General and Cosmetic Dentistry
My Blog
Too Much Sugar Can Wreck More Than Your Teeth
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
You've heard it. Your parents heard it—maybe even your grandparents too. Dentists have been alerting people for more than half a century that high sugar consumption contributes to tooth Read More
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read More
Topical Fluoride Could Further Lower Tooth Decay Risk in Children
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
Since the discovery a century ago of its beneficial effect on tooth enamel, fluoride has become an important part of tooth decay prevention. It's routinely added to toothpaste and Read More
Treating "Burning Mouth" Depends on What's Triggering it
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
There's a burning sensation in your mouth even though you haven't had anything hot to eat or drink. It's an experience you've had for years, often accompanied by mouth Read More
Veneers an Affordable, Low Impact Way to Achieve a More Attractive Smile
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
There are a lot of ways to improve the appearance of your teeth. Some methods can be quite involved like crowns or bridgework, which require extensive alteration of teeth Read More
Welcome to Our Blog
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
Welcome to the Blog of LA South Bay Dental Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the Lawndale, CA area, we’re excited you are here. With the Read More
What To Do and Not Do for These 3 Common Childhood Dental Problems
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
Knowing what to do—and what not to do—when your child is sick can greatly affect their health and well-being. That's especially true with dental problems. Here then are some Dos Read More
What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
People are choosing dental implants at an increasing rate to replace missing teeth, either as an individual tooth or as a support for other restorations. But unlike other replacement Read More
What's Causing Your Toothache? The Answer Determines Your Treatment
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
Pain has a purpose: it tells us when something's wrong with our bodies. Sometimes it's obvious, like a cut or bruise. Sometimes, though, it takes a bit of sleuthing Read More
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear Read More
Why Dental Visits are a Smart Idea - Even on a Limited Budget
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
Facing extensive dental treatment can be stressful—and even more so when you realize what it will cost. It’s a hard fact of life, but some dental work can be Read More
Why Vaping isn't a Safe Choice for Your Oral Health
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
Vaping, the use of an electronic cigarette or E-cigarette, has exploded in popularity over the last few years. But although touted by proponents as a cleaner and healthier alternative Read More
Why You Should Still Floss with an Implant-Supported Bridge
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
Losing teeth to tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease is never easy. But with implant-supported bridgework, you can regain lost function and appearance with a restoration that could last Read More
Why Your Dental Records Should Follow You to Your New Dentist
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
Some things you hear at the dentist don't surprise you: You have more plaque buildup or (yuck!) you have a new cavity. On a more positive note, you might Read More
Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory Was Not So Sweet to Cast's Teeth!
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
The classic movie Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder, still brings back sweet memories of childhood to people everywhere. Recently, the news broke that a remake Read More