Are you considering cosmetic dentistry, but aren’t sure that it’s right for you? The truth is that cosmetic dentistry offers many great benefits for people, so there are a lot of good reasons to get it. 

Here are three of the most common reasons why people get cosmetic dentistry. 

You’re Unhappy with Your Smile 

Your smile is one of the first things you see in the morning, and one of the last things you see at night. For all your waking hours, your smile is a part of who you are. It helps define your image of yourself. And if you’re not happy with that image, that means you’re not happy with yourself. It can do serious damage to your confidence and self-esteem. This can contribute to a negative feeling throughout your day. 

Cosmetic dentistry can turn this around. You can have a smile that makes you want to smile. It will make you happy and eager to share your smile with others. It can help you be open and sharing with others. And it can give you the confidence to be your best self and project your brand well. 

Your Smile Is an Obstacle in Your Life 

While you may be one who sees your smile the most, you’re not the only one. There are probably dozens of people you meet every day who see your smile. Your smile should trigger a positive response in others. If you’re not getting that kind of response from your smile, it can damage your confidence. 

Your smile can have a big impact on your success in life. It can impact your chances of getting a job, raise or promotion. 

It can dramatically impact your personal life, too. Surveys have shown that an attractive smile is the top thing people are looking for in a date, and an unattractive smile is one of the things that can make people not desire a second date. 

You Have Oral Health Problems 

Many people think that cosmetic dentistry is only about giving you pretty teeth. It’s not. The health and beauty of your teeth are closely linked. 

If you have tooth decay, it can show up as dark brown or black spots on your smile. Gum disease makes your gums red and inflamed or can cause them to recede. 

Gum disease can also make your teeth drift, becoming more crooked. This can lead to tooth loss. A lost tooth isn’t just a problem with the appearance of your smile, it makes it hard to chew and can make the rest of your teeth drift. 

What’s the fix? With restorations like tooth-colored fillings and dental implants, we can care for your oral health and make your smile more beautiful. 

Are You Ready for a Beautiful Smile? 

If you see that one or more of these reasons for cosmetic dentistry make sense for you, then it’s time to consider cosmetic dentistry. If you’re in Scripps Ranch or surrounding areas of San Diego, we can help. Please call (858) 271-1010 today for an appointment with cosmetic dentist Dr. Ramin Goshtasbi (“Dr. G” to his patients) at Oasis Dental Arts. 

 Dr. Tess Mauricio, Founder of M Beauty clinics in San Diego and Beverly Hills is a pioneer of a new field in medi cine and anti-aging called “Regenerative Aesthetics” where Doctors can utilize patient’s own growth factors from patient’s platelet-rich plasma, patient’s own stem cells from fat cells in combination with widely used methods like skin resurfacing and microneedling to activate our own natural regenerative processes and ability to heal and repair.

Dr. Tess along, with her colleagues, pioneered ALMI fat and stem cell transfer Procedure for the face and the use of fat-derived stem cells for hair growth. “Regenerative Aesthetics” is the new field in medicine using growth factors, Stem cells to activate our own natural regenerative processes.

ALMI (the acronym for Autologous Lipocyte Micronized Injection) Procedure is a biocellular therapy performed by harvesting fat under local anesthesia and then processing the fat into micronized ALMI fat. ALMI fat is rich in stem cells along with other regenerative cells that are used for anti-aging and regeneration. The process also includes the use of the patient’s Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) from the patient’s blood for growth factors. The procedure addresses volume loss, wrinkles, skin texture, skin tone, hair loss (ALMI HAIR), sexual health and vaginal rejuvenation (ALMI FEM SHOT, vConfidence, and vTime-Machine).

ALMI was the #1 Plastic Surgery trend of 2017 by Real Self.com and has been featured on The Doctors, ALMI was also recently featured in the Hollywood Reporter in an Anti-aging feature. ALMI’s popularity is growing with over 200 ALMI Procedure providers across the US.

