If you’re like a lot of adults, you have a hectic schedule. There may be work, school, time with family, and just so many things to juggle. Soon, your own medical and dental care needs can fall by the wayside.
In this blog, we provide tips to help you maintain your oral health even when daily tasks and deadlines are everywhere.
It can be exciting to think about how a smile makeover can change your life. And you couldn't have picked a better time to do it; there are so many aesthetic dental treatments available today that there's virtually no problem we can't correct!
But once you've decided to move forward, you need to consider which dentist will be the best choice ...
At Modern American Dentistry, dental implants are a patient favorite for tooth replacement because they solve a variety of dental issues.
Apart from looking natural and restoring confidence—by closing gaps left by missing teeth—dental implants can also improve oral health since they are the closest tooth replacement to a natural tooth.
Let’s look at a few additional issues solved with dental ...
Nobody plans to lose a tooth, and most of us hope that we’ll keep all our teeth for a lifetime. But life throws us curveballs, and millions of people today are missing at least one tooth.
In most cases, you can avoid tooth loss by brushing, flossing, and staying current with your routine dental exams and cleanings. If you lose a ...
Dental implants have become the gold standard when it comes to replacing missing teeth. They offer a durable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing solution. However, while dental implants have a high success rate, they may only be suitable for some. If you're considering seeking the expertise of an implant dentist in Woodland Hills, it's essential to understand the factors that ...
Smoking is not only detrimental to overall health but can take a particularly nasty toll on a person’s mouth. From the appearance of teeth to the health of gums and even the risk of serious diseases, smoking’s effects on oral health are substantial.
Today, we’re delving into the ways that smoking can negatively influence your oral health.
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The choice of a dentist is an important one for you and your family. You want a professional team who can care for all your dental needs, but you also want to feel comfortable when you visit their dental office. At Modern American Dentistry, we want to be your choice in Woodland Hills; here’s why you should choose us.
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If you snore loudly or wake up feeling tired even after a full night’s sleep, you may have sleep apnea—a condition that causes repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. While CPAP therapy remains a common treatment, many people find it bulky or uncomfortable to use every night. ...
There are some among us who do not dream of a perfectly-aligned smile – mainly because nature ensured that they'd never have to. For the rest of us, however, a symmetrical million-megawatt grin is something of a fantasy.
Fortunately, for adults and teens looking to straighten their teeth without committing to the time, expense, and physical discomfort involved in getting traditional ...
Healthy gums are essential because they support your teeth and oral function—similarly to how healthy ligaments are necessary to bone function or how your ribs protect and support internal organs. Additionally, unhealthy gums have been linked to severe health complications.
Your Woodland Hills dentist provides preventive dentistry to help ensure gum health but also treatment if you present with gum ...
Do you need a dental filling in Woodland Hills or Manhattan Beach, CA?
We use tooth-colored fillings exclusively in our dental office and have done so for more than a decade. Let’s explore why we’ve made this decision and how you can prevent future tooth decay with the help of your dentist.
Dental amalgam is a ...
We offer cosmetic dentistry in Woodland Hills, CA to help you achieve your dream smile. You can opt for a single option or several to meet your goals. You can also receive treatments on a timeline that fits your budget and schedule.
Options for cosmetic dentistry include:
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Dental crowns are highly versatile restorations that can improve your bite, enhance your smile’s appearance, and restore the function of your teeth. Dr. Gabe Adorjan at Modern American Dentistry in Woodland Hills, CA, can provide you with custom-made dental crowns of the highest quality.
We approach every dental treatment with the patient’s utmost safety and comfort in mind. You are ...
Do you have coffee or wine stains on your teeth you wish would magically disappear? Well, we have something better than magic! With professional teeth whitening, you can achieve a white smile that makes even the brightest diamond blush.
Professional teeth whitening in Woodland Hills is long-lasting and effective, but it’s not permanent. Keeping your teeth white and blemish-free takes ...
We practice all CDC and OSHA standards of infection control daily, even prior to this virus. We treat everything to the highest standards for our patients and employee’s safety. Every instrument used in your mouth is sterilized. Items that cannot be sterilized are disposable. We use hospital-level disinfection in all areas in our office to destroy pathogens, and our team ...
Choosing dental implants to replace missing teeth is a big decision. Your main concern is probably filling the gaps in your smile, and implants do that beautifully.
But there are several unexpected benefits to getting dental implants that many Manhattan Beach and Woodland Hills patients don’t discover until after the process is complete.
