Posted by: Dentist
on Feb 02, 2012
It can be a frightening fact to hear that tooth decay is one of the most frequently diagnosed human disorders in the world. While it is commonly associated with cavities, tooth decay can actually lead to a wide range of health complications, both mild and serious. As the most trusted Culver City cosmetic dentist, Dr. Eftekhari and his staff believe that every patient should understand where this pervasive disorder comes from and how it can be treated.
Posted by: Dentist
on Jan 26, 2012
Working alongside the leading
Culver City dentist, one of the most common problems we see with patients here at United Dental Care is a lack of basic oral hygiene. Many people have been given wrong or outdated information on how to take care of their teeth while at home, but that is all soon to change. Here is a look at the absolute basics of keeping teeth straight, white, and healthy at all times.
Posted by: Dentist
on May 20, 2010
Dr. Abbas Eftekhari, a respected
Culver City dentist who specializes in family and pediatric dentistry, is currently offering a special discount rate to new patients. For just $49, new patients to Dr. Eftekhari's office, United Dental Care, can receive an initial exam, an oral cancer screening, as well as x-rays (as needed). A second special offer, the “Welcome Back” offer, gives patients who have not visited for at least two years a similar exam for $49, or a cleaning for only $59.
Posted by: Dentist
on Jan 04, 2010
Bleeding gums can be a sign of periodontal diseases, especially gingivitis. Gums bleed mainly because of inadequate removal of plaque from teeth and gums, especially gum lines. If plaque is not removed from teeth and gums through regular brushing and flossing and professional dental cleanings by a general dentist, it will harden on the gum lines and lead to inflammation of the gums, called gingivitis and causes them to bleed. If not treated, it leads to increased bleeding and advanced gum and jawbone diseases called periodontitis. Eventually, it will destroy the soft tissue and bone supporting the teeth and your teeth may become loose and fall out.
Posted by: Dentist
on Dec 17, 2009
There is a joint on each side of the head in front of the ears which connects lower jaw bones to skull. They are called temporomandibular joints (TMJ). These joints allow you to yawn, talk and chew. TMJ disorders cause pain, tenderness and discomfort in these joints. About 10 million people have TMJ disorders in United States and women are more likely to be affected by them then men. At United Dental Care we recommend self-managed care and non-surgical treatments for mild cases of these disorders, but in severe cases dental or surgical interventions might be needed. We offer these surgeries at
Culver City Dentist and our other dental offices (
Beverly Hills Dentist,
Westwood Dentist,
Los Angeles Dentist, ...) as well.
Posted by: Dentist
on Dec 15, 2009
Xerostomia or dry mouth condition can be really annoying. It is caused by lack of saliva in the mouth which can be a side effect of some health conditions or medications. Saliva washes away food particles and plaque, limits bacterial growth in the mouth and reduces the chance of tooth decays. Therefore, lack of it in the mouth can be a danger to the health of your teeth.
Dryness in the mouth, thick and stringy saliva, bad breath, cracked lips, split skin at the corners of the mouth, sore throat, difficulty speaking or swallowing, fungal infection in the mouth, an altered sense of taste or an increase in tooth decay, gum disease and plaque can all be symptoms of Xerostomia.
Posted by: Dentist
on Dec 13, 2009
Most people are not even aware of their bad breath condition, at least until someone tells them about it. Bad breath or Halitosis can be caused by certain foods, tobacco products or a medical condition such as Xerostomia (dry mouth condition).
Posted by: Dentist
on Dec 09, 2009
Not all toothaches can indicate a problem with teeth or gum. Sometimes toothaches are caused by sinus infection, especially if the pain is in the upper teeth in the mouth. We have a sinus, called the maxillary sinus, on each side of the nose. Maxillary sinuses are the ones that most commonly become infected as they are prominently exposed to the environment and because their mucus has to move upward to drain into the nasal cavity, so they usually don't drain while you are standing, and that makes them prone to infections. Once a sinus gets infected, it fills up with fluid and gets inflamed. As the roots of the upper teeth end in these two sinuses, patients feel the pain in their upper back teeth and often complain about a metallic taste in their mouth.
Posted by: Dentist
on Nov 13, 2009
As a
children dentist, I have come across a lot of young patients with gum diseases. I had this patient last week who had generalized aggressive
periodontist. It's a gum disease that usually starts around puberty and affects the entire mouth. His gums were inflamed and there were heavy accumulation of calculus and plaque. I referred him to our periodontist in the office to start treatment immediately. Scaling and root planing was performed to remove the tartar on the teeth and rough spots on the root to clean up where the germs and bacteria gather. His gum disease was not advanced and he didn't need flap surgery. He had not taken the signs seriously- he said it was just slight bleeding while brushing in the beginning- but when his gums became swollen, his bad breath would not go away with brushing and flossing, and he noticed a couple of roots showing, he decided to get it checked just in case. He was lucky as he had come in just in time. If he had ignored the symptoms for a while longer, he would have lost his teeth. These diseases are aggressive and affect all teeth and gum in just a short period of time. Early treatment is essential to save the teeth and gum from periodontal diseases. I advice all parents to take their kids for regular checkups with
children dentist to detect any early sign of periodontal diseases and start the treatment in early stages.
Posted by: Dentist
on Nov 04, 2009
I had such a great experience at Culver City Dentist office. Both staff and doctor were grate. From the first phone call to the appointment day and even after I left the office they were all there for me all the way.
I wanted to do a check up so I searched for a dentist online and I called few offices until finally I talked to the receptionist at the United Dental Care. She was so nice and understanding. She did any thing she could to accommodate me the time and the day that I wanted to go in. The day before she called and confirmed my appointment and thank God she did so because I had totally forgotten about it.
