When you look in the mirror, are you satisfied with your smile? Does it seem like your teeth have lost their luster and bright, white color? Maybe your teeth don’t have major problems, but they’re just not the perfect luminous smile you see in magazines or on T.V.. Or maybe you do notice a few [...]

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In Los Angeles, it can be hard finding a dentist you can trust at a facility with top of the line technology and equipment. At Bedford Dental group in Beverly Hills, your search is over. Our team of highly experienced cosmetic dentists offer an array of dental services such as Invisalign, full mouth reconstruction, root [...]

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Years ago, if your tooth had a diseased nerve, you would probably end up losing that tooth. Fortunately today, it is possible to save a tooth with nerve damage by having root canal therapy. Inside every tooth is the pulp which runs down to the root like a thread. The pulp tissue can die if [...]

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Over time, your teeth lose their luster and white color. They can appear dull, gray, and even have small chips. This is because of years of foods, drinks, and for some, smoking. Many people who want straight and bright smiles don’t want to have to go through months or years of wearing braces or Invisalign, [...]

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Temporomandibular joint disorder, pronounced TEMP-er-o-man-DIB-u-ler and also called TMJ, affects the joints that serve as hinges for your jaws, located in front of the ears. The bottom jaw is connected to the temporal bone of the skull, hence its name. If you have TMJ, one or both of these joints swell and can cause you [...]

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There are a few types of anesthesia your dentist can give you during a procedure. Depending on your specific condition and treatment, a different type of anesthesia will be administered. You could receive local anesthesia or sedation and general anesthesia. These anesthetics will help give you a pleasant, pain-free procedure while you’re awake or asleep.
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A gingival graft, also called gum graft, is a procedure that covers exposed tooth root using grafted oral tissue from other regions of the mouth. Your teeth are surrounded by pink gingival and mucosa tissue. The tissue forms a barrier to protect the tooth from bacteria and the gingival acts as protection during certain things [...]

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You just had that dreaded, but very necessary, root canal. What do you do now?
Pain and discomfort is common after a root canal and will eventually subside. If desired, it can be treated with over the counter pain medications such as ibuprofen. The medicine will alleviate swelling and sensitivity. Discuss this with your dentist and [...]

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There are several options to choose from when it comes to getting a whiter, brighter smile. To do it yourself, most stores sell at-home tooth whitening kits that come with strips or mouth trays. If you want something that lasts much longer, dentists offer tooth whitening procedures that can be done in about an hour.
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