Author: Dr. Vahid Babaeian

Did you know that The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has designated the month of March for focusing the public’s awareness on what to eat?   Take a look at our Top 9 Foods That Damage Your Teeth.       1. What you eat matters While these hard candies seem harmless, eat too many Read More

Here’s How: Remove the Invisalign retainer from your mouth and rinse it under tepid water. Tepid water is neither too hot, nor too cold. Apply toothpaste to a soft-bristled toothbrush or retainer brush. Using small circular motions, gently brush the entire retainer, both inside and out. Once you have completely brushed the Invisalign retainer, rinse Read More

Teaching your child good oral hygiene habits early can lead to a lifelong healthy smile, but did you know that just because babies don’t have any visible teeth, doesn’t mean they can’t get cavities? A baby’s 20 primary teeth are already present in the jaws at birth. And those baby teeth that begin coming through the gums Read More

FIRST AID: Save any tooth that has been knocked out. Bring it to your dentist as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the less chance there is your dentist to fix it. Hold the tooth only by the crown (chewing edge). You can take the tooth to the dentist by following one of these Read More

  What Causes Dry Mouth?   There are several causes of dry mouth, also called xerostomia. These include: Side effect of certain medications. Dry mouth is a common side effect of many prescription and nonprescription drugs, including drugs used to treat depression, anxiety, pain, allergies, and colds (antihistamines and decongestants), obesity, acne, epilepsy, hypertension (diuretics), Read More