Bad Dental Practices
You know what to do: Brush twice daily, floss daily and visit our dentist every six months for a dental exam and cleaning. Do you know what not to do? Bad dental practices can set you up for a lifetime of suffering. Just as it is important to know how to maintain good dental health, it is equally important to know what practices to avoid.
- Skipping routine dental appointments
If you only visit our dentist when you experience pain, you are missing out on valuable preventative advice. You may not be learning about ways you can avoid dental health problems or improve your smiles, and you may miss signs of dental health problems that can be easily treated. You may even end up suffering from severe dental health problems that could have been inexpensively and conservatively treated had they been caught early at a routine appointment. - Not discussing your overall health with our dentist
Dental health and overall health are closely linked. Diabetes, for example, can leave you more prone to gum disease while certain medications can increase the risk of dry mouth and other uncomfortable dental conditions. Chronic headaches or neck pain may be caused by dental problems. Talk to our dentist about your health history in order to ensure you receive the best possible dental care. - Avoiding certain treatments out of fear
You may have heard dental horror stories about someone whose root canal treatment was excruciating or that teeth whitening was dangerous. The truth is that modern dentistry is designed to improve dental health. Our Los Angeles dentist is committed to providing you with safe, comfortable treatments that will leave you feeling more confident about your smile. If you have questions or concerns about any treatment, just ask us. We will answer each of your questions fully so that you understand your options before proceeding.