dentin beneath it becomes more apparent. Consistently drinking liquids such as tea, wine, coffee, and soda, as well as using tobacco […]
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The sun does quite a bit for us here on earth. Without the sun, we would have no plants, no animals, and no food — life as we know it would cease to exist. A key component of the sun’s life-giving power is vitamin D. This vitamin is crucial to the absorption and metabolism of […]
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If you wake up each morning with a headache or a sore jaw, it may be because you grind your teeth while you sleep. Teeth grinding, medically known as “bruxism,” is relatively common and only harmful when done on a regular basis. Since bruxism usually occurs during sleep, the symptoms are often not noticeable until […]
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Scientists and dentists may not attend the same schools or encounter the same things every day, but we both have one complex skill in common: we can tell a lot simply from the condition of someone’s teeth. From how old you are to what kind of food you eat each day, your teeth tell a […]
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Your dentist is no longer just the go-to person to fill a cavity or perform a cleaning; now there are also many procedures that can be performed to enhance the appearance of a person’s smile. In fact, cosmetic dental procedures are especially popular here at Dr. Sands’ office in Beverly Hills, a city where on-screen […]
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What better way to start the year than with a complete office makeover? At Dr. Sands’ office, two of the most important things we keep in check are the quality of our services and the comfort of our patients. We are excited to announce that both of these were improved upon with our most recent […]
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Earth Day falls on April 22 each year and was established to increase awareness and appreciation of the Earth’s natural environment. Events are held worldwide that promote decreased pollution and waste in order to lead to a cleaner, safer, and “greener” environment for us to live in. In celebration of Earth Day, we would like […]
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As a Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, I am often asked what products I recommend for optimal oral care. The Rotadent toothbrush is one of my favorite products because it is the most gentle yet effective toothbrush on the market. Especially ideal for patients who have sensitive teeth or gums, the Rotadent toothbrush does an effective […]
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Never underestimate the power of Mother Nature. Before turning to manmade materials and treatments, take a chance on nature’s ability to heal. When it comes to tooth sensitivity, your demand for healing and protecting may be stronger than other conditions. According to recent research, three out of four people experience serious sensitivity in the teeth. […]
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“A smile confuses an approaching frown.” – Unknown What would the world be like if great smiles didn’t exist? Not only would dentists everywhere be out of a job, but their would-be patients would be more stressed out and unhappy. Researchers from the University of Kansas studied a group of college students who cracked a […]
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