Westside Dental Associates

Does the mere thought of visiting the dentist make you squirm? If you have dental fears, you’re far from alone. Millions of people allow their fears to stop them from receiving necessary procedures. However, these people may not be aware that modern dental techniques can lead to a virtually pain-free experience. Your dentist might decide that oral conscious sedation dentistry in Los Angeles for you. What does this involve? (Read More)

When you think of emergencies, you might think of a house catching on fire or an elderly person taking a fall. You might not think about your teeth. In fact, if you have good oral hygiene habits, you might take it for granted that your pearly whites will stay in great condition indefinitely. Unfortunately, a dental emergency in Los Angeles can happen anytime. Here are some situations when you should contact a dentist immediately. (Read More)

Gum recession is what happens when your delicate periodontal (gum) tissue pulls away from where it should be, leaving the roots of the teeth exposed and putting you at risk for a host of oral health issues. At Westside Dental Associates, we see gum recession in adult patients of all ages — and we want to help prevent and treat receding gums in Los Angeles. Keep reading to find out more about keeping your gum tissue healthy in this week’s blog post! (Read More)

Root canal (endodontic) treatment is a common restorative method for rescuing a severely decayed or damaged tooth from extraction. Have you recently been told you need a root canal in Los Angeles? It could be due to any number of factors — keep reading to find out why your Westside Dental Associates dentist, Dr. Les Latner, may recommend root canal. (Read More)

Everything you put in your mouth affects both your oral and overall health—whether it’s good or bad. Everyone knows that a healthy, balanced diet can lead to better systematic health, but very few know that a healthy diet also keeps your teeth and gums strong. Hopefully, you’ll reconsider what you choose to indulge in after reading this post about foods your Los Angeles dentist, Dr. Les Latner recommends you do and don’t eat. (Read More)

Have you ever felt overly stressed? That’s just you perceiving stress emotionally and coping with it. Do you know all the ways your body reacts to stress? One of the many ways your brain may signal your body to cope with a new stressor is teeth grinding—or bruxism. About 8% of American adults grind their teeth for various reasons. Consistent teeth grinding can become a severe problem if you don’t intervene. Whether your bruxism has been a lifelong habit or if it just started yesterday, your Los Angeles Dentist, Dr. Les Latner, wants you to understand when it’s time to seek professional help before your smile becomes damaged. Here are 5 signs that you may need a custom mouthguard from Westside Dental Associates. (Read More)

At Westside Dental Associates, we love straight smiles just as much as you do! That’s why our award-winning dentist, Dr. Les Latner, offers Invisalign in West Los Angeles. We understand that it may be embarrassing for some patients to undergo a straightening treatment that includes metal brackets and wires. With Invisalign clear aligners, you don’t have to worry about that at all and still can reap all the benefits of a straight smile. (Read More)

There are a countless number of patients that are unhappy with their smiles. Unfortunately, this means that there are countless people that feel less than confident about themselves. Here at Westside Dental Associates, we have a well-known cosmetic dentist in West Los Angeles that has actually built a reputation as one of the best in this area. Dr. Les Latner is here to help you choose between your next smile improvements: porcelain veneers or dental crowns. (Read More)

Let’s be honest, your smile makes you frown. You’ve got a few chipped teeth, staining from all the coffee you drink, and short teeth that leave gaps in your grin. You want to upgrade your pearly whites, but you don’t want braces – and they wouldn’t fix the discoloration or chips anyway. You wish there was a way you could treat everything at once, rather than going through multiple procedures. Luckily for you, porcelain veneers can address these issues in with a single treatment method. The team at Westside Dental Associates, your award-winning cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles, educates you on this durable, natural-looking upgrade in this post.

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