The food you eat can affect your teeth in lots of ways, like causing wear and tear, discoloration, etc. In order to thrive, the bacteria living in the mouth has to burn sugar. They form acid as the byproduct. This acid has the power to dissolve your tooth enamel and also lead to cavities. Let […]
Skipping brushing your teeth now and then, may look like 'not a big deal.' Taking everything into account, you might think that to have a missing tooth here and there isn't your end. But you need to keep this in the notice that it can lead to unhealthy dental habits, eventually causing severe damage to […]
Oral health doesn’t mean your teeth alone. In order to keep your teeth in place, it is essential to have a strong foundation of healthy gum tissue and enough bone support. Any problem with your gums, or if you have gum disease, then it can affect these supportive structures. If left untreated, it can lead […]
Oral health is never always about having a pearly and neatly aligned set of teeth. Ensuring that your gums are in good shape and health are equally important aspects of dental health. Unhealthy gums don't show immediate symptoms such as pain or lumps but instead, show minor signs as it is a progressive form of […]
Your oral health can say a lot about you. As surprising as it sounds, but a patient's oral health can offer several clues about his/her overall health. A year or two ago, any medical physician who may have come across a patient with heart disease or diabetes would not refer him/her to a dentist or […]
Protecting the teeth from external trauma is just as important as taking care of oral hygiene and appearance. Especially, if you’re a sportsperson, you stand a higher risk of getting injured in the mouth due to the extreme physical work that you involve in. To save your teeth from possible damage, it is advisable to […]
Your general dentist is the main provider of your oral health care needs. Although regular dental appointments are always recommended, there is a lot of dental hygiene regimes that you can follow in between appointments to help you maintain the results from your last dental appointment and also ensure that your dental health is up […]
All of us hope and long for a healthy, well-built, straight set of teeth that are durable and long-lasting. Just the thought of having to cope with missing teeth may instill a lack of confidence thereby preventing us from carrying out normal functions of the teeth and mouth. With the onset of dental implants, more […]
Veneers are thin sheaths of dental-grade porcelain used to enhance a smile’s appearance. As one of the several cosmetic dental procedures available, many wonder when a veneer would be preferable to bonding, crowns, or other treatments. Porcelain veneers are an ideal esthetic improvement in several different circumstances, and our Bellflower dentist can help you find […]
Dr. Ayoub is known for providing effective dental care for adults. However, our practice also provides dental care for children around three years old or older, so long as they are mature enough to see a general dentist and do not have health concerns requiring the care of a pediatric dentistry specialist. If you choose […]