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Jan 11

You will want to read this! 11 bad habits that can ruin your teeth:

1. Smoking
Smoking stains your teeth, can cause gum and periodontal disease, and can even result in premature permanent tooth loss. And don’t forget that tobacco products are the primary cause of most oral cancers.

2. Nail Biting
Our nails are made out of a tough material known as keratin. Chewing on keratin causes cracking, chipping, and/or erosion of your teeth. Nail-biting also repositions your jaw at a misaligned angle.

3. Chewing on foreign objects, such as pencils
Chewing on a foreign object often results in an unconscious application of excessive force. This can damage teeth.

4. Chewing Ice
Crunching an ice cube is pitting one hard object against another. It’s inevitable that sometimes your teeth are going to lose that contest.

5. Playing sports without a mouthguard

6. Thumb sucking
It can misalign your new teeth as they arrive, and it can even cause deformities in the roof of your mouth.

7. Tongue piercings
It’s surprisingly easy to bite down on the appliance, and chipped teeth are often the result.

8. Opening things with your teeth: A cracked tooth is not a good look.

9. Teeth Grinding
Whether you are grinding by day, by night, or both, this habit will erode your teeth, and increase tooth sensitivity.

10. Brushing your teeth too hard, using a toothbrush that’s too hard, or both
This causes the soft tissue of our teeth to become exposed. This exposure increases vulnerability to erosion, gum disease, and tooth decay.

11. Drinking beverages with sugar in them, including sports drinks
The harmful bacteria in our mouths thrive on sugar, and that causes plaque to be produced more quickly. Plaque, in turn, turns into tartar, which causes tooth and gum decay if not promptly and properly removed. Just avoiding sugary foods and drinks prevents all this.

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If you suffer from any of these symptoms then it's time to see a periodontist and avoid related health issues:

1. Bleeding Gums when Brushing or Flossing

2. Red, Swollen, Tender Gums

3. Chronic Bad Breath (Halitosis)

4. Hot and/or Cold Sensitive Teeth

5. Loose Teeth (in adults)

6. Gum Recession: If your teeth are looking longer, it could be because your gums are receding.

Periodontitis also comes with the potential for related health issues. Periodontal infections correlate with heart disease, diabetes, osteopenia, and osteoporosis. That’s why it’s important to get gum disease treated before the bacterial infection spreads through the bloodstream.

Two of the most trusted and respected periodontists and holistic dentists in Southern California are the American Board of Periodontology-certified husband and wife team of Dr. Abdy Moshrefi, DDS, and Dr. Nazanin Daneshmand, DDS.

At our beautiful Beverly Hills offices, MD Periodontics offers patients the best periodontic treatment that Los Angeles has to offer. Our holistic approach to dentistry ensures that your treatment utilizes the least toxic materials available, the most advanced technology, and amenities including aromatherapy to minimize discomfort and stress during procedures. You’ll experience a supportive atmosphere you would never expect to find at a dental office and results that you will love.

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Dec 1

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Dental anxiety keeping you from going to the dentist?

The dental anxiety treatment tips below may seem simple, but not always easy for everyone. Your mouth, teeth, and gums will thank you for trying.

1. Advise the office staff when you make your appointment that this is a scary experience for you. When you arrive, remind the office of your phone call.

2. Feel free to ask your dentist questions! Many times, as you become more informed, you can increase your feeling of being in control. Knowledge tends to decrease nervousness.

3. Come up with an agreed-upon communication strategy with your dentist. If at any time you need a break, let the dentist know.

4. If you experience pain, speak up! The dental experience is not meant to be a form of torture.

Just because you are at the dentist physically, doesn’t mean your mind can’t be elsewhere.

5. Bring your headphones and play your favorite music or podcast while the dentist is doing his work.

6. Bring a small, handheld object to gently squeeze while in the chair. Fidget spinners also work.

7. Do some creative visualization. Pick a place you’d rather be and transport yourself there.

Practice conscious awareness to relax the mind

8. Mindful breathing can go a long way toward reducing stress. Count to five while you inhale, hold your breath and count to five, and then exhale and count to five.

9. Relax your body one part at a time. Begin with your head and slowly work your way down to your toes.

Is there dental anxiety medication?
There are several effective anesthetics to help promote oral conscious sedation and relieve anxiety and pain. Sedation dentistry (also known as sleep dentistry) sometimes provides patients with chemical help to calm down.

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Nov 29

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No better way to top off the holiday weekend than by celebrating Dr. Moshrefi’s birthday 🥳🎈So much to be grateful for. Sending love to all our patients, colleagues, staff, and friends. #beverlyhills #cosmeticdentistry #dentalimplants ...

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Don't let pregnancy gingivitis disrupt your pregnancy! Between 60 – 75% of pregnant women develop gingivitis. Gingivitis is a common and usually mild form of gum disease. It causes irritation, redness, and swelling (inflammation) of your gingiva.

The link between pregnancy and gingivitis probably stems from the surging hormonal changes that accompany pregnancy. The immune system also goes through alterations to accommodate the growing co-habitant.

These changes increase the blood flow through the gums, which makes them more sensitive and swollen.

Gingivitis and periodontitis are linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes. These include preterm birth and low birth weight. So, pregnancy is a reason for more dental care, not less.

The symptoms of pregnancy gingivitis:
-Red, swollen, or tender gum tissue
-Bleeding gums
-Receding gums
-Sensitive teeth
-Pain or discomfort while chewing
-Teeth that become loose or wobbly
-Bad breath

How to treat pregnancy gingivitis:
Brush and Floss!
Brush with a soft toothbrush at least twice a day. Use fluoride toothpaste. Brush for at least two minutes each time and gentle flossing daily.

Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps battle the bacteria that build up in and around your gums.

Vitamin A
Vitamin A is essential in keeping tooth calcium healthy.

Salt Water
Gargling with sea salt can also help reduce gingivitis inflammation.

Eat Well
Avoid sodas and stay away from foods that are sugary or starchy.

Rinse after morning sickness
After experiencing morning sickness, be sure to rinse out your mouth carefully to protect your tooth enamel.

If gingivitis symptoms persist, promptly see your dentist. Even without gingivitis, you should be visiting your dentist at least twice a year.

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Nov 18

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$Why clenching is so bad for your teeth! Bruxism is the practice or habit of grinding or clenching one’s teeth. Given today’s world, the most surprising thing about bruxism is that we don’t all have it. In a survey conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA), 70% of responding dentists reported a recent increase in patients experiencing teeth grinding and clenching. Symptoms include: -Teeth grinding during sleep, which may be audible enough to wake a sleep partner. -Flattening, fracturing, chipping, or loosening of teeth. -Tooth wear eroding the tooth enamel, which may, in turn, expose inner layers of the affected teeth. -Increased tooth pain or sensitivity. -Tired and/or tight jaw muscles, or a sore jaw that becomes locked in either a closed or open position. -Jaw pain, facial pain, neck pain, or earache. -Headaches emanating from the temples. -Soreness from biting damage to the inside of the cheek. -Sleep disruption. Bruxism can be disruptive enough to often wake the patient. Risk factors of bruxism include: -Stress and anxiety -Youth: Bruxism is common in children and usually disappears with age. -Disposition: having an aggressive, competitive, or hyperactive personality -Negative lifestyle choices: smoking tobacco and/or excessive use of alcohol -Malocclusion: a condition in which the patient’s teeth don’t properly fit with each other -Side effect of various antidepressant medications Treatment options correspond to the identified causes. When the cause appears to be malocclusion or mixed dentition (the stage of a child’s teeth development where the emerging permanent teeth are larger than the baby teeth), night guards can reduce bruxism and its consequences. When stress and anxiety cause bruxism, strategies for mental and physical relaxation are most appropriate. #grindingteeth #clenchingteeth #bruxism #periodontists #mdperiodontics #beverlyhills #losangeles$

Why clenching is so bad for your teeth!

Bruxism is the practice or habit of grinding or clenching one’s teeth. Given today’s world, the most surprising thing about bruxism is that we don’t all have it.

In a survey conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA), 70% of responding dentists reported a recent increase in patients experiencing teeth grinding and clenching.

Symptoms include:
-Teeth grinding during sleep, which may be audible enough to wake a sleep partner.
-Flattening, fracturing, chipping, or loosening of teeth.
-Tooth wear eroding the tooth enamel, which may, in turn, expose inner layers of the affected teeth.
-Increased tooth pain or sensitivity.
-Tired and/or tight jaw muscles, or a sore jaw that becomes locked in either a closed or open position.
-Jaw pain, facial pain, neck pain, or earache.
-Headaches emanating from the temples.
-Soreness from biting damage to the inside of the cheek.
-Sleep disruption. Bruxism can be disruptive enough to often wake the patient.

Risk factors of bruxism include:
-Stress and anxiety
-Youth: Bruxism is common in children and usually disappears with age.
-Disposition: having an aggressive, competitive, or hyperactive personality
-Negative lifestyle choices: smoking tobacco and/or excessive use of alcohol
-Malocclusion: a condition in which the patient’s teeth don’t properly fit with each other
-Side effect of various antidepressant medications

Treatment options correspond to the identified causes. When the cause appears to be malocclusion or mixed dentition (the stage of a child’s teeth development where the emerging permanent teeth are larger than the baby teeth), night guards can reduce bruxism and its consequences.

When stress and anxiety cause bruxism, strategies for mental and physical relaxation are most appropriate.

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What is Burning Mouth Syndrome?

The medical condition known as burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a diagnostic puzzle, wrapped around a causation mystery, all topped off by a smorgasbord of treatment options.

Why does my mouth burn?
You may have BMS if there is a chronic burning sensation in your mouth or lips as if you just tried to swallow boiling coffee. Other symptoms include enduring altered taste, such as a bitter or metallic taste in your mouth.

The burning pain of BMS may last for days, months, or years. BMS may suddenly disappear and then reappear without notice, even after years without symptoms.

What causes burning mouth syndrome?
When burning mouth syndrome is caused by underlying pain conditions or other abnormalities, it is known as secondary BMS. The treatment plan for secondary BMS is relatively simple: diagnose and cure the underlying condition. Some of the underlying conditions that seem to be associated with burning mouth pain are:

Dry mouth
Nutritional deficiencies
Allergic reactions or other responses to food, fragrances, dyes, or metallic dentures.
Acid reflux
Some medications
Endocrine disorders, such as diabetes or an underactive thyroid
Sjogren’s syndrome
Hormonal changes due to menopause
The side effects of some oral medicines

Treatment for burning mouth syndrome
As noted above, treatment of secondary BMS is straightforward: find the causative condition and cure it. Fortunately, nearly all of the more common conditions which underlie secondary BMS are amenable to available treatment plans.

MD Periodontics offers patients the best periodontic treatment that Los Angeles has to offer. Our holistic approach to dentistry ensures that the treatment you receive will utilize the most advanced technology and amenities. You’ll experience an atmosphere you would never expect to find at a dental office and results that you will love.

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