by Shery Mansouri | Feb 22, 2018 | General Dentistry, Oral Health
Periodontal (gum) disease can take a devastating toll on your oral and overall health. As it advances, it destroys the tissue and bone supporting the teeth; it has also been linked to heart disease, diabetes and other life-threatening conditions. When gum disease is...
by Shery Mansouri | Feb 14, 2018 | Dental Implants
Many patients facing dental implant treatment wonder about the safety of the procedure and the materials used. The idea of placing a titanium post or screw in the body — particularly an area like the jawbone — can give anyone pause. Drs. Shery and Ali Mansouri of...
by Shery Mansouri | Jan 22, 2018 | Oral Health
The beginning of the year is a great time to review the health habits that are benefitting you and the areas that could be improved. As you evaluate what works well and what could be tweaked, don’t forget about your oral health! In this post, Drs. Ali and Shery...
by Shery Mansouri | Dec 20, 2017 | Cosmetic Dentistry
Porcelain veneers are an incredible cosmetic dentistry treatment that can transform an imperfect or dull smile. You have probably heard or read about porcelain veneers at some point, and may have wondered whether you could benefit from them. Read on as Drs. Ali and...
by Shery Mansouri | Nov 20, 2017 | Oral Health
Saliva is necessary to a healthy mouth. It washes away food particles and neutralizes acids produced by bacteria. It aids in chewing, swallowing and digestion, and it enhances the ability to taste. When the salivary glands of the mouth do not produce enough saliva to...
by Shery Mansouri | Oct 21, 2017 | Oral Health
Maintaining good oral health during pregnancy is imperative for expecting mothers and their growing babies. Oral health problems like periodontal disease have been linked to preterm, low birth weight babies and other complications. Drs. Ali and Shery Mansouri and the...
by Shery Mansouri | Sep 21, 2017 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign
Since it was introduced, Invisalign has helped millions of people fix tooth alignment and spacing issues. The system uses a series of clear, customized aligners to gradually shift teeth into the desired position. The aligners are easily removable and very discreet....
by Shery Mansouri | Aug 22, 2017 | Oral Health
Everyone has the occasional bout of bad breath, usually first thing in the morning or right after eating a garlicky meal. However, for some people, bad breath is a constant problem, regardless of their last meal or the time of day. If you’ve ever wondered what causes...
by Shery Mansouri | Jul 23, 2017 | Oral Health
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, nearly 49,750 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. In the past, oral cancer has had a high death rate because the early stages of the disease usually do not cause pain or symptoms, making it easy for the...
by Shery Mansouri | Jun 23, 2017 | Oral Health
Earlier this year, the American Dental Association announced that it awarded its Seal of Acceptance to the Waterpik Water Flosser, an interdental cleaner. This is noteworthy because it is the first and only product of its kind to earn the ADA’s special approval. Below...
