How to Ensure Your Bedtime Hygiene Is Okay

By Arthur Kezian

Dental health is very important. Many people have a fear for dentists because of the discomfort that they associate with their tooth pain. Dr. Arthur A. Kezian and his staff have very important dental advice that everyone should use to maintain their oral hygiene and bedtime hygiene is a big part of that.

Brushing the teeth

Brushing your teeth before hitting the sack is an important habit to maintain. You can avoid waking up with awful bad breath in the morning by brushing your teeth at night. Tooth brushing removes harmful bacteria that stay on them overnight and eventually lead to the build-up of plague which in turn leads to tooth decay. In order to have long lasting results, you should brush your teeth for about two minutes.

Flossing is also an important part of a person’s oral hygiene. You should floss at least once every day, preferably after every meal. While tooth brushing is critical and helps remove the food particles in the teeth, it doesn’t remove all the food particles that are stuck in between the teeth like floss does. Tarter build up can easily be prevented by flossing before going to bed at night.

Gargling Mouthwash

Many people gargle with mouthwash before stepping out of the house. Mouthwash has fluoride and other ingredients that are helpful for the mouth. After doing all the necessary brushing and flossing you should gargle with mouthwash so you wake up with great smelling breath.

Achieving and maintaining good dental health seems daunting. When taking steps to incorporate them in your daily routine, you eventually get used to them and the results are often very rewarding.

For those who experience bruxism, a mouth guard is a great option. They come in handy by preventing the enamel from wearing and keep you from developing TJM problems. Bedtime oral health is an important part in the maintaining of dental hygiene and definitely something everyone should take seriously as Dr. Kezian and staff advise.

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

-N.S.

Why It’s Important to Understand How Tooth Decay Forms

By Arthur Kezian

Tooth decay is a very crucial topic; many people don’t even realize that their teeth have decay until it is too late. Before discussing ways to repair tooth decay, you should understand how and why it starts in the first place.

What is tooth decay?

Tooth decay is basically a cavity that is starting to form. It is caused by a process called demineralization – dissolving of the enamel. Your enamel is made up of many minerals, one of which is calcium. Acids in your mouth dissolve these minerals and start to soften your enamel. This allows bacteria in the mouth to penetrate deeper into your teeth and cause cavities over time. 

How to detect tooth decay:

Many people would expect to have clear forewarning signs when their teeth are deteriorating, but that is not always the case. When your teeth are just starting to form decay, you don’t feel much. It is when further deterioration occurs where you feel some symptoms. These symptoms can be sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures, discoloration of your teeth, or in more dramatic cases, throbbing pain. Feeling pain is a sign that the decay has enlarged and must be treated as soon as possible.

Treatment and Prevention Methods:

To treat tooth decay, your dentist will take an X-Ray of the area, and upon taking an X-Ray can decide how far the tooth has deteriorated. If it is possible to save the tooth with a filling, as in the decay has not yet reached the nerve, then a composite filling that matches the shade of your tooth can be put in. The decay is drilled out, the tooth is desensitized, and the filling is placed to stop further decay. Visiting your dentist on a regular basis (at least once every six months) can help prevent big cavities. Your dentist will find and keep an eye on beginning cavities and take action when they start to decay more. This way, you don’t have to worry about the decay reaching the nerve and having to get a root canal instead of a filling.

Another way to prevent cavities is simply by brushing and flossing faithfully. Make it a night-time routine to brush your teeth, floss in between all of them, and even use antibacterial mouthwash that has enamel protection. Now, some people are prone to getting cavities and say that brushing and flossing doesn’t make a difference, that’s wrong; without brushing and flossing you would get twice the amount of cavities. 

Take action against preventing tooth decay and visit your dentist today. Dr. Arthur A. Kezian and his staff are ready to help you do exactly that. Keep your oral hygiene in good hands. Call the office for more information or for a free consultation. It’s a small step that will benefit you immensely.

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

-N.S.

Bad Breath - Don’t Feel Insecure

By Arthur Kezian

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can make people feel very insecure. Apart from the discomfort associated with bad breath, it can also make socializing very difficult. Given the effects of bad breath on one’s life and social circumstances, Dr Kezian has outlined the causes, treatments, and best dental and lifestyle habits that can help one entirely eliminate bad breath from their lives.

Halitosis is basically caused by bacteria which cling onto the teeth, tongue, and gums causing a foul smell as they multiply and thrive. Further, bad breath varies in intensity with the mouth being particularly smelly in the morning or right after a meal. This is because at night the mouth doesn’t get the oxygen that it requires which gives the bacteria a chance to multiply and produce awful odors, especially if one fails to brush their teeth before sleeping.

Bad breath can either be transient, which goes away after brushing, or it can be chronic, which means brushing will not necessarily stop the smell. One of the most common causes of transient bad breath is diet. Eating food with strong odors such as garlic, cheese, onions, and meat usually leaves a persistent bad odor in the mouth unless one brushes their teeth or uses mouthwash. On the other hand, chronic bad breath is usually caused by dental health problems such as gum disease, tooth decay, and dry mouth. Other causes of bad breath include diabetes, lesions caused by viral diseases such as herpes or HIV, and lifestyle habits such as smoking, tobacco chewing, and alcohol consumption.

According to Dr Kezian, the simplest way of effectively combating bad breath is through a regular thorough mouth cleansing. One should faithfully brush their teeth twice a day taking special care to brush hidden parts like the back of the tongue. This is a notorious area for bacteria to hide. If this fails one can book an appointment with Dr Kezian who is highly qualified for halitosis treatments. Alternatively, if the culprit is not one of the major dental problems such as gum disease or tooth decay, Dr Kezian can refer you to a specialist or a general practitioner who is better placed to make the appropriate diagnosis.

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

-N.S.

How Dental Technology Is Effectively Used By Dentists

By Arthur Kezian

Dental health is very important, which means visiting a dentist on a regular basis is highly recommended. With modern day advancements in dental technology, making and going to an appointment has become less stressful. Dentists who are up-to-date with dental technology can actually help make your dental visit pleasurable.

DIAGNOdent:

Many patients have had to endure the uncomfortable experience of dental probing tools. DIAGNOdent is a handheld laser device that aids in the detection of cavities. This innovation gives your dentist a chance to check for tooth decay without the need to use a probe. Small lesions can be detected at an early stage which means you can save your tooth before the decay enlarges. Protecting and preserving your teeth have never been simpler.

Intra-Oral Photographs:

Another great advancement in general dentistry is the intra-oral camera. This is a diagnostic equipment that allows dentists to visualize parts of your mouth that an X-Ray won’t necessarily show. It is a digital camera made specifically for the mouth; this camera has a built in light source and can magnify an image by about 25 times. Intra-oral cameras are great because they can show patients areas of their mouth that are not visible when looking in the mirror (i.e. their wisdom teeth, the back portion of their upper and lower teeth, in between areas, and etc…). At Dr. Kezian’s office, intra-oral pictures appear on the screen right after they are taken. This way, the doctor and the patient can review areas of the patient’s teeth together.

The use of new dental technology helps dentists give precise diagnosis and treatment to the patients. Not only do these equipments aid the doctor, but they are great for the patients too. Why not opt for time-saving, simpler dental visits? Call Dr. Kezian’s office for a free consultation and take advantage of the use of these new innovations, you’ll be glad you did.  

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

-N.S.