Crooked teeth make it difficult to properly clean all surfaces of the affected teeth. Patients with crooked teeth are more susceptible to developing tooth decay and even gum disease. When teeth are not thoroughly cleaned, bacteria can begin to develop causing tooth decay, infection and periodontal disease. Crooked teeth can also negatively impact the function […]
How To Deal With Your Chipped Tooth?
If you have a chipped tooth, you might not feel any tooth pain unless the chip is large enough to expose the nerves in the inner layer of the tooth. If a chipped tooth exposes the nerves inside a tooth, you might notice increased tooth sensitivity and pain when chewing or when the chipped tooth […]
Top 7 Signs Your Smile Needs Help!
A healthy mouth adds value to our years, enhances our relationships, and bolsters our confidence. Keep an eye out for anything that detracts from your smile and compromises optimal dental health. Having crooked teeth or feeling less than confident about your smile can put a damper on things when you’d otherwise be grinning. It’s hard […]
Look Years Younger With Dental Implants Ventura
You typically spend the first couple decades of your life wishing you were older, then sometime, years later into adulthood, you start wishing you looked years younger. Here at Anacapa Dental Art Institute many patients who have experienced dental implants in Ventura have told us that implants have not only improved the way that they […]
Common Reasons for Porcelain Veneers Replacement & Aftercare
Enamel, the hard, mineral substance surrounding each tooth, is one of the strongest substances in the body. Despite its strength, tooth enamel can be damaged. One common form of dental damage is a chip. Chipped teeth compromise the strength and aesthetics of the smile. Even more concerning, a deep chip can expose the nerves and […]
The Benefits of Porcelain Veneers in Ventura
Everyone wants to have a beautiful, healthy smile, but many people struggle with cosmetic imperfections in their teeth. Things like chips, cracks, crooked or misshapen teeth can cause individuals to feel self-conscious and keep them from flashing a smile, even in the happiest of occasions. As a Premier Cosmetic Dentist in Ventura, Dr. Jivraj offers many […]
Are Dental Implant Permanent? Can It Be Removed?
Dental implants are inserted into the bone of the jaw where they act as a replacement tooth root. Unlike other forms of tooth replacement, dental implants do not address the missing crown, but rather provide a solid and reliable base for your dental restorations. Because they are secured by bone, dental implants have the potential […]
All-on-4 Dental Implants: A Modern-day and Good-looking Alternative to Conventional Dentures
Despite Ventura County residents’ best efforts, there are times where a majority of teeth in one part of the jaw have a hopeless prognosis and must be removed. When the upper or lower teeth are completely missing, a combination of dentures and dental implants can provide you with the stability and comfort that are essential […]
Is All-On-Four Dental Implants Right For Me As Full Mouth Restoration Option
An Implant procedure that’s being heavily advertised on TV, radio, print and on the web is All On 4 Dental Implants. Supported as a fast and economical way to escape the discomfort and embarrassment of wearing dentures, All On 4 refers to a very specific dental implant treatment plan that can replace all or most […]
Make Dental Damage Disappear With Dental Veneers!
When you have teeth that are damaged, or cosmetically flawed in other ways, the most immediate and significant impact it will have is on the appearance of your smile. But sadly, that’s only the beginning. Dental veneers are custom-made, thin shells of durable ceramic that are bonded to your natural teeth. They’re considered a definitive […]