Dr. Tess routinely combines the ALMI Procedure with her signature anti-aging Time Machine Procedure skin rejuvenation treatment. The Time Machine Procedure combines energy based skin resurfacing, microneedling, growth factors from PRP and with ALMI, stem cells from fat can be added to the mix for shorter downtime and improved anti-aging results from one single visit.

Antiaging can also come from within. Nutrition is key to our health and wellness but today’s modern lifestyle and diet make it virtually impossible to supply our bodies with the biochemical building blocks and nutrients that it needs to function optimally. More and more people are turning to nutritional supplements whether in the form of special shakes, juices, or pills.

One of the newest nutritional supplements, Liveli, specializes in our brain function by improving restorative sleep with Liveli Sleep Peacefulli, optimizing mental performance with Liveli Focus Clearli and brain restoration and repair with Liveli Restore Dayli. Created by Stanford educated power couple, anesthesiologist and Dr. Tess’ husband, Dr. James Lee, after Dr. Lee recovered from a brain tumor.

Stem cell anti-aging can also come from within. Stem cells harvested from a patient’s fat can be processed and given back to the patient intravenously and via local injections to treat chronic, degenerative conditions that are usually associated with aging like osteoarthritis of the knees. Regeneris Medical is a network of providers that offer these cutting edge, safe and highly effective procedures. Dr. Tess and Dr. James have established Regeneris Medical San Diego and Beverly Hills to continue to offer these life-changing procedures within the provider network.

Anti-aging intravenous treatments with antioxidants and vitamins are also becoming more popular. Dr. Tess offers IV Glutathione and Vitamin C antioxidant treatments at her M Beauty by Dr. Tess clinics. Not only is this easy and almost painless IV treatment helpful in slowing down the aging process and boost the immune system from within but patients appreciate the improvement in their skin tone, quality and glow.

For more info or to schedule a consultation please call (858) 689-4990 / www.mbeautyclinic.com.

It’s true that enamel is one of the hardest substances in the human body, but that doesn’t mean you should put just anything in your mouth. Your teeth were built to withstand years of wear. Still, you should be careful with what you’ve got. Dentists all over the country see patients every day for chipped teeth, cut gums, and other complications just because they decided to bite down on the wrong thing. To avoid a painful (and maybe costly) visit to the dentist, pay attention to these five things to not put in your mouth.

Lemons, Limes, or Grapefruit

The first one of this list might not seem obvious. Lemons, limes, and grapefruit are just fruits, right? How could they be bad for our teeth? While eating these fruits are not necessarily bad for our teeth, eating them in a certain way is. What’s dangerous about any citrus is its acidity, which can wear away enamel and leave our teeth vulnerable. Eating these fruits quickly is mostly okay—unless you decide to brush directly afterward, which can damage your enamel even further—but leaving these fruits in our mouths for an extended period of time can be dangerous. Not only does acid wear away enamel, it can also promote gum disease.

Ice

So many of us love to chew ice. It’s cool, easy to break, and makes a satisfying crunch sound. Just because it’s enjoyable, however, doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. Ice is hard and teeth, especially teeth that have been weakened by tooth decay or cavities, are sometimes not. Plus, the cold can make your enamel more brittle. Every year, several patients schedule a dentist appointment because they’ve fractured a tooth, or multiple teeth, when chewing ice. 

Hard Objects

Much like with ice, hard objects such as pens, corn nuts, and seeds could lead to tooth fractures for teeth that have already sustained structural damage, but they could also worsen the symptoms of patients suffering from bite problems. Not to mention that these can also be a choking hazard, even for adults.

Other People’s Toothbrushes

Sometimes, especially when you travel, you forget to bring your toothbrush. At this point, late at night, you may be tempted to just use your partner’s toothbrush. However, you should resist this temptation. Toothbrushes are full or bacteria, including those that can promote gum disease. Instead, you should put toothpaste onto your finger, and softly brush your finger around your teeth and gums. While not as effective as a toothbrush, the fluoride will do its job and help to prevent tooth decay.

