You Tube

Hello to all my wonderful patients, hope all is well. We have something new my practice has available and that is You Tube. Now many of you are familiar with You Tube, and the many different videos on various subjects. You Tube has allot of information that is very easy to access right on the web. Well my practice also has a You Tube page now with many informational videos about dentistry, and includes video testimonials from patients of mind. We have selected a few subjects we thought you would like and maybe had questions about, such as digital xray, lasers,and many more. We even have a few funny videos that involve dentistry. Take a look, I guarantee your learn something fun and interesting. Now you can find us by searching for You Tube on the web, then on there search bar type in lbcosmetic all as one word. Or you can go to our website www.longbeachcosmeticdentistry.com. On the home page on the left click on Patient Testimonials and it will direct you to our page. Its a fun and helpful way to educate people, and hopefully make dentistry fun. If there is a subject you don't see let us know. We want you to be informed as much as we can. Thanks Dr.Rose

We offer an excellent experience.

They say presentation is everything. I take great care to offer a highly personalized experience to my patients. It’s a style of care that I know separates my practice from other dentists and it is part of the culture that goes along with practicing advanced dental procedures.

So, let’s talk about your friends and family. Do they receive the same experience or even this level of care? So many people just do not shop around dental services because they do not realize that you can get great dental services with greater value. I wonder what your friends’ reactions would be if you asked them how is their experience when they go to the dentist.

The dental and medical experience can seem very mechanical and impersonal. The practices aren’t trying to be that way, it is just how they manage their business. Dentists with advanced training in both procedures and practice management know that this way is old school and people do not like it. Patients have a choice and we want them to choose us because when you are in our care, we take care of you and treat you personally in a warm and comfortable environment. We don’t just shuttle you around where you need to go, perform your treatment and send you packing to get on with your day. That doesn‘t get people talking about how well you are treated.

And, that is what I am asking you try this month. Ask around. Ask your friends what kind of experience they have at their dentist. Then tell them about how we treat you when you come in for a visit. In many cases, you might be opening their eyes to a better way to receive their dental treatments. We are accepting new patients and I hope you can refer some friends who want a better experience.

A little something for you?

When was the last time you did a little something for yourself? Since it’s summer, the kids are out of school and things are more generally relaxed, now might be a good time to consider doing a little something extra for yourself.

As a dentist, we have many conversations with patients each year about making cosmetic improvements to their smiles. Some are interested in whitening and some are interested in making major changes. It is in these conversations that patients often reveal their dreams for a more beautiful smile with a mouth full of perfect and white teeth.

It’s more common than you think. That is one of the reasons why I got into cosmetic dentistry. It is such an amazing and immediate way to help people positively change their lives. When I do a cosmetic reconstruction, or what most people consider cosmetic dentistry, I’ve seen the new porcelain veneers transform someone immediately. The first step in a reconstruction involves placing temporary crowns that resemble what the finished porcelain veneers will look like. This is the point when a patient first sees what their new smile will look like and that is always a highly emotional moment. It is this sort of life-changing transformation that makes cosmetic dentistry a popular wish.

Is cosmetic dentistry anything you ever considered for yourself? Of if you have had the experience of cosmetic dentistry already, do you know anyone who wishes they had that new beautiful smile? If so, please talk to me about it. I look forward to answering your questions.

Dental Fun Facts

Just a few fun fact about dentistry, here they are.

Did you know that bad breath is the least attractive trait a co-worker can have. Be more popular around the water cooler, brush after lunch.

Cap the paste but not the brush. Covering the brush can trap moisture and encourage bacteria growth. Yeah, we know, gross huh?

The average women smiles about 62 times a day, while the average man smiles only 8 times. Women are also more likely to brush their teeth and visit the dentist regularly. Think there might be a connection here?

Did you know dental floss has many different uses? It works well as a cake cutter, makeshift clothesline, replacement fishing line, picture hanger and much more. Our favorite use for it, cleaning your teeth.

Dental floss has played a role in many attempted prison breaks, used as everything from a rope to a chainsaw. None have been successful. We suggest flossing with it.

Saliva helps you eat by breaking apart food particles and cleaning your mouth afterwords. The average person produces 10,000 gallons of saliva over there lifetime.(no data as to how much winds up as spitballs)

Americans spend $100 billion per year on hair care products and only $2 billion year on dental products. What goods great hair without a great smile?

If flossing properly, the average person should use 122 yards of floss per year. 28% of people claim to floss daily , but annual sales data shows only and average of 18 years of floss is sold per person. We think someones fibbing.

Contrary to popular belief, George Washington's famous dentures weren't made from wood. His four pairs of custom chompers were crafted from gold, ivory, lead and a mixture of human, donkey and um, hippopotamus teeth. (take care of yours and you wont have to think about it!)

Well hope you enjoyed these fun facts, there will be more to come.

Don’t ignore TMJ symptoms

Allergies are very common right now, so a lot of people are dealing with headaches, congestion and general discomfort in their head. And, this time of year, a lot of headaches and inflammation get excused as allergies. When the fact is, there is always a reason for that headache.

Chronic headaches are symptom of TMJ and the scenario I described above is one of the reason people go to the doctor for medications rather than visiting a neuromuscular dentist for a TMJ exam.

TMJ is a very difficult disorder to diagnose because the symptoms can appear in so many ways and can be confused for so many other conditions. For a persistent headache, people see their general practitioner or eye doctors. For localized pain in the shoulders, neck or back, people might see their general practitioner or get referred to a specialist. When they cannot find the source of the pain, usually the prescription is pain killers or something to try to reduce inflammation. Neither are a proper treatment or cure for TMJ.

We want all of our clients to understand that pains in the head, neck, jaw, upper back and arms are all symptomatic of TMJ. If you or someone you know has these symptoms, seeing a doctor will not help the way seeing a neuromuscular dentist will help. With my training in neuromuscular dentistry, I can treat your TMJ condition without surgery.

Please let me know if I can help you or someone you know. One neuromuscular exam can make a life changing difference for someone with TMJ pain.