Dr. Bjornbak’s News & Updates

Have you thought about upgrading your smile? Cosmetic dentistry offers many exciting possibilities.

The quickest and least invasive procedure is light teeth whitening. The results are dramatic and teeth whitening side effects are minimal.

If your teeth are slightly crooked, but require no orthodontic work, porcelain veneers could be the answer. Porcelain teeth veneers are translucent, wafer-thin covers that are permanently attached to the front of teeth, correcting chips and stains. Prepless veneers do not require the removal of tooth structure.

If your teeth are more than slightly crooked, it’s not too late for braces. Patients of all ages are undergoing orthodontic treatment and achieving fantastic results. The newest braces are less noticeable, more comfortable and bring teeth into alignment much faster than old-school metal braces.

Has gum recession caused the metal base of an old crown to be visible? Soft tissue grafts and crown replacement can correct this problem.

Are you missing one or more teeth? One of the best tooth replacement options is a dental implant. A dental implant consists of a titanium post surgically inserted into the jaw bone to replace the root of the missing tooth. The post integrates with the bone to provide a stable foundation for the replacement tooth.

Can you envision yourself with a dental makeover?
Call Sherman Oaks Dental at 818-672-1288 to discuss your cosmetic dentistry options.

Dr. Michael Bjornbak, DDS

http://www.ShermanOaksDental.com

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.

There is nothing like bright white teeth that light up a person’s whole face when they smile and laugh. No one has to settle for dull, yellow teeth.

This is a great time for Burbank men, women and teens to get a deep teeth cleaning and tooth whitening at Sherman Oaks Dental in Sherman Oaks. With a deep cleaning followed by teeth bleaching, your teeth will feel as good as they look.

If you have an important upcoming event such as a Studio City wedding, Encino party or formal family portrait sitting, a smile makeover will give you extra confidence as you pose for photos (even close-ups).

Burbank teeth bleaching can whiten teeth beyond their natural shade. At our Sherman Oaks cosmetic dentistry practice, we don’t use a conventional shade chart for our Encino whitening clients anymore. You have probably seen the porcelain tabs in graduated shades that Sherman Oaks tooth whitening dentists use to determine appropriate, yet natural looking, shades for tooth restorations. We now use a shade guide with levels significantly whiter than the guides we have used in the past. Tooth whitening is not a gimmick; it is safe and incredibly effective. Burbank tooth bleaching clients can maintain a white shade that equals the brightness of the ‘tooth’ models you see in dental marketing.

Burbank tooth whitening following twice-yearly cleanings is the most affordable cosmetic dentistry procedure. Tooth bleaching in Sherman Oaks is comparable to the cost of a professional hair weaving and cut, but when you consider the transformation, there is no comparison! Flash your gorgeous, sparkling smile, and no one will even notice your hair.

• Sherman Oaks Dental
• 818-672-1288
• 4849 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 101, Sherman Oaks, CA
• Sherman Oaks, California
• http://www.ShermanOaksDental.com
• cosmetic dentistry
• sedation dentistry

When it comes to cosmetic dentistry in Sherman Oaks, tooth whitening is one of the easiest and rewarding procedures. There are also a lot of tooth whitening options for those of us in the Van Nuys area. How do you find a good tooth whitening procedure in Sherman Oaks?

Visiting your local Sherman Oaks dentist is a good start!

Whitening your teeth is an advanced dental procedure that you won’t want to get wrong on the first try. That’s why I always recommend a visit to Sherman Oaks Dental (our dental practice) to visit with me and talk about it. I’m Dr. Michael Bjornbak, and as a Sherman Oaks Dentist, I am not only experienced with tooth whitening procedures, but care about your teeth and your smile. I can recommend tooth whitening procedures based on your age, dental hygiene, and personal goals.

Most importantly, I can help you assess the condition of your teeth and help you understand what to expect and how to care for your teeth once they are whitened.

Many of our Sherman Oaks patients ask about tooth whitening. In fact it is one of our most popular dental procedures. There are many tooth whitening options, ranging from the kind you will perform at home to professional tooth whitening procedures we can do right here in our Sherman Oaks dental office. The one best for you can depend on many factors, starting with the color of your teeth and how white you want your teeth to be after the procedure.

Consulting with your Sherman Oaks dentist before you begin a tooth whitening procedure has several advantages. Among the advantages are professional care, experienced advice, and reliable recommendations for which tooth whitening procedure will be best for you.

If you are contemplating a teeth whitening procedure, and you live in the Van Nuys, come in and visit with me for just a few minutes. We’ll discuss your goals, the options that are available to you, and the results you can expect. You will be much happier with your results with the advantage of professional advice.

I look forward to hearing from you.

-Dr. Michael Bjornbak, Dentist

Imagine you are starting a new job in Sherman Oaks and meeting your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you open your mouth to exchange greetings you worry about bad breath. Perhaps your breath is not as a pleasant as you had hoped. Bad breath is a worry and possible embarrassment for many residents of Sherman Oaks, California, from ages 20 to 80. Regular dental checkups at Sherman Oaks Dental can help alleviate your concern over bad breath. We have been addressing bad breath since 1989.