Choosing cosmetic dentistry is an investment in your smile, your confidence, and even your feelings of well-being. You’ll look and feel better, and that alone can have a positive impact on your life.
But in many cases, cosmetic dentistry in Manhattan Beach and Woodland Hills also offers the benefit of improving your oral health. You’ll find that with modern dentistry, ...
As the year-end approaches, so does the opportunity to complete your dental work and take advantage of your 2019 insurance benefits. Insurance benefits CANNOT be carried over from one year to the next. Call to see if you have any 2019 insurance benefits remaining. If your company has a flexible spending plan, check to see if you have any ...
Implants have become a routine part of most dental practices with a lot of general dentists placing and restoring implants. Not all restored implants are the same, however. It all starts at the beginning with proper planning of implant position.
One of the challenging things in restoring implants ...
Missing teeth can be frustrating and negatively impact your self-esteem. You can no longer enjoy your favorite foods or laugh and smile with ease. At Modern American Dentistry, our dental implant dentists understand how you feel, which is why they offer quality dental implants for all degrees of tooth loss.
If you have a missing tooth or full tooth loss, ...
Preventive dentistry starts at home, but a dentist and hygienist also play a vital role.
The first step in prevention is brushing and flossing regularly—at least twice per day—and avoiding sugary treats and beverages.
However, this is only part of it. Without regular dental exams and twice-yearly teeth cleanings in Manhattan Beach or Woodland Hills, CA, even the best oral health routine ...
Many people want straight teeth, but do not want the metal and brackets associated with clear braces. The alternative is Invisalign. With Invisalign clear braces in Manhattan Beach and Woodland Hills, CA, you get the benefits of braces through Invisalign technology, but without the hassle of metal, brackets, and wires.
Aside from discretion, Invisalign also ...
At Modern American Dentistry, we’ve found that the most common dental emergencies are infections. We also know that these infections come with excruciating pain and swelling. But infections are not the only dental emergencies.
Our Woodland Hills, CA emergency dentist treats dental emergencies often and focuses on relieving pain and saving your tooth or teeth.
Let’s look at ways that you ...
At Modern American Dentistry, we understand your trepidation. No one likes to think about tooth extractions, but dental extractions are sometimes necessary and, in some cases, can even contribute to a healthier and more beautiful smile.
Let’s look at times when a dental extraction—or extractions—in our Woodland Hills, CA dental office is a good option.
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At Modern American Dentistry, we understand that losing your teeth can be a traumatic experience. However, today’s dentures are heads above the dentures from decades ago.
The modern dentures in our Woodland Hills, CA dental office are high quality, fit perfectly, and are completely natural-looking.
At Modern American Dentistry, we offer several denture types, including removable dentures, ...
Dental emergencies are frightening. Whether you have lost a tooth or are experiencing swelling and pain, our emergency dentist at Modern American Dentistry wants to help you recover quickly.
The good news is that with prompt action even a tooth that has been knocked out can be saved. We can also relieve your pain quickly and begin treatment immediately depending ...
Dental emergencies can be painful and scary. Some emergencies can even lead to permanent tooth loss. If you’re experiencing a dental emergency, it is crucial to contact our dental office immediately or, in some cases, head to your local emergency room.
The signs of a true dental emergency include:
If you have been in an ...
At Modern American Dentistry, our cosmetic dentist provides several cosmetic dental options—everything from the invasive to the non-invasive.
We even offer long-term cosmetic enhancements with quick dental chair time and treatments you can do at home!
No matter your needs or budget, we will do everything we can to provide the perfect cosmetic dental option just for you!
At Modern American Dentistry, we’re experts when it comes to cosmetic procedures and treatments. And our Manhattan Beach dental veneer procedures are a big part of what we do.
If you want your teeth to be consistent in length or a homogeneous shade of white, dental veneers are a great option. Veneers can also conceal a chipped tooth and close small ...
At our Manhattan Beach office, we’ve seen the amazing benefits of Invisalign clear braces first hand. And our satisfied clients could not be happier with the results they’ve had after choosing this smile-optimizing device.
Invisalign clear braces are not like traditional braces. They are not bulky or irritating. There are no wires or brackets, and you can even remove the aligners ...
Do you wake up in the morning feeling tired? Does this tired feeling persist throughout the day? Does your jaw ache? Head hurt? You could be suffering from sleep apnea or temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ).
According to the latest statistics, more than 18 million people in the United States suffer from sleep apnea, and 35 million have been diagnosed ...
