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To remain dense, your jaw bone requires the continual stimulation and pressure of chewing, biting and talking. Each of your teeth has a root structure attached to the surrounding bone material. As each tooth absorbs the forces of everyday mouth function, it stimulates the bone to which the root is attached.

When a tooth is extracted, the jaw bone that previously surrounded the root structure begins to recede. Though tooth extraction is often the only possible treatment for our Sherman Oaks patients with tooth damage beyond repair, every effort should be made to preserve the root structure.

Fortunately, tooth implants provide a new root which keeps the surrounding bone healthy and strong. A dental implant consists of a titanium post which is placed in the jaw bone. It replaces the original root and eventually integrates into the surrounding bone. After the implant has been placed and the surrounding bone has healed and meshed with the implant, a post is inserted into the implant. The new artificial tooth, or crown, is then attached to the post. Implant restoration is a safe and effective treatment for tooth loss.

To learn more about dental implants, call Dr. Michael Bjornbak at 818-672-1288. The friendly professionals at Sherman Oaks Dental in Sherman Oaks provide world-class dental treatment for patients in Van Nuys and the surrounding areas.

For a Positive Experience at the Dentist!

I’m Dr. Michael Bjornbak, and my practice is called Sherman Oaks Dental.

We perform sedation dentistry in Sherman Oaks California.

Sedation dentistry is one of our most popular and requested dental procedures. We specialize in sedation dentistry as well as in many other dental procedures. If you are looking for a local California dental practice that specialized in sedation dentistry, I encourage you to visit Sherman Oaks Dental.

Our staff is caring and professional, and ready to help you better understand your options with sedation dentistry.

Sherman Oaks Dental provides dental procedures in Sherman Oaks, California.

You can find us at 4849 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 101, in Sherman Oaks, California–on the web at http://www.ShermanOaksDental.com.

Or just give us a call at 818-672-1288.

I look forward to seeing you.

-Dr. Michael Bjornbak

Whiter Teeth in Studio City is as easy as picking up the phone and making an appointment with Sherman Oaks Dental. We specialize in whiter teeth for patients in the Sherman Oaks.

A whiter smile can make all the difference in your self confidence. Whiter teeth brighten your smile and give you a reason to show off your teeth with a beautiful big smile.

We can help you whiten your teeth through a number of solutions that range in cost, from less expensive teeth whitening treatments that you can do yourself at home, to professional treatments that we can perform here in our office.

If you are interested in a brighter smile, and whiter teeth, give us a call and make an appointment. The hardest part will be dialing the phone, and in no time we’ll have you smiling bright.

Give us a call at 818-672-1288.

For years, Sherman Oaks parents have been warned that thumb-sucking can cause future dental problems for their thumb-loving toddlers. One of these problems is a type of malocclusion called an open bite.

An open bite occurs when the front teeth in the lower and upper jaw have been moved forward; often to the extent that they do not meet when the mouth is closed. In most cases, an open bite has been caused by thumb sucking, but pacifiers and tongue thrusting can also move teeth out of alignment.

Tongue thrusting refers to an abnormal swallowing action in which the tongue is pushed forward during swallowing. Normally, the tongue is on the roof of the mouth and the teeth closed completely when swallowing. A tongue-thrusting habit can develop due to factors other than thumb sucking, though this is a common cause. Allergies, large tonsils, tongue size, jaw angle, muscular problems, frequent sore throats; anything that makes swallowing difficult, can result in a tongue-thrusting habit.

At Sherman Oaks Dental, we diagnose bite problems in young dental clients such as underbites, overbites, crossbites and open bites. If dental treatment is started early in a child’s life, many bite issues and their associated problems can be prevented.

Call Sherman Oaks Dental at 818-672-1288 to schedule a dental examination for your toddler or child. If you need dental treatment for your child and do not have dental plan insurance, talk to us about financing options.

Sherman Oaks Dental offers comprehensive dental care for families. Because our friendly staff puts our youngest patients at ease, your child can grow up without fearing visits to their Sherman Oaks family dentist.