Have You Damaged Your Teeth?

If you didn’t follow the above advice and damaged your teeth, we can help. We offer emergency dentistry if you need it. We also offer solutions for all types of tooth damage, including veneers for chipped teeth, crowns for cracked teeth, and even dental implants to replace lost teeth.

Are you looking for a general dentist in the Scripps Ranch or Mira Mesa area? Please call 858-271-1010 today for an appointment with San Diego dentist Dr. Ramin Goshtasbi (“Dr. G”) at Oasis Dental Arts.

www.oasisdentalarts.com
9999 Mira Mesa Blvd., #105
858-271-1010

Work has been stressful, traffic bad, and you were looking forward to the weekend, but you developed a terrible toothache.

A toothache can completely derail you plans.

Toothaches can be a sign of several issues. Cavities, a cracked tooth or a loose filling are a few of the causes. These three home remedies can provide needed relief until you can see a dentist.

Salt water rinse

Salt water naturally brings down inflammation to provide temporary pain relief. Add four to five teaspoons of salt to one cup of water, swish around your mouth for a minute before spitting it out. Although the results are temporary, a salt water rinse can be done many times.

Clove oil

Clove oil is a natural pain reliever due to its high concentration of eugenol, an anesthetic and antibacterial agent. Eugenol reduces inflammation and has effective analgesic qualities, according to a study published in the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dip a cotton ball in clove oil and gently apply to the affected tooth and gum.

Ice pack or cold compress

Ice can temporarily relieve pain and swelling. Freeze an ice pack and place it on the affected side of the mouth for up to 30 minutes to reduce swelling and numb your mouth.

When to see an emergency dentist

It can be difficult to determine when an emergency dentist visit is needed. If the pain persists, or is unbearable or reoccurs, then research whether your dentist has an emergency line and try to schedule an appointment.  Other times to see an emergency dentist may include, but not limited to, symptoms such as bleeding, swelling, pus, redness, foul smell, sensitivity to temperature or if you feel ill.

Unfortunately, home remedies only provide temporary relief and should not be used as a substitute for proper dental care. Toothaches are a symptom of a larger problem that needs to be addressed.

If you are looking for a general dentist in Scripps Ranch, or need an emergency dental visit, call (858) 271-1010 now and we’ll get back to you in less than half an hour.

Oasis Dental Arts
www.oasisdentalarts.com
9999 Mira Mesa Blvd., #105

You’ve equipped your home with all the necessary precautions for a fire. But smoke detectors and fire extinguishers aren’t enough to keep your children prepared. Equip your family with safety knowledge by teaching them about fire hazards and how to react if a fire sparks in the home. 

Identify your home’s hazards
Most of the fire hazards in the home are in the kitchen. The most important lesson for young children to learn in the kitchen is that the stove is hot, and they should keep away from it when it’s in use. When your children are older and ready to begin cooking for themselves, then you can instruct them further on individual appliance safety and extinguishing cooking fires.

Playing with matches is another major source of home fires. Children as young as two years old can strike matches and start fires, so be sure to keep your matches and lighters safely tucked away in locked drawers. Teach children not to pick up matches or lighters they may find, but to tell an adult immediately.

You should also inform your children about the following hazards:

• Aerosol cans: These can explode if placed near stoves, radiators, or other sources of heat.
• Candles: Candles can start fires if placed near flammable materials, and their hot wax can burn skin. Never let children light candles, and get in the habit of blowing out any candles before leaving a room.
• Electrical cords: Fraying cords can ignite a fire, so show children how to recognize one.
• Lamps: Explain that paper or cloth over a lamp can start a fire.
• Iron: Warn children to stay away from an iron standing on end.

Stop, drop and roll
Teaching children this important safety move can prevent serious burns if their clothes are on fire. Have them demonstrate the steps for you, and remind them to cover their face and mouth.

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