Green Tea May Be Good for Periodontal Health

By Arthur Kezian

I’m pretty sure you heard the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” What do you think would probably keep you away from the dentist? The answer would be a cup of green tea. Yes, recent studies from Japan show that consuming green tea on a regular basis may help promote periodontal health and prevent gum disease. But of course, remember you still have to visit your dentist on a regular basis.

Nowadays, a lot of people are getting more and more conscious about their health. People would really spend time and effort to look for food and beverages which will benefit their overall health. So now is a good time to read about the benefits of green tea which has been also linked to having healthy teeth and gums.  Researchers have found out that middle-aged men from Japan ages 49 to 59, who had regular intakes of green tea had better periodontal health compared to those with less consumption of this type of beverage.

There are lots of speculations about the wonders of drinking tea and now the demand for this drink is getting popular because of the proven health benefits it has been giving people for quite some time already.  Imagine not only will green tea give you a healthy and good looking appearance but will also be responsible with promoting healthy teeth and gums. Green tea is rich in antioxidants and the one which is responsible on the beneficial effect on the gums are what you call “catechins”.

What are the benefits of “catechins” to ones periodontal health?

·        It helps fight bacteria producing cavity from Streptococcus mutans which clings to the teeth. S. mutans uses sugars in the mouth which produces a sticky colorless deposit called plaque combined with saliva and food which produce deposits that collect on teeth and where teeth and gums meet.
·        Green tea helps inhibit the production of plaque which is a type of colorless deposits which constantly forms on the tooth surface. The buildup of plaque is the primary factor in periodontal disease discovered by a dentist.
·        Catechins found in green tea makes the tooth surface a bit more slippery which gives bacteria a hard time to cling onto the enamel.

Perhaps the most effective benefit of green tea would involve the bacteria responsible for causing gum disease where the patient ends up having the dreaded root canal treatment. Japanese researchers recently did a “test tube” study with different bacteria strains taken from patients having infected root canals. There were 24 bacterial strains which were taken into consideration. Put of the 24 bacterial strains, 21 were inhibited and completely destroyed by the green tea extracts. There are 4 different types of Japanese green tea extracts – the refined, ordinary, course and roasted.

Not only green tea has a multitude of benefits towards a good and healthy body and gum disease, it now also plays an important part with fighting bacteria in our mouth. Enjoy a cup of green tea everyday to ward of cavities, improve your immune system, give you a healthy heart, and beautify your skin as well.

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 

-N.S.

Dental Care for Your Children

By Arthur Kezian

Having a child is such a blessing. Seeing them smile all the time is priceless. You, as parents are keys to having their children have a happy and painless smile. No parent would want to see their children in pain. But sometimes, when you see your kids complain because of a toothache, you become weary and sad. Here are some tips by a pediatric dentist to help you and your children maintain a healthy smile.

Because dental visits play an integral part of your child’s total health program, we approach this visit as a natural part of your concern for optimal health maintenance.  We truly care about your child’s total health It is really very important to promote good oral health.

Entrusting us and our team as your child’s “Dental Home” will allow us to provide and implement preventive oral health measures that would keep your child free from oral diseases. This is what we can offer you best. As your dentist, we would like to focus on prevention, early detection and treatment of oral diseases, and we keep our practice with the latest advances in dentistry for your children. Pleasant visits to the dental office promote the establishment of trust and confidence in your child that will last a lifetime.

Promoting good oral health care starts from the parents and their oral health habits at home. Proper nutrition is also essential. We would be pleased to discuss to you how to engage your children to develop ways of promoting healthy teeth at home. Feel free to contact Dr. Arthur Kezian at 323 467 -2777 and together let us promote good oral habits and healthy strong teeth to your children.

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 

-N.S.

Do Not Be Afraid, It’s Just a Root Canal

By Arthur Kezian

You often hear people say that “they would rather have this type of pain than have a root canal”. This is how scared people are when it comes to root canals. Pain is an inevitable feeling and the fear of having a root canal gives people that unpleasant notion. But, root canals are the solution when you have an infection or severe decay on your teeth. Instead of having your tooth pulled out, your RCT dentist might offer you the option to do a root canal and save that tooth.

Having a root canal will definitely alleviate the pain you have been feeling that makes you agitated, restless, at most times affects your daily routines. Painful root canal is such a thing of the past. Endodontists or root canal professionals have intricately perfected this procedure and science and technology has gone a long way to be able to give you the utmost comfort when having this type of procedure. Go to your dentist immediately. Don’t just take pain relievers, because that will not fix your tooth. The problem will persist unless you get to a dental office and compose a plan with your dentist.

Your dentist will explain to you that a root canal is a type of dental procedure or treatment which is done to repair and save a tooth which has badly decayed or infected. A diagnostic x-ray often goes with it. During the root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed by the use of endodontic files. The inside of the tooth is then cleaned with antibacterial agents and sealed with root canal cement. Without root canal treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and an abscess may be formed on the bone area.

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 

-N.S.

Instructions and Tips to Help You Find Your New Dentist

By Arthur Kezian

You will find a dental office in this city with dedicated and professional dentistry experts. Their primary focus is to restore and enhance patient’s teeth or gums good health while educating preventative oral hygiene.

Environment

Most dental offices may be small but cozy that offers a friendly atmosphere which patients find very comfortable. With proper timed dental appointments, there is no long waiting for treatment. You would not need to waste time at the dental office or be flustered emotionally waiting long at the office.

Expertise
A qualified dentist is an in-house dental specialist in aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry, crowning, root canal therapy, bridge, veneers, porcelain crowns, teeth whitening, periodontics and prosthetics. Hence, his dental office is a one-stop treatment to care for your teeth.

The dentist adopts the professional and gentle approach of involving the patient in determining his dental needs and dental decision in order to establish the best dental care path and plan for the patient.

Long term good dental health is the primary focus and objective of dentists using the best treatment such as leading-edge dental technologies. Aesthetic techniques are considered to complement cosmetic techniques for the best results on your teeth.

Cosmetic dental veneers can be performed easily to give you the desire brighter and whiter smile while dental implants are performed to restore your teeth to its original best.

Characteristics

To ensure that you get the best dentist, check if he will explain all issues and procedures to you clearly and simply so that you can understand exactly what is involved. You should know exactly what the procedure is as recommended to you with the side effects and costs.

A dentist should be patient in running over the required details of every recommended treatment while explaining clearly the full condition of your oral hygiene before making recommendations.
For every procedure recommended, the dentist should also indicate its pros and cons with the expected duration to be taken by the procedure, the type of materials and equipment used and the durability of the implants or effects of the treatment.
Before the treatment or procedure is to be carried out, the dentist should perform a thorough check on the viability of the procedure on you as not everybody is suited to every dental procedure.

There must be a thorough check up on your teeth, mouth and gum condition as well as your general health before proceeding with any dental procedure. Some with sensitive teeth are not recommended for certain dental treatments as they may experience severe pain.
The dentist should be an expert in performing a thorough screening on your teeth, mouth and gum with an X-ray or a CT scan to prove the health of your mouth and body.
It is important for a dentist to determine if any anesthesia is required in any dental procedure. In many dental procedures, local anesthesia is required to control the pain so that the patient will not be discomforted. The professional dentist should be sensitive to caring for your comfort and peace of mind during any dental procedure.

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 

-N.S.