The technical term for bad breath is halitosis. Many factors can cause or contribute to halitosis. One of these factors is the food you eat. Onions and garlic are both known for having a potent affect on your breath. Simply observing the foods you eat here in Sherman Oaks can result in a change in your breath.

In most cases, bad breath originates in your mouth. Transient bad breath can be resolved through eating or brushing, and is a temporary condition usually associated with a dry mouth. Persistent bad breath can be a serious problem effecting as much as 25 percent of our Sherman Oaks residents. Persistent bad breath can be caused by dry mouth, and is made worse when food is not cleared away properly.

Brushing and flossing daily is a critical step in curing bad breath. Food particles can build up in your mouth and foster bacteria which can cause bad breath. This not only includes the food particles that may get stuck between your teeth, but also the food that collects around your gums or on your tongue. Brushing and flossing daily can help reduce the amount of food particles that stay in your mouth and cause bad breath. Regular visits to Sherman Oaks Dental can also reduce or eliminate the progression of bad breath.

Other factors that can contribute to bad breath for Sherman Oaks residents include dry mouth, tobacco use, and health concerns such as infections. Come visit Sherman Oaks Dental located in Sherman Oaks, California; we’ll provide you with information about bad breath in a professional environment. Give us a call at 818-672-1288 to set up an appointment.

Dr. Michael Bjornbak

For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics advised Van Nuys parents to begin children’s dentist visits before the third birthday. The AAP now advises California parents to take their toddler to a California dentist before their first birthday, or about six months after their first tooth appears.

Why? Prevention, prevention, prevention! Sadly, Sherman Oaks dentists find advanced tooth decay in very young children.

High-risk children should be seen as early as possible. Following are some of the risk factors:

• Sleeping with a bottle
• Drinking juice continually during the day
• Abnormal tooth development
• Thumb sucking
• Tooth grinding
• A mother with significant tooth decay
• Other health problems

To talk to us about pediatric dentistry, call 818-672-1288. Dr. Michael Bjornbak at Sherman Oaks Dental can advise you on your next steps for your pediatric dentistry. We also pamper busy Sherman Oaks parents who come to Sherman Oaks Dental for general and cosmetic dentistry. If you are between the ages of 20 and 80, we would love to provide you with the most advanced dental care in Sherman Oaks.

Sherman Oaks Dental
4849 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 101
Sherman Oaks , California 91403
http://www.ShermanOaksDental.com
818-672-1288

Our most popular procedure is sedation dentistry, and many of our patient may not know that we offer Invisalign.

Van Nuys professionals who are happy with the face they present to others have a greater level of confidence. Confident people in turn are more likely to be successful in their business and personal relationships. Simply put; if you feel better, you’ll probably do better!

At Sherman Oaks Dental, our cosmetic dentistry clients experience a significant boost of self-confidence whether they undergo complete smile transformations or a less extensive treatment.

Whether it is attractive or not, your smile is always with you. Every person you meet notices your smile immediately. Even if you never smile because you are embarrassed about the condition of your teeth, your teeth still show every time you talk.

How do you feel about the smile you present to the world? Are you comfortable with the color of your teeth? Would you like to straighten your teeth? Do have teeth with chips and cracks?

At Sherman Oaks Dental, we are dedicated to patient satisfaction. Dr. Michael Bjornbak has years of experience developing customized treatment plans for creating brilliant symmetrical smiles. We treat patients of all ages in the Studio City, Encino and Burbank areas. In addition to providing premium aesthetic dentistry, we provide comprehensive family dentistry as well.

If you are not familiar with the latest tooth bleaching techniques, veneers, or adult braces, call 818-672-1288 to schedule a cosmetic dental consultation with Dr. Michael Bjornbak. We are located at 4849 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 101, in Sherman Oaks, CA. You can find more information about our cosmetic dental services at http://www.ShermanOaksDental.com.

Are you ready to discover what smile satisfaction can do for your self-confidence?

The worry about finding affordable dentistry in Sherman Oaks is one of the biggest reasons why many people avoid going to the dentist. However, the truth is that affordable dentistry is available at Sherman Oaks Dental, and we want to help you get the dental care you need at an affordable price.

We specialize in affordable dentistry including cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry and Invisalign clear braces.

Our affordable dentistry options include offering various payment methods. We also have an experienced staff who can review insurance options and discuss payment planning to help you afford your dental care.

Affordable dentistry is available to everyone in the Sherman Oaks community. Give the caring and professional staff at Sherman Oaks Dental a call to discuss how we can provide you and your family affordable dentistry.

Our office is located at 4849 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 101, in Sherman Oaks, CA. We service the 91403 zip code area.

For a Positive Experience at the Dentist!

I am a member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. You can learn more about American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry at http://www.AACD.com/public.html.