Our Encino dentist office provides dentures as a convenient replacement solution for missing teeth. Whether one has lost a few teeth or suffers from complete tooth loss, we can provide patients with a dental prosthetic that makes it possible to eat favorite foods, smile with confidence, and speak clearly. While dentures are a common dental … Read more
Upon visiting our Encino dentist office, we are always recommending that patients schedule the next one at least once every six months. This is not only because we like to keep track of what is going on with a patient’s oral health, but also because it allows us to perform routine maintenance on the patient’s … Read more
As an Encino dentist, we answer a lot of questions about how to keep teeth healthy. Patients ask about risk factors and what they need to avoid in order to prevent teeth infection. One of the common risk factors is acid reflux. Many patients are unaware that acid reflux can directly impact the health of … Read more
As an Encino dentist office, we find that many adults make the mistake of visiting the dentist less frequently after retiring. Perhaps it is the change in daily routine, but many retirees do not have their teeth examined or cleaned as often as they should. This is unfortunate because oral health plays an important role … Read more
To say that cosmetic dentistry is essential to modern dentistry would not be far from accurate. In a sense, cosmetic dentistry has driven innovation. While today teeth whitening is seen as purely aesthetic, it was a quest for whiter teeth that led us to important inventions like the toothbrush. Today the field of cosmetic dentistry … Read more
Since the emergence of dental implants as the revolutionary new way to replace lost teeth, our San Encino dental office has been getting many questions about the process, how it works, and most importantly, if someone is a good candidate to get dental implants. The truth is that no one can answer the final question … Read more
Dental sealants are recommended for children at Gevik Marcarian, DDS to protect teeth from decay. Tooth decay, dental caries, and cavities are all synonymous for irreversible damage to the natural tooth. Teeth can be repaired when they have decay, but the part of the tooth that was lost cannot be recovered. According to the CDC, … Read more
As an Encino restorative dentist, we specialize in correcting teeth that have been damaged due to an accident or an infection. While most of the time, our patients come in for preventative care like teeth cleanings and dental exams, we have found that accidents can happen to everyone. While keeping your teeth in good condition … Read more
If you are experiencing jaw pain, you may benefit from wearing adult braces. Many people make the mistake of thinking that braces are only for teenagers looking to improve their smile. In truth, they accomplish much more and are often more important for your health than they are for your appearance. How you look, is … Read more
Over 60% of people who need dentures have firmly convinced themselves that they won’t need replacement teeth. Traditionally the argument against dentures has been, “I take excellent care of my teeth”. There is some truth to this statement because people who do take good care of their oral health can often prevent their teeth from … Read more
