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“How Do I Get Kissable Breath?”

Halitosis, or bad breath can affect a person’s self-confidence, self-esteem and can be downright embarrassing. Because most people are accustomed to their own smell, it could be difficult to tell if...

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“What Should I Eat?”

What you eat, and how often you eat foods that are unhealthy for your teeth, determine how likely you are to get cavities and other problems caused by bad diet, like bad breath and even gum disease. As...

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“Good candy?!”

Imagine being able to suck on a lollipop to benefit your teeth! Imaging a candy approved by your dentist ! A UCLA research team (with Chinese collaboration) has developed a licorice candy which...

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“Where is Your Tooth #8?”

Do you know the names and numbers of your teeth? Can you only say “The pointy one in the top right side!” Let’s get to know your teeth better here; it will make you a better communicator with your...

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“Fluoride, Good or Bad?”

Fluoride treatment is effective with preventing cavities and tooth decay. As a dentist, this is what I have recommended to people who I see can benefit from fluoride treatment’s ability to remineralize...

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“Can Autistic Children Handle Braces?”

Looking at CJ’s handsome face (and adorable smile), I felt blessed to be working with CJ and his loving family, finishing his braces. CJ is one of only 0.07% of children in the world diagnosed with...

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“Can My Dentist Alleviate Sleep Apnea?”

Have you ever woken up feeling tired? Have you ever fallen asleep while driving? Even if you went to sleep early last night? Do you snore? Sleep apnea could be playing a role. There are countless...

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“I Have Canker Sores!”

When you stay up way too late you might find pimples on your face and canker sores in your mouth – never fun to get! This painfully annoying little mouth sore – also known as an aphthous ulcer, can be...

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“Is an Amalgam Filling Safe?”

“Can I get rid of my black fillings?” This question will only come from people born before Generation Y (after which has only received white composite fillings). Dental amalgam is a silvery dental...

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“Which Toothbrush Should I Get?”

” Which toothbrush should I get?” The toothbrush is, of course, an essential tool for keeping your teeth clean and plaque-free, but there are many types of toothbrushes available for use. The structure...

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“What Toothpaste Should I Use?”

Toothpaste (or a gel dentifrice) is something most of us take for granted – it’s always there when we need it, and most of us don’t give much thought to what it’s made of. With the toothpaste market as...

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“No Drill Dentistry?”

“No more drill?” was an exciting news headliner in May of 1997, implying that with Er:YAG dental lasers, drills were no longer necessary for treating cavities! A decade later, we can re-evaluate or...

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“Will the Toothache Just Disappear?”

It really sounded like wishful thinking, but it’s true that sometimes tooth discomfort does go away on its own. Tooth sensitivity is a problem that many, many people suffer from caused by a multitude...

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“What is Laser Gum Treatment?”

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“Do I Have a Gummy Smile?”

Do you have a gummy smile? Do your teeth appear too small, or there is too much gum showing? Aesthetic crown lengthening is a procedure which could  improve your smile if you selectively decide to...

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” Smoking & Drinking Your Teeth Away!”

There is no way around it: smoking and drinking have a detrimental effect on your dental health, in addition to the rest of your body’s health. There could be arguments about the benefits of a glass of...

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“Diabetes and Dental problem?”

Diabetes is a serious health condition for a large segment of the population, which can cause problem of your eyes, heart, kidneys, nerves and blood vessels. Los Angeles (the city I live and love) has...

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“Laughter as Medicine”

Is there a hidden secret to beat the economic crunch on health care? Ha Ha Ha! Laughter is one’s best nature’s medicines! Research has shown that laughter offers tremendous health benefits, from...

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Oral Cancer

Cancer is devastating, never a pleasant life experience. We can work on prevention and early detection to fight the cancer. Oral cancer kills roughly one person per hour in America, more than 34,000...

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“Why Metal Taste?”

“Dr. Sun, can you check why I taste metal in my mouth?  I have no metal fillings; I checked on line, and I’m afraid I might have a cavity or gum infection!” So, I checked, and the oral department was...

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” Latex Allergy?”

Got an itchy nose when you are in the dental chair? Have you felt itchy and red on your cheeks when you last visited your dental professional? You might be hypersensitive or have latex allergies.  The...

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“How Do I Keep My Tooth Brush Clean?”

We all clean our teeth with tooth brushes, but how do you clean the tooth brush that cleans your teeth? Tooth brushes get used cleaning your teeth at least two time daily, and we should all be using...

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“Why Is My Tongue Black?!”

Have you ever felt sick, taken some Pepto Bismol and then a while later, had a black tongue? You may be thinking you’ve eaten something strange, or that you are having an allergic reaction! This is...

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“What is Smile Design?”

When you smile, the corners of the mouth upturn, eyes begin twinkling and positive emotion radiates. A person’s smile is a pleasant, agreeable part of their appearance and facial characteristics; a...

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“Do I Need A Root Canal?”

Mark came in with a severe tooth ache, and after an examination, I could see the tooth was severely broken down. The basic options were to either save the tooth – going through root canal therapy and...

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“Do I Need Laughing Gas?”

” May I have some laughing gas please?” is a popular request among the “high anxiety” or “wants to get away” group. Nitrous oxide gas (nitrous oxide and oxygen (N20-02)) is affectionately known as...

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“Dental Scrap = Recession Cure?”

Do you need some extra cash, especially if you are feeling the squeeze of the credit crunch? Check your drawers and jewelry boxes to find any gold crowns or inlays removed from your mouth, trade in the...

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“Numb and Number, Please?”

“Doc, can I have more Novocaine? I don’t feel very numb.” Of course, it is nice to feel numb before dental surgeries! Have you ever been in a situation in which you had difficulty getting numb? Local...

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Diet Soda Addiction & Epidemic?

Most people are well aware of soda’s detrimental effects on the teeth (including erosion and bone loss) – but it also is addictive? The allure of diet soda is obvious for people who are conscious about...

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“What About Swine Flu?”

Swine Influenza H1N1, more commonly known as Swine Flu, has continued to grow and expand worldwide over the past week, and concerns are (rightly) high about how we can stay healthy and safe. The World...

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“What About Sports and Mouth Guards?”

If you’re an athlete, you should wear a mouth guard. No matter what type of contact sport is at hand, sports-related dental injuries are extremely common, accounting for more than 600,000 emergency...

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