Many of us experience what’s called simple snoring that occasionally occurs because of illness or consuming too much alcohol too late in the evening. While annoying to your sleep partner, simple snoring isn’t necessarily a health problem.
But severe or excessive snoring is often the result of sleep apnea, a sleep-related breathing disorder. The most common type of sleep apnea is ...
When looked at as part of our healthy body approach to dentistry, sleep apnea is one of the conditions that can impact nearly every aspect of your health, which is why we take it so seriously.
Sleep-disordered breathing impacts patients of any age and is fairly common, though many people are unaware of its presence. We offer sleep apnea treatment in ...
“So, are you snoring at night?” Why would your dentist ask you that you’re wondering? Simple, because as medical professionals you see twice a year (cleanings) they often can spot potentially life-threatening issues before you see your GP.
As Dentists in Woodland Hills and Manhattan Beach, California we are commonly asked the question, "I see cracks and fractures in my teeth. Should I be worried?"
When patients are asking this question they are generally seeing cracks or small fractures (AKA: craze lines) that they see on their front teeth as you see on the first image. It is difficult ...
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are a group of conditions that affect the temporomandibular jaw joint and the surrounding muscles, often resulting in prolonged and severe pain.
At Modern American Dentistry, we often see patients in the Southern California area who say that TMJ pain is affecting their quality of life. We have found Botox to be an effective solution to help ...
In the 19th episode of “Get Your Smile On”, we are speaking to Sarah Hornsby about Myofunctional therapy. This is a relatively new concept surrounding muscle training. We really appreciate Sarah weighing in on the topic with her expertise!
Many Americans suffer from insomnia on a nightly basis. The reasons for this can vary, but PTSD can be the root of intense and tragic sleeping disorders. People suffering from PTSD are often victims of domestic violence. On Episode 18 of “Get Your Smile On” on FoRe! Radio, Modern American Dentistry’s ...
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You might be wondering what the point of dental cleaning is. In fact, it is one of the most important services Modern American Dentistry offers to the Southern California communities. Regular dental cleaning is the best preventive measure you could take to ensure the optimum health of your teeth and gums, and prevent significant restorative work from being needed ...
On FoRe! Radio’s 16th episode of “Get Your Smile On” with Dr. Gould, we talk ...
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Interested in the pharmaceuticals? In Episode 14 of FoRe! Radio’s “Get Your Smile On”, Dr. Joel Gould talks big pharma with pediatric leader Dr. Skaricic. This in depth podcasts delves into the world of over the counter medicines and more. Listen now to learn more.
Did you know that the Botox treatment is not a procedure used to fight off ageing? The truth is that Botox has become an option for medical treatments too. Maybe you did think about getting Botox for yourself but you are not sure if would be safe for you or not. Before you make any decisions about it, the best ...
How often do you get your teeth cleaned? If you can’t remember the last time you had your teeth cleaning, you can only expect to suffer from tooth problems in the coming months. Although it may seem as if tooth cleaning is only an extra service that people avail of if they want to, it is a lot more important ...
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At Modern American Dentistry, we take sleep apnea very seriously. Recent studies show that the obstructed sleep caused by sleep apnea can actually have extremely negative effects on the human brain. Sleep is, by far, one of the most crucial elements to personal health and well-being, and so often people carelessly overlook this element of life.
We are too busy with ...
High blood pressure and sleep apnea are often connected by more than mere coincidence. They make a life-threatening pair and, if ignored, can drastically decrease your quality of life without you ever even noticing. However, a recent study suggests that simple solutions to your snoring problems can be found in the dentist’s office! A new technique called Oral Appliance Therapy ...
Dr. Joel Gould met Maria DiGiovanni through Safe Passage, a non-profit organization helping women and their children break the cycle of domestic abuse. In the past Dr. Gould has provided dental care for the woman of this organization to help them regain their smile back and boost their confidence to rejoin society and the workplace.
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On May 8, 2015, Dr. Gould participated in Southbay Magazine’s 3rd Annual Girls Night Out! The event was a huge success and benefited this summer’s Special Olympics World Games. Dr. Gould was one of the event sponsors and had a booth at the event. It was such a fun night out for everyone involved!
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Modern American Dentistry’s Dr. Joel Gould talks with guest Ivor Cummins, ...
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To better understand what root canal therapy is and why it is a necessary treatment we need to cover some basic tooth anatomy. Teeth are essentially made of three layers: enamel, dentin, and pulp. Enamel is the protective, external layer. In fact, enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. Dentin is the middle layer which is softer than ...
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