We all have our favorite home remedies. Here’s one of ours: ever heard of the apple trick? It’s not some juggling or baking act. No, it’s what happens around 2pm, when your breath is less than fresh — and instead of ignoring it, you head to the kitchen and bite into a crunchy apple. You know the feeling: a few bites in and your mouth suddenly feels clean and well hydrated. This is just one food trick that positively impacts your oral health — keep reading for more from your dentist in Los Angeles CA, Dr. Les Latner!
(Read More) Dentist in Los Angeles CA: Eat This for Oral Health
December 22, 2015
We all have our favorite home remedies. Here’s one of ours: ever heard of the apple trick? It’s not some juggling or baking act. No, it’s what happens around 2pm, when your breath is less than fresh — and instead of ignoring it, you head to the kitchen and bite into a crunchy apple. You know the feeling: a few bites in and your mouth suddenly feels clean and well hydrated. This is just one food trick that positively impacts your oral health — keep reading for more from your dentist in Los Angeles CA, Dr. Les Latner!
(Read More) Tooth-Colored Fillings
December 17, 2015
Dental caries, popularly known as tooth decay, is the destruction of tooth structure as a result of bacterial activity in the mouth. The specific microorganism involved in the process of decay is called Streptococcus mutans. This bacterium has the ability to generate acid that dissolves tooth enamel. The acid is produced via metabolism of sugar from diet. The main symptom of tooth decay is nothing, no pain. If left untreated, the decay gets bigger and bigger decay reaches the nerve or pulp. This creates an infection which requires a root canal or possibly an extraction.
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It is extremely important for a tooth to be restored once there is apparent decay. Tooth restorations can be made...(Read More)
We’ve Got One Secret For Fighting Tooth Decay
December 15, 2015
As your dentist in Los Angeles CA, I want your teeth to be as healthy as they are beautiful. That’s why I’m happy to have this blog to share important, up-to-date information about your oral health. And today, I’ve got one big tip for fighting tooth decay: vitamin D. Keep reading to learn why, and how you can incorporate more into your diet.
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Top Four Reasons You Need Los Angeles Invisalign
December 8, 2015
If you’re dealing with the damaging, stressful effects of imperfect teeth, the last thing you want to do is mar your smile even further with noticeable metal braces. Thankfully, there’s a better option for busy adults and teens: you can choose Los Angeles Invisalign at the office of Dr. Les Latner. They’re clear plastic aligners that straighten teeth invisibly, and — well, keep reading for the top four reasons you need Invisalign in 2016!
(Read More) Porcelain Veneers: The Faster Way to Straight Teeth
December 4, 2015
Does the appearance of your teeth stress you out more than this year’s holiday shopping? Have you always wanted to flash that confident smile all your peers seem to enjoy? Well, your friends weren’t blessed with extra-good genes. In fact, I’ll let you in on their secret — porcelain veneers in Los Angeles. Veneers are dramatic smile enhancers that can transform a smile in just two visits to Westside Dental Associates. Keep reading to learn more today!
(Read 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.
(Read More) West Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist Creates Flawless Smiles
November 17, 2015
I want you to do something for me right now: look in the mirror and smile.
What grade would you give your teeth? A perfect 10? A more modest 8? If it’s anything less than that, we want you to know something. You deserve better. As your West Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, Dr. Les Latner truly believes everyone should have a flawless smile. Having beautiful teeth is good for your health, confidence and self-esteem — and that’s why the doctor loves providing excellence in cosmetic dentistry for all of Los Angeles. Read on to learn how Dr. Latner is exceptionally qualified to transform your smile — because you deserve teeth you feel great about.
(Read More) Cosmetic Dentist Los Angeles: Benefits of Dental Implants
November 11, 2015
If you’ve got missing teeth, it doesn’t matter if they’re in the very back or right in the front — I know those gaps in your smile causing you a lot of stress. Whether you’re missing one or several teeth, you’re likely dealing with difficulty eating and speaking, not to mention lower self-confidence in the smile department. Did you know that dental implants can completely transform an incomplete smile? Or that they’re by far the best replacement solution available? Learn more from Dr. Les Latner, your cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles today.
(Read More) Dentist in Los Angeles Discusses Your Teeth & Fluorosis
November 5, 2015
Fluoride is a vital component for tooth health. The mineral prevents decay by strengthening tooth enamel, and it’s proven to be such a benefit for oral health that many US cities have added fluoride to their water supply. But sometimes, we can get too much of the mineral — and when children are overexposed to fluoride, it can lead to the cosmetic condition known as fluorosis. Your dentist in Los Angeles, Dr. Les Latner, is in today with more about fluorosis, or the tooth stains caused by fluoride, its causes, treatment and prevention.
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