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TMD

How Dentists Can Treat TMD without Surgery

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) affects the joints that connect your jaw to your skull, often leading to pain, discomfort, and difficulty with everyday activities like chewing and speaking.
Oct 28th, 2024
Smile

Cosmetic Treatment to Enhance Your Overall Smile

Enhancing the appearance of a single tooth can have a significant impact on your overall smile. Whether it’s affected by discoloration, damage, or misalignment, various cosmetic dental treatments are available to address specific issues.
Sep 10th, 2024
Benefits of Dental Implants

7 Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental implants are a long-lasting, highly durable tooth replacement option. Because dental implant restorations replace the entirety of your tooth from root to crown, they offer a wide range of improvements to your oral health.
Aug 28th, 2024
NG

Do I Need A Nightguard?

Nightguards, also known as occlusal guards or splints, are dental appliances designed to protect your teeth and jaw from the harmful effects of teeth grinding or clenching, also known as bruxism
Aug 12th, 2024
Oral Health

Why Your Gums are Important for Overall Health

The health of your gums plays a crucial role in your overall well-being, extending far beyond just your oral hygiene. While many people focus on maintaining healthy teeth, it’s equally important to pay attention to your gum health.
Jun 18th, 2024
Reduction Surgery

What is Pocket Reduction Surgery?

You’ve heard about various dental procedures aimed at enhancing your oral health, but one that might leave you with questions is pocket reduction surgery. What exactly is it, and how does it contribute to the well-being of your gums and teeth?
Jun 18th, 2024
Fruits

The Impact of 5 Essential Nutrients on Teeth

If you were to step back and take an outsider’s look at the foods you eat, would you say your diet is well-rounded? We don’t always eat how we should and many times, that’s okay. Indulgence in life is encouraged but overindulgence in less healthier treats
May 21st, 2024
Dental Implants/Dentures

Dental Implants and Dentures: What's the Difference?

At Lakeview Family Dental, we know that dental implants can offer a comfortable, reliable, permanent solution to missing teeth. But what exactly are they, and how are they different from dentures? Today, we'll be comparing the two by answering the most com
May 8th, 2024
Fractured Tooth

What Happens If Your Tooth Breaks Off at the Gum line?

Other than dental decay and premature tooth loss, a broken tooth is among dentistry's top most common dental problems. Many emergency dentists concentrate on managing and treating the aftermath of a broken tooth.
May 1st, 2024
Sealants

What Is The Most Common Cause of Sealant Loss?

Cavities are the major contributors to dental emergencies, invasive procedures, and tooth loss. That is why our dentist in Sylmar offers treatments to avert and protect against tooth caries. One of the methods used is the application of dental sealants.
Apr 11th, 2024
Sugary foods

Foods That Wreck Havoc on your Teeth and Gums

Certain types of foods increase the bad bacteria in your mouth, affecting the health of your teeth and gums, which may lead to the formation of cavities and the buildup of plaque.
Apr 2nd, 2024
Dental Bridge

What is a Dental Bridge?

Missing front teeth make it difficult to talk, eat, and smile clearly and confidently. Dental Bridges are an excellent solution to get a smile you can proudly show off.
Mar 20th, 2024
Dental Implant Post Care

Things to do After a Dental Implant Procedure

Dental implant procedures offer a remarkable solution for replacing missing teeth and providing both functional and aesthetic benefits. Now, it’s essential to prioritize post-operative care to ensure successful healing and long-term implant success.
Mar 12th, 2024
Wisdom Teeth

How Wisdom Teeth Can Negatively Impact Oral Health

At Lakeview Family Dental, Dr. Nazarian helps patients in Sylmar, CA safeguard their dental health by taking proactive measures to prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and infection, all of which can be caused by wisdom teeth.
Jan 16th, 2024
Foods

7 Foods to Eat if You Have Gum Disease

More than half of Americans suffer from some type of gum disease. Luckily, with early diagnosis, you may still be able to stop the disease and overturn the damages by taking specific measures.
Jan 9th, 2024
Crown

Do Dental Crowns Appear Natural, and Can They Last Forever?

Dental crowns are restorations for damaged teeth. These restorations help restore the tooth's average size, shape, and functionality. Dental crowns are custom-created in a dental laboratory and appear natural, depending on their location.
Nov 16th, 2023
Bone Graft

Is Bone Graft Necessary for Dental Implants

When you postpone your decision to replace a missing tooth, this might lead to significant bone loss due to the previous tooth loss. One question that arises in your mind is whether or not you need a bone graft when you decide to go for a dental implant.
Oct 23rd, 2023
Chipped Teeth

Ways Your Dentist Can Repair a Chipped Tooth

If you're in or near Sylmar, feel free to contact our team at Lakeview Family Dental. Saman Nazarian DDS, has practiced restorative dentistry for 10 years and has experience repairing chipped teeth of all kinds.
Sep 21st, 2023
Implant

Do Dental Implants Get Cavities?

This article focuses on whether dental implants are also prone to tooth decay to convince you finding freedom from cavities is relatively easy if you can get dental implants at Lakeview Family Dental to replace your missing teeth.
Sep 6th, 2023
Veneers

Are Veneers Right For Me?

Are Veneers Right for Me? Veneers offer patients a more even and bright smile by enhancing the appearance of their teeth. They can typically treat numerous cosmetic issues. These include gaps, uneven coloring, or severe discoloration.
Aug 30th, 2023