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Very few people grow up really understanding how important it is to brush and floss frequently and properly. Cavities...

Enamel hypoplasia is a congenital condition that results in thin tooth enamel. It is present from birth and early...

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DENTAL VENEERS?The veneers we specialize in are thin slices of dental porcelain that are bonded...

If I have just one missing tooth, do I really need to get a dental implant or can I wait until I have a number that need...

There are 8000 dentists in Los Angeles County, so why do so many of our peers--as well as our patients--believe that...

If you are a woman 18-44, you are in the group that accounts for 90% of cases of temporomandibular joint disorder...

You may be too embarrassed by your imperfect teeth to flash a full and friendly smile. It could be due to crooked teeth, some that are misshapen or not the same size as their neighbors, others that are cracked or chipped, or there are gaps between them. You might also...

You may never have heard of sleep apnea, but you should know about it because you or someone you know may be suffering from it, as an estimated 22 million Americans do. An apnea is an unhealthy pause in breathing when you sleep, which causes your body to try to wake...

A recent survey found that 90% of Americans agreed that a beautiful smile was important, both in one's personal life and career. The most popular, affordable, and easiest first step towards your own unique and perfect smile is to have your teeth whitened. You may have...

There have been a lot of fictional medical shows on TV about some amazing procedure or medicine that saved or changed someone's life. But real-world miracles happen daily at Wilshire Smile Studio. Most Americans don't realize that good oral health is critical to their...

It used to be that kids dreaded being teased for having to wear traditional orthodontic braces. The wires were uncomfortable and sometimes painful, they often irritated the tongue, and caused speech impediments. It was very difficult to eat the foods they wanted and...

Wilshire Smile Studio has a reputation for having one of the best multi-specialty dental practices in the Greater Los Angeles area. That's quite something when you consider the L.A. is the most sophisticated center for dentistry in the world, thanks to the influence...

You might be surprised to know that your dental office is one of the safest places to be when you are out of your home. At Wilshire Smile Studio, we have always gone to extraordinary lengths to ensure patients are fully protected. Of course, you know we have always...

Why should I get dental veneers? It is a relatively simple, painless, and cost-effective way to greatly improve a smile. Dental veneers can cover up problems such as having gaps in your teeth, some that are misaligned, individual teeth that are misshapen, and others...

If your jaw muscles are sore, you hear a click when you open and close your mouth, you feel your ears are congested, you have frequent severe headaches, or there is swelling on the side of your face, you may be suffering from TMJ Disorder (aka just TMJ). About TMJ...

About 10 million Americans suffer from TMJ--temporomandibular joint disorder (aka TMJD). This affects the hinge that connects your lower jaw to your skull. This can be a relatively mild problem or a serious one and is often misunderstood, although some celebrities...

If you have lost a tooth or have periodontal disease (infection of the gums that may lead to loosened teeth), you probably have heard about dental implants. Implants have revolutionized our ability to help patients by enabling dentists to be able to replace missing or...

It seems few people in Los Angeles get enough sleep: we have a lot on our minds and it's a noisy and busy city, so it's hard to get the quality shut-eye of 6 to 8 hours doctors recommend. But if your spouse or companion complains about your snoring and you have a...

About a third of Americans don't even see a dentist once a year, usually over their fear of what they think might be an unpleasant experience. But this delay only makes any gum disease or cavities worse, possibly leading to the loss of teeth before you feel much pain....

If You Hesitate To Fully Smile Because It Would Show Too Much Of Your Gums, We Can Help If you are embarrassed by having a "gummy smile" you are not alone by any means. About 14% of women and 7% of men try to avoid fully smiling or laughing out loud because they feel...

If Your Jaw Makes Popping Sounds, You Grind Your Teeth, Have Headaches Or Neck Pain You May Have TMJ The Temporomandibular joint connects your bottom jaw with your skull (you can feel this hinge just below the ears). Sometimes it can get out of whack and cause many...

The Etruscans of Italy came up with the first teeth replacements in 900 B.C., carving them out of ivory tusks. Three millennia later, Hollywood has set a high bar for the gleaming smile on TV and in the movies. Fortunately, improving one's natural smile doesn't have...

By now you probably have experienced periodontal disease, the bleeding gums that indicate a bacterial infection that can have serious consequences. Gum Infection For most of our lives, we were told to brush twice a day and floss once to prevent cavities. But as we...

You may wish you had a nicer smile. You might be embarrassed by discolored teeth, others that are worn down, and some that are misaligned and uneven leaving gaps between them, or a few that are cracked and chipped. You are sure that a total smile makeover is something...

You may have heard that dental implants are a great way to be able to chew normally again and restore your smile after...

If you or a loved one snore a lot, it could be a symptom of sleep apnea, a life-threatening condition, though your dentist can treat it. You would hardly be alone: as many as 92% of middle aged men and 83% of middle-aged women suffer from this to some degree, but few...

Dental mouthguards that are customized can prevent serious injury to or even loss of your teeth.  Wilshire Smile Studio in Los Angeles has experts who can provide you with this special protection for all situations. About Mouthguards Orthodontic Appliances are...