Author: Dr. Abad

Your teenager’s favorite pastimes include playing Minecraft, FaceTiming friends, and eating you out of house and home. Spending time brushing their teeth — and listening to you constantly tell them to do it — isn’t anywhere near their priority list. #hardpass That doesn’t mean your child’s dental hygiene shouldn’t be a priority. Many teenage dental […]

You smile for your newest Instagram photo, but no matter the angle or the lighting, you can’t seem to hide the stains on your pearly whites. #photofail You’re not alone in this feeling. Many individuals hate smiling because they feel their pearly whites don’t look white enough. The good news? Once you realize what’s causing […]

When you look in the mirror and smile, you can’t help but notice your gums look puffy and bright red these days. They bleed instantly when you brush and floss, and even chewing has become painful. Chances are you’re part of the 50% of the American adult population with gum disease. The great news? Gum […]

Has your dentist recommended that you get dentures? You’re in good company. Tens of millions of people in the United States don’t have teeth and can benefit from dentures. Your initial reaction to dentures, though, may be, “There’s no way I could get used to them!” However, modern dentures are nothing like what many individuals […]

Developing dental X-rays used to be like developing film. Dentists needed a darkroom with chemicals and would mount the resulting images on a lightbox to study them. Nowadays, everything is digital, and your dentist can take a three-dimensional (3D) image of your teeth for a safe, instant, non-invasive diagnosis — no darkroom necessary. If you’re […]

Teeth whitening can help to increase your self-esteem, boost your social interactions, and even raise your confidence in your professional life. From whitening toothpaste to a laser in-office treatment, there are plenty of ways to remove stains. The question is, does teeth whitening have side effects? The simple answer is yes — particularly when it’s […]

Dentures help you smile with confidence and eat your favorite foods. They’re supposed to improve your quality of life — but sometimes, it seems like all they give you is pain. Your dentures are not supposed to hurt, but it’s normal to experience some discomfort and pain from dentures when they are new. Still, your […]

What Is Root Canal Treatment? Unfortunately, pop culture has associated the words “root canal” with this horrible idea of dentist drills and patients squirming in their chairs. But this could not be farther from the truth. Root canal treatment is a common dental procedure, and no, root canals are not painful. Here’s everything you need […]

Modern dentistry has several ways to repair damaged teeth or cover gaps, and two of the most common are bridges and crowns. The question is, what’s the difference between a dental bridge procedure and a crown procedure? Although these two tooth-repair solutions do have some similarities, they serve different purposes. Here are the key distinctions […]

If you dread your next appointment at the dentist, you’re not alone. Each year, millions of people experience some degree of fear or stress about going to the dentist. The good news? You don’t have to live with dental anxiety in Los Angeles. Alondra Dental Care has earned a reputation for creating a welcoming environment […]