Preventive dentistry is the foundation of healthy teeth and gums. The key to proper dental care involves two crucial components: at-home dental care and routine dental visits. While at-home oral hygiene is essential, brushing, flossing, and oral rinses aren’t enough to remove accumulated plaque and tartar (dental calculus). Meredith Levine, DDS, Inc. in Century City, California, is […]
If you have never had a cavity, count yourself lucky because about 90% of Americans aged 20 or older have had at least one cavity. While diligent brushing and flossing of teeth keep cavities away, an occasional cavity may still occur. Thankfully, there is a time-tested treatment for cavities: dental fillings. While cavity fillings can be […]