Your dietary habits have a large impact on your overall and oral health. Nothing is more detrimental to both than eating disorders. While many are aware of the consequences that these disorders can have on your health, few understand the implications that are produced for your teeth and gums. The harmful habits associated with the poor nutritional choices can deplete your body of vital nutrients, causing significant damage to the teeth and gums. To restore your oral health, you will need the help of a trusted dentist.
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Eating Disorders Damaging Your Oral Health? Your Dentist Can Help
October 13, 2017
How Do I Find a Great Dentist in Los Angeles?
February 9, 2017
A great dentist by your side is an invaluable asset to protecting the health and beauty of your smile over the years. However, when it comes to choosing a dentist in Los Angeles, you have unique needs and comfort preferences. You need a dentist who holds the services and qualifications to handle your specific dental needs throughout your life. In addition, you need a dental office that makes you feel comfortable so you enjoy going to the dentist. With so many options available in the area, it can be difficult to choose the best dentist for you. Westside Dental Associates is here to make the selection easier.
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Help – I Need an Emergency Dentist in Los Angeles!
January 8, 2017
It’s 2017 and your New Year’s resolution was to try new things. So, you joined the It’s Always Sunny in Culver City Adult Kickball Team. You’re stoked to be at the field for the first official game – you even bought some trendy new knee pads to be in style while you show off your athletic abilities. The coach stations you at first base, right where all the action is. Things are going well until suddenly, a rogue ground-ball bounces – hard – and catches you right in the mouth. Getting your wits about you, you wipe your mouth and see blood. Your tongue searches for what’s wrong – oh no! You’re missing a tooth! You find your tooth on the ground and rush to the sidelines. Your entire team grabs their phones to search for an emergency dentist in Los Angeles. You’re in luck – Dr. Les Latner at Westside Dental Associates is right up the road and can see you right away.
West Los Angeles Dentist Wants to See You Before 2017
November 23, 2016
This is the time of year to take advantage of the season. Appreciate special time with family and friends, enjoy the decorations and lights and savor the fancy foods and treats. And we’d like to recommend one more thing you should take advantage of—your dental insurance benefits. These will expire at the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2017. So if you or a family member is due for a checkup or needs a restorative procedure, schedule an appointment now with West Los Angeles dentist Dr. Latner.
Dr. Les Latner Helping Give Back Smiles to Victims of Domestic Violence
October 4, 2016
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Dr. Les Latner, owner of Westside Dental Associates, is proud to announce he will be sponsoring the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation (AACDCF) Give Back a Smile Virtual Race for Smiles, between October 14-16, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “The Virtual Race for Smiles is one of the AACDCF’s fundraisers,” said Dr. Latner, who is a member of the Board of Trustees of the AACDCF, which fixes the broken smiles of victims of domestic violence. “This foundation needs our support.” (more…)
Westside Dental: Your Los Angeles Pediatric Dentist
November 23, 2015
You want the absolute best for your children, and that certainly includes their dental care. Dr. Les Latner at Westside Dental Associates is the Los Angeles pediatric dentist so many already trust with the smiles of their little ones. He understands that children need special dental care, and that a calming, compassionate presence can help them set aside their fear of the dentist. And what’s better? With a wide range of dental services, he’s the dentist you can trust for your whole family. Keep reading to learn more about your family dentist in Los Angeles today.
Your Los Angeles Dentist Helps Fight Halloween Cavities
October 1, 2015
When you think of Halloween you likely think kids in costumes with buckets of candy, but what most dental practitioners see is a one way ticket on the cavity express. Many holiday favorites are high in sugar and lead to tooth decay. This is especially true for our littlest smiles. Children’s teeth are still developing, and kids are not as coordinated as adults which makes cleaning teeth a challenge. That’s why it’s essential to protect kids’ teeth from decay with thorough at-home care, and six month checkups and cleanings at Westside Dental Associates.
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Dr. Les Latner, DDS: Your Trusted Los Angeles Dentist
September 8, 2015
When you choose a dentist, you want to make sure he or she is someone you can trust — someone with experience, and compassion. Not only that, but you want to feel at home with the whole team so that from the very moment you walk through the door, you feel relaxed and comfortable.
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There Are Many Reasons for Why Anyone Experiences a Toothache
September 1, 2015
At some point in our lives, we’ve all had at least one bad experience involving a toothache. If you were lucky, the pain wasn’t too excruciating. For others, the throbbing was too much to bear. Whether it was a decently pleasant experience or one you’d rather forget, a toothache can cause all sorts of problems. A common question we hear is, “Why do I have a toothache?” The truth is, there are many reasons for why tooth pain happens. You could have something major going on in your mouth or it could be nothing at all. What’s important is that you see Dr. Latner for any tooth pain. He will know if there are additional problems happening that you can’t see by looking in the mirror.
Our Los Angeles, CA office specializes in bringing harmony back to patients’ oral health. Any tooth pain may be an indicator of something serious, so it’s important that we get to work on treating whatever it is that is causing pain. Dr. Latner’s true passion is general dentistry, and he can apply the methods he’s learned to help bring maximum comfort back to your mouth. Dr. Latner is the general dentist Los Angeles residents can go to for relief.
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Flossing Is One of the Most Beneficial Preventive Dentistry Techniques
July 21, 2015
We have our eye on you, floss floppers. You know who you are. You can’t hide from us! Did you honestly think that brushing alone could rid your mouth of all the bacteria that needs to go? We sure hope not. While brushing is a helpful tool and a necessity in keeping diseases and harmful bacteria at bay, it isn’t the end-all be-all of practices. Flossing is just as important, if not more when it comes to keeping your oral health in tip-top shape. We’ve heard tons of excuses on why patients aren’t flossing, and we always try explaining why flossing is so vital. Our office in Los Angeles, CA wants you to know that incorporating flossing into your daily dental hygiene regimen is the smart thing to do. All that food from the night before that didn’t make it into your stomach is sitting in between your teeth, just waiting for other bacteria to join so they can throw a party in your mouth. Squash the party and start treating your teeth like your best friends. Start flossing!
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