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Picture the following scenario: You are stretched out in a chair at your Studio City dentist’s office holding a remote as you try to tune into your favorite California radio station. An assistant clips a paper bib around your neck. Someone switches on a bright overhead light and you see latex-gloved hands moving toward your open mouth. You close your eyes.

As you read this, does your heart begin racing? Are your palms sweaty?

If so, you may be a good candidate for sedation dentistry. Oral sedation benefits nervous dental patients in Sherman Oaks every day. Moderate sedation is used for all types of Van Nuys dental procedures such as root canals, dental implants, and wisdom teeth removal. If you are considering extensive restorative or cosmetic dental work, conscious sedation may allow your Burbank dentist to complete multiple procedures in a single visit.

Don’t let fear prevent you from getting the dental treatment you need. Schedule a visit with Dr. Michael Bjornbak to learn about conscious sedation dentistry.

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Sherman Oaks Dental
4849 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 101, Sherman Oaks, CA in Sherman Oaks, California 91403.

Give us a call at 818-672-1288 or find us on the Web at: http://www.ShermanOaksDental.com

One of the latest breakthroughs in Sherman Oaks cosmetic dentistry is prepless veneers. Though thousands of Studio City and Encino smile restoration clients who have received traditional veneers are happy with the results, some California dental clients have delayed this procedure because they do not want to lose healthy tooth structure.

Sherman Oaks prepless veneers are a less-invasive procedure for transforming Van Nuys smiles. New Sherman Oaks Dental prepless veneers are incredibly thin shells which adhere to the face of teeth and require no removal of tooth enamel. Most Sherman Oaks prepless veneers are about the thickness of two pieces of paper. Because the color is built into the veneers (instead of being applied after fabrication), they look like your natural teeth–only better!

Our experienced California ceramists are skilled artists. They create each custom Sherman Oaks veneer with the optimum shape, color and thickness for your new smile. Another great feature of the Sherman Oaks Dental prepless veneers application procedure is that it requires no anesthesia or drilling.

If you are embarrassed by misaligned, discolored or broken teeth, prepless veneers may be a California smile restoration solution that you can feel good about.

Call Sherman Oaks Dental to learn more about Sherman Oaks prepless veneers. It is the first step toward your dazzling new smile!

Dr. Michael Bjornbak

Sherman Oaks Dental
4849 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 101, Sherman Oaks, CA
Sherman Oaks California 91403
818-672-1288

http://www.ShermanOaksDental.com

It doesn’t take a great deal of research to understand that bright and healthy smiles are more attractive. Everybody in California likes to see a great smile, and having a great smile is not only healthy for your mouth, but healthy for your self esteem, too.

I’m Dr. Michael Bjornbak, and I am a Doctor serving the Sherman Oaks community with dental services including sedation dentistry. We call our practice Sherman Oaks Dental and we provide dental services to the greater Van Nuys and Studio City areas from our dental office in Sherman Oaks.

If you are looking for a dentist in the Sherman Oaks area, please contact us. I am currently accepting new California dental patients and would love to share with you some new and inexpensive ways to improve your bright and healthy smile.

I know the value of a bright and healthy smile, and can help you improve your smile with our California dentistry services including sedation dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and Invisalign; just three of the many dental services we provide at Sherman Oaks Dental.

Give me a call today, I am looking forward to hearing from you.

As your local Sherman Oaks dentist, one of my roles is to help you take care of your mouth. Sometimes mouth sores can be an issue, and while Sherman Oaks dentists often defer to an oral surgeon for extreme cases, we can help you make an assessment.

If you live in the Sherman Oaks area and have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two; come and see me. Mouth sores can be an indicator of disease, and an early assessment is the best bet. A better understanding of your mouth sores can lead quickly to comfort and a resolution. If necessary, treatment and pain relief can be offered.

There are two common types of mouth sores that are common in the Sherman Oaks area; canker sores and cold sores.

Canker sores are small ulcer-like sores with a white or gray base and a red border. They are found on the inside of the mouth and while they are not contagious, they can be painful. Typically a canker sore heals in a week or two. Antimicrobal mouth-rinses, over-the-counter topical anesthetics, and avoiding spicy and acidic foods may offer you temporary relief while your sore is healing.

The cause of a canker sores is not certain. Possible explanations range from a cut on the inside the mouth, and reactions to extreme temperatures or acids from food or drink, to fatigue, stress, and allergies. Some studies point to bacteria or viruses, or combinations of all these factors.

Cold sores, also called fever blisters or Herpes Simplex, are groups of fluid-filled blisters that often appear around the lips, sometimes appearing under the nose or around the chin. Cold sores are contagious and painful, but usually heal in about a week. Some over-the-counter anesthetics may provide relief. There are some antiviral drugs on the market that have shown promise in reducing outbreaks, but there is currently no known cure. The initial infection, known as primary herpes, often occurs before adulthood. Once the virus infects you, it may stay in your body and remain inactive or cause occasional cold sore outbreaks. Outbreaks may be triggered by a fever, sunburn, skin abrasions, stress, or exposure to extremes in temperature.

As your Sherman Oaks dentist, I can’t do much to stop canker sores or cold sores in your mouth. I can discuss the health of your mouth, and examine any causes that make your mouth sore. In some cases a change in the way you care for your mouth can reduce the chances of getting mouth sores. If you are in the Sherman Oaks, and would like to speak with a dental professional about mouth sores, area give us a call at Sherman Oaks Dental.

Our number is 818-672-1288.