If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at Flawless Smile Dentistry counsels you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the National Institutes of Health, cancer treatment…
Sedation Dentistry
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
People that are plagued with dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be challenging,…
When Mommy Is Scared Of The Dentist
If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider oral conscious sedation. First off, oral conscious sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe. At Flawless Smile Dentistry, we have been providing sedation since 2008. We offer different levels of sedation and a choice of medication including oral analgesics, nitrous oxide, and…
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At Flawless Smile Dentistry, we understand that. But we urge you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty possessions on your to-do list. Twice-yearly dental exams…
6 Ways To Prepare For Your Dental Procedure
Nervous about an upcoming procedure? Let Flawless Smile Dentistry offer 6 ways to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically before your big dental day. First, remember Doctor Ali Torabi is trained to provide the best care and comfort possible. Second, take some time to relax and identify what you are nervous about. Take deep breaths…
Trust Doctor Torabi For Accurate Dental Info
Dental patients are more informed than ever before and it’s not surprising that much of their knowledge about oral health and dental treatment is gleaned from online sources. Proactive self-education can be beneficial for you and your family, especially if it assists in living a healthy lifestyle. We caution our friends and neighbors in the…
Are All Clear Aligners Alike?
If you are researching orthodontics, you have probably heard about clear aligners. They offer several advantages over traditional metal braces. The most popular advantage is the fact that they are nearly invisible. Millions of men and women have corrected their teeth with aligners in the past twenty years since they were developed. We’re here to…
What You See And What You Don’t
If you have had restorations, orthodontia, or a complete smile makeover, you want people to notice the final outcome – your sensational smile. There is a lot, however, that is going on behind the scenes. Today’s post talks about three important smile makeover components that are not readily apparent when you smile but are often…
Keeping You Comfortable
At Flawless Smile Dentistry, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not only talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are four ways we are passionate about your peace of…
Your Dentist Does A Lot More Than Fill Cavities
Most people know that they can go to their dentist for toothaches, cleanings, and bleeding gums (not to mention cosmetic dentistry procedures such as a smile makeover), but there are some lesser-known oral concerns that your dentist can help you with. Dry mouth, technically called xerostomia, is caused by a lack of saliva and can…
