{"id":1276,"date":"2018-11-18T20:11:05","date_gmt":"2018-11-18T20:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/?p=1276"},"modified":"2018-11-27T18:40:15","modified_gmt":"2018-11-27T18:40:15","slug":"4-important-questions-to-ask-los-angeles-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/4-important-questions-to-ask-los-angeles-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Important Questions to Ask a Los Angeles Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/rsz_adobestock_158469629_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1283\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/rsz_adobestock_158469629_1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Dentist talking with patient\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/rsz_adobestock_158469629_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/rsz_adobestock_158469629_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/rsz_adobestock_158469629_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>While you do not need to be a chatty Cathy, it is a good idea to have a conversation with your dentist the next time he or she is cleaning your teeth. A dental appointment is about more than just checking for cavities \u2013 it is also the perfect opportunity to discuss how to improve your overall oral health. Here are 4 key questions to ask the next time you visit a Los Angeles dentist.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>How Can I Improve My Oral Health?<\/h2>\r\nDuring a routine dental cleaning and exam, your dentist will inform you about any issues with your teeth or gums and recommend the best course of treatment. However, you should still be proactive and ask what you can do to boost your oral health. A dental professional will always be happy to share the latest advancements, new products or different cleaning techniques that could improve your oral hygiene routine.\r\n<h2>How Does My Diet Affect My Teeth?<\/h2>\r\nThe foods you eat and beverages you drink affect more than just your general body health \u2013 your diet also impacts the health of your teeth and gums. For example:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Sugary, sticky and acidic foods can cause cavities and should be a limited part of your diet<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Coffee, tea and wine can stain your teeth<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A balanced diet rich in protein, whole fruit and leafy greens can contribute to good oral health<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIf you are unsure whether you are making the right dietary choices to benefit the health of your teeth and gums, do not hesitate to raise the issue with your dentist.\r\n<h2>Anything I Should Tell My Family Doctor?<\/h2>\r\nOral health is closely connected to overall health. In fact, research has linked common dental issues like gum disease to stroke, heart disease and other serious medical issues. For this reason, it is very important to let your family doctor know if you are experiencing any serious dental trouble.\r\n\r\nOf course, this advice also works both ways: you should also tell your dentist about any important changes in your overall health status since your last visit. Keeping all members of your healthcare team on the same page will help ensure you receive the care you need.\r\n<h2>When Can I Schedule My Next Appointment?<\/h2>\r\nYour dentist will be glad to hear this question! The American Dental Association recommends getting a routine oral exam every six months to maintain a healthy mouth. Scheduling your next appointment before you walk out the dentist\u2019s doors is the best way to ensure you return for your next biannual checkup.\r\n\r\nTake ownership of your dental health by asking these 4 important questions the next time you hop into the dentist\u2019s chair.\r\n<h2>About the Author<\/h2>\r\nA premier cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/meet-dr-latner.html\">Dr. Les Latner<\/a> has achieved both accreditation in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry \u2013 one of less than 10 dentists who can claim that accomplishment. He welcomes questions about oral health from patients both old and new. They can contact him via his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by calling his office at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?ei=JqrxW7TgA4O-aKqglcgI&amp;q=les+latner+los+angeles+westside+&amp;oq=les+latner+los+angeles+westside+&amp;gs_l=psy-ab.3...20789.22858..23228...0.0..0.412.3104.2-5j4j1......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i22i30j33i21j33i160.Hutn1Z_IHUM\">310-477-1081<\/a>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"While you do not need to be a chatty Cathy, it is a good idea to have a conversation with your dentist the next time he or she is cleaning your teeth. A dental appointment is about more than just checking for cavities \u2013 it is also the perfect opportunity to discuss how to improve your overall oral health. Here are 4 key questions to ask the next time you visit a Los Angeles dentist. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/4-important-questions-to-ask-los-angeles-dentist\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1276","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>4 Important Questions to Ask a Los Angeles Dentist<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A trip to a Los Angeles dentist is about more than just checking for cavities. 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