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If you had a checkup with Dr. Latner<\/a> earlier this year, it may already be time for your second annual visit with Westside Dental Associates<\/a>. That\u2019s because we\u2019re past the halfway point in 2013 and are entering the home stretch. Over the next few months, you can only expect life to get busier as the kids return to school, major holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving get underway, and the hustle and bustle of December gets underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Should You See Your Dentist for a Dental Checkup?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Right now, with summer vacation slowly winding down, it’s the perfect time to see our Los Angeles<\/b> team for regular care. During your appointment, Dr. Latner<\/b> will take a close look at your smile and assess your current health. If we see any signs of tooth decay or gum disease, we can put together a treatment plan right away to help address your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Latner<\/b> can also discuss the cosmetic<\/a> and restorative<\/a> services he offers. With cosmetic and restorative care, you can enjoy better oral health and better confidence\u2014and sometimes in as few as one or two visits. We\u2019ll develop a personalized plan to address your specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule Your Dental Checkup Today!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is it already time for your second checkup? Call<\/a> Westside Dental Associates<\/b> today to schedule your appointment. Dr. Latner<\/b> provides excellent general, cosmetic, and restorative care to patients from all around the Los Angeles<\/b> area, including Santa Monica<\/b>, Beverly Hills<\/b>, West LA<\/b>, and Mar Vista<\/b>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you had a checkup with Dr. Latner earlier this year, it may already be time for your second annual visit with Westside Dental Associates. That\u2019s because we\u2019re past the halfway point in 2013 and are entering the home stretch. Over the next few months, you can only expect life to get busier as the kids return to school, major holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving get underway, and the hustle and bustle of December gets underway. Why Should You See Your Dentist for a Dental Checkup? Right now, with summer vacation slowly winding down, it’s the perfect time to see our Los Angeles team for regular care. During your appointment, Dr. Latner will take a […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[57,44,27,25,87,54,86,18],"class_list":["post-276","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general-dentistry-2","tag-beverly-hills","tag-dr-les-latner","tag-general-dentistry","tag-los-angeles","tag-mar-vista","tag-santa-monica","tag-west-la","tag-westside-dental-associates"],"yoast_head":"\nIs It Time for Your Home-Stretch Checkup? - Westside Dental Associates<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Haven't scheduled your dental checkup yet? 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