Important Dental Sub-Specialties

While the person who takes care of patients’ teeth is referred to generally as a dentist, there are a wide variety of dental sub-specialties that pertain to providing different aspects of oral care. In fact, this is one of the things that makes Medical Center Dental Care unique amongst other West Hills dentist offices. While some other offices only practice general dentistry, and refer patients out of office for more advanced procedures, we take pride in our ability to offer sub-specialty services performed by one of our highly-trained experts:

• Cosmetic Dentistry – While a great number of Los Angeles area dental offices provide cosmetic services, Dr. Christina Dizon has the experience that makes Medical Center Dental Care a go-to location for the very best aesthetic treatments.
• Orthodontics – For both children and adults, Dr. Yoram Kohanzadeh provides exceptional orthodontia care with both traditional braces and Invisalign.
• Oral Surgery – Able to perform everything from complex wisdom tooth extraction to reconstructive jaw surgery, Dr. Brijesh Patel is capable of delivering amazing results with minimal post-surgical discomfort.
• Endodontics – As the dentist that other dentists turn to whenever they need a root canal procedure performed, Dr. Harry Malhotra has a practically unmatched reputation for performing successful endodontic procedures.

Additionally, Dr. Magnolia Becker provides exceptional pediatric care, so anyone looking for a children's dentist in West Hills can rely on Medical Center Dental Care.

What Type of Specialty Toothpastes Are There?

The type of toothpaste you use is important to your overall dental health. Sure, everybody knows about the regular mint flavored toothpaste that’s designed to simply clean your teeth. There are also well known specialty toothpastes that have additional ingredients to fight bad breath or to whiten your teeth. However, there are also toothpastes available to target other dental issues that you might not know about. Here are some of the best types available on the market:

• Toothpaste for sensitive teeth. If your teeth are so sensitive to the cold that even drinking a glass of water is painful, you might want to invest in this type of toothpaste which targets your tooth’s sensitivity.
• For mint allergies. Whether you’re allergic to mint or menthol, you can find toothpaste that uses cinnamon or tea tree oil which avoids your allergies. If you have allergies to your toothpaste, ask your West Hills dentist about available options.
• For dry mouth. If you’re on medication that causes dry mouth, you can fight the side effect with your toothpaste.
• For canker sores. Some regular toothpastes can be irritants to canker sores, so ask your dentist for specialty toothpaste if you’re prone to canker sores in your mouth.

If you need and adult and children's dentist in West Hills, contact Medical Center Dental Care today. Whether you need advice on toothpastes or regular checkups, we can help.