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<\/a>Taking good care of your teeth and gums is a 24\/7 endeavor. You may already know that dentists recommend brushing in the morning and before you go to sleep at night, but you may not be aware of other steps you should be taking at night to protect your oral health. Get informed and then make an appointment<\/a> to see Dr. Latner<\/a> at Westside Dental Associates<\/a>. Dr. Latner specializes in preventative and restorative dental care<\/b> for patients throughout West Los Angeles, CA, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice, Beverly Hills, Marina del Rey, Rancho Park, Mar Vista<\/a> and the surrounding communities.\r\n\r\nNightly Dental Care Routine<\/b>\r\n\r\nHaving a good dental car<\/b>e routine at night is important to prevent tooth decay and gum disease<\/a>. At night we don\u2019t swallow and our mouths can dry out, creating the perfect environment for bacterial growth. If we forget to brush and floss before bed, the bacteria will have plenty of food particles at their disposal to turn into tooth eroding acid. You can stop this from happening by remembering to brush, floss and rinse with antiseptic mouthwash every night before you go to sleep. If you have a history of tooth decay and gum disease, or are at higher risks for developing those concerns, you may also need to brush and floss after dinner to decrease the likelihood of their development.\r\n\r\nDental Care at Night for Bruxism<\/b>\r\n\r\nAnother problem you may have at night is a condition called bruxism, more commonly referred to as \u201cteeth grinding\u201d. Bruxism<\/a> occurs in people with a bite misalignment and crooked or missing teeth<\/a>. You may not even be aware of the condition except for a dull throbbing and persistent headache or toothache that won\u2019t go away. Excessive bruxism can cause chronic dental care problems such as tooth loss and painful disorders of the jaw like TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder)<\/a>. The good news is that teeth grinding can be easily treated with a custom-fitted nightguard from our Dr. Latner<\/b>.\r\n\r\nQuality Dental Care in Los Angeles, CA<\/b>\r\n\r\nPrevention is the key to a healthy smile. If you are proactive in your dental care,<\/b> you will save a lot of time and money on dental treatments for conditions that can be prevented with a comprehensive dental care routine. The most important step you can take is to make an appointment<\/a> to see Dr. Latner at Westside Dental Associates<\/a>. Dr. Latner<\/a> wants to partner with you to maintain your good oral health. Dr. Latner proudly serves patients throughout West Los Angeles, CA, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice, Beverly Hills, Marina del Rey, Rancho Park, Mar Vista<\/a> and the surrounding communities.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Taking good care of your teeth and gums is a 24\/7 endeavor. You may already know that dentists recommend brushing in the morning and before you go to sleep at night, but you may not be aware of other steps you should be taking at night to protect your oral health. Get informed and then make an appointment to see Dr. Latner at Westside Dental Associates. Dr. Latner specializes in preventative and restorative dental care for patients throughout West Los Angeles, CA, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice, Beverly Hills, Marina del Rey, Rancho Park, Mar Vista and the surrounding communities. Nightly Dental Care Routine Having a good dental care routine at night is important to prevent […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[57,89,56,17,44,27,79,107,25,7,15,6,87,59,112,55,54,58,86,18],"class_list":["post-500","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general-dentistry-2","tag-beverly-hills","tag-brentwood","tag-culver-city","tag-dr-latner","tag-dr-les-latner","tag-general-dentistry","tag-gum-disease","tag-gum-disease-therapy","tag-los-angeles","tag-los-angeles-cosmetic-dentistry","tag-los-angeles-dental-implants","tag-los-angeles-dentistry","tag-mar-vista","tag-marina-del-rey","tag-playa-vista","tag-rancho-park","tag-santa-monica","tag-venice","tag-west-la","tag-westside-dental-associates"],"yoast_head":"\nDental Care at Night<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" 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<\/a>Taking good care of your teeth and gums is a 24\/7 endeavor. You may already know that dentists recommend brushing in the morning and before you go to sleep at night, but you may not be aware of other steps you should be taking at night to protect your oral health. Get informed and then make an appointment<\/a> to see Dr. Latner<\/a> at Westside Dental Associates<\/a>. Dr. Latner specializes in preventative and restorative dental care<\/b> for patients throughout West Los Angeles, CA, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice, Beverly Hills, Marina del Rey, Rancho Park, Mar Vista<\/a> and the surrounding communities.\r\n\r\nNightly Dental Care Routine<\/b>\r\n\r\nHaving a good dental car<\/b>e routine at night is important to prevent tooth decay and gum disease<\/a>. At night we don\u2019t swallow and our mouths can dry out, creating the perfect environment for bacterial growth. If we forget to brush and floss before bed, the bacteria will have plenty of food particles at their disposal to turn into tooth eroding acid. You can stop this from happening by remembering to brush, floss and rinse with antiseptic mouthwash every night before you go to sleep. If you have a history of tooth decay and gum disease, or are at higher risks for developing those concerns, you may also need to brush and floss after dinner to decrease the likelihood of their development.\r\n\r\nDental Care at Night for Bruxism<\/b>\r\n\r\nAnother problem you may have at night is a condition called bruxism, more commonly referred to as \u201cteeth grinding\u201d. Bruxism<\/a> occurs in people with a bite misalignment and crooked or missing teeth<\/a>. You may not even be aware of the condition except for a dull throbbing and persistent headache or toothache that won\u2019t go away. Excessive bruxism can cause chronic dental care problems such as tooth loss and painful disorders of the jaw like TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder)<\/a>. The good news is that teeth grinding can be easily treated with a custom-fitted nightguard from our Dr. Latner<\/b>.\r\n\r\nQuality Dental Care in Los Angeles, CA<\/b>\r\n\r\nPrevention is the key to a healthy smile. If you are proactive in your dental care,<\/b> you will save a lot of time and money on dental treatments for conditions that can be prevented with a comprehensive dental care routine. The most important step you can take is to make an appointment<\/a> to see Dr. Latner at Westside Dental Associates<\/a>. Dr. Latner<\/a> wants to partner with you to maintain your good oral health. Dr. Latner proudly serves patients throughout West Los Angeles, CA, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice, Beverly Hills, Marina del Rey, Rancho Park, Mar Vista<\/a> and the surrounding communities.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Taking good care of your teeth and gums is a 24\/7 endeavor. You may already know that dentists recommend brushing in the morning and before you go to sleep at night, but you may not be aware of other steps you should be taking at night to protect your oral health. Get informed and then make an appointment to see Dr. Latner at Westside Dental Associates. Dr. Latner specializes in preventative and restorative dental care for patients throughout West Los Angeles, CA, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice, Beverly Hills, Marina del Rey, Rancho Park, Mar Vista and the surrounding communities. Nightly Dental Care Routine Having a good dental care routine at night is important to prevent […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[57,89,56,17,44,27,79,107,25,7,15,6,87,59,112,55,54,58,86,18],"class_list":["post-500","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general-dentistry-2","tag-beverly-hills","tag-brentwood","tag-culver-city","tag-dr-latner","tag-dr-les-latner","tag-general-dentistry","tag-gum-disease","tag-gum-disease-therapy","tag-los-angeles","tag-los-angeles-cosmetic-dentistry","tag-los-angeles-dental-implants","tag-los-angeles-dentistry","tag-mar-vista","tag-marina-del-rey","tag-playa-vista","tag-rancho-park","tag-santa-monica","tag-venice","tag-west-la","tag-westside-dental-associates"],"yoast_head":"\n