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Teeth Grinding
posted: Feb. 21, 2024.

It might seem like you’ve gotten a great night’s sleep—but why aren’t you well rested? Worse, why are you waking up with: A headache Ringing in your ears or an earache Pain in Read more
The Origins of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 14, 2024.

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read more
Why Visiting the Emergency Room for Your Dental Problem isn’t a Good Idea
posted: Feb. 07, 2024.

Emergency rooms are for emergencies, so before you head to the hospital because of a dental problem, you need to ask yourself this question: Is what you're experiencing really a Read more
Questions on Dental Implants? We’ve Got You Covered.
posted: Jan. 31, 2024.

Whether you’ve lost a tooth from decay, are preparing for dentures, or were born with a gap where a tooth should have been, you could be a candidate for dental Read more
Weighing the Facts about DIY Scaling
posted: Jan. 24, 2024.

The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes. Read more
Common Causes of Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 17, 2024.

Your gums are responsible for a large part of your overall oral health. So keeping them healthy and knowing how to detect gum disease is extremely important. Since it’s often painless, Read more
Do You Have A Cavity?
posted: Jan. 10, 2024.

Sometimes cavities are hard to avoid. Our team at Dental Arts Of Sunset wants you to know you aren’t alone when it comes to getting cavities. They can appear in Read more
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 03, 2024.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more
A Brighter Smile for the New Year
posted: Dec. 27, 2023.

The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Dental Arts Of Sunset, a brighter smile is quick and Read more
Toothache: A dentist or the emergency room?
posted: Dec. 20, 2023.

Emergency care dentists are equipped to handle any tooth emergency. Seeing us first takes less time than having to sit in a hospital emergency room, only to be told to Read more
Are you at risk for oral cancer?
posted: Dec. 13, 2023.

Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States, with more than 8,000 dying every year from the disease. Oral cancer has a higher death rate Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 06, 2023.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
Snack Attack
posted: Nov. 29, 2023.

Should a quick bite between meals make us feel guilty? Or worse, make our teeth suffer a greater risk of cavities? Let’s avoid both those possibilities! We have several tooth-healthy Read more
Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 22, 2023.

At Dental Arts Of Sunset we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit Read more
How a High-Tech Office Helps Your Dental Treatment
posted: Nov. 08, 2023.

A dental office on the cutting edge of technology offers numerous benefits to its patients. Whether you are in need of a simple cleaning or extensive restorative work, these technologies Read more
National Brush Day
posted: Nov. 01, 2023.

October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Read more