Agoura Hills dental services with a smile

What can I do about stained or discovered teeth?

Professional whitening can be done in our office and takes anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. It’s a simple and non-invasive dental treatment that can give your teeth an instant boost. We match your color to an appropriate shade that will look the best for your smile.

Agoura Hills dental services include color matching

What should I do if I have bad breath?

There are many reasons for bad breath or halitosis. The major cause is due to microbial deposits on the tongue, especially the back of the tongue. Brushing your tongue when you brush your teeth reduces halitosis by up to 75%.

If you have chronic bad breath, you need to consult a physician, as this could be a sign of a more serious medical condition.

Are amalgam (silver fillings) safe?

In short, yes. Over the years there has been some concern as to the safety of amalgam or silver fillings. The American Dental Association has debunked many of the fears about amalgam.

The amalgam is a blend of copper, silver, tin and zinc bound by elemental mercury.

Dentists have used this blended metal to fill teeth for more than 100 years. Controversy sprang up due to claims that the exposure to the vapor and minute particles from the mercury can cause a variety of health problems.

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Up to 76% of dentists use silver containing mercury to fill teeth. The American Dental Association states that silver fillings are safe and that studies have failed to find any link between silver containing mercury and any medical disorder.

There are numerous option to silver fillings and Drs. Kessler and Resnick can walk you through your options of having your silver fillings removed and replaced with composite natural looking, porcelain or gold fillings.

How often should I have a dental exam and cleaning?

Drs. Resnick and Kessler recommend having your teeth checked and cleaned twice year at least. Depending on the status of your dental health, you might be required to come into our office more often.

How can I tell if I have gingivitis or periodontitis (gum disease)?

Four out of five people have periodontal disease and don’t know it. This dental disease is painless in the early stages and unlike tooth decay it is possible to have periodontitis and not know it until the chronic stage.

Periodontitis is a colorless, sticky film of bacteria from food remnants and saliva left on the gums. The build up causes the disease. Part of good hygiene is to brush at least twice a day as well as floss.

Drs. Resnick and Kessler always encourage you to come in for your twice-annual checks as part of their prevention plan. The sooner periodontits is caught, the faster it can be treated.

Check back with us as we share more FAQs about your dental health and our dental services. Drs. Kessler and Resnick, as some of the most respected Agoura Hills dentists, are always happy to share information with you!