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Why should I get dental veneers? It is a relatively simple, painless, and cost-effective way to greatly improve a smile. Dental veneers can cover up problems such as having gaps in your teeth, some that are misaligned, individual teeth that are misshapen, and others...

If your jaw muscles are sore, you hear a click when you open and close your mouth, you feel your ears are congested, you have frequent severe headaches, or there is swelling on the side of your face, you may be suffering from TMJ Disorder (aka just TMJ). About TMJ...

About 10 million Americans suffer from TMJ--temporomandibular joint disorder (aka TMJD). This affects the hinge that connects your lower jaw to your skull. This can be a relatively mild problem or a serious one and is often misunderstood, although some celebrities...

If you have lost a tooth or have periodontal disease (infection of the gums that may lead to loosened teeth), you probably have heard about dental implants. Implants have revolutionized our ability to help patients by enabling dentists to be able to replace missing or...

It seems few people in Los Angeles get enough sleep: we have a lot on our minds and it's a noisy and busy city, so it's hard to get the quality shut-eye of 6 to 8 hours doctors recommend. But if your spouse or companion complains about your snoring and you have a...

About a third of Americans don't even see a dentist once a year, usually over their fear of what they think might be an unpleasant experience. But this delay only makes any gum disease or cavities worse, possibly leading to the loss of teeth before you feel much pain....

If You Hesitate To Fully Smile Because It Would Show Too Much Of Your Gums, We Can Help If you are embarrassed by having a "gummy smile" you are not alone by any means. About 14% of women and 7% of men try to avoid fully smiling or laughing out loud because they feel...

If Your Jaw Makes Popping Sounds, You Grind Your Teeth, Have Headaches Or Neck Pain You May Have TMJ The Temporomandibular joint connects your bottom jaw with your skull (you can feel this hinge just below the ears). Sometimes it can get out of whack and cause many...

The Etruscans of Italy came up with the first teeth replacements in 900 B.C., carving them out of ivory tusks. Three millennia later, Hollywood has set a high bar for the gleaming smile on TV and in the movies. Fortunately, improving one's natural smile doesn't have...