Canker Sores

Canker sores are small, shallow ulcers that appear in your mouth and make it difficult for you to eat and talk. The exact cause of canker sores isn't known although stress is thought to trigger the ulcers. When possible, we encourage our patients to avoid foods that have citrus and are extremely acidic.

Some foods to avoid when you have an ulcer are cheese, lemons, pineapples, strawberries, oranges, apples, and soda. Our staff at Suzanne Haeri, DDS encourages our patients to follow a diet that is dairy free and doesn’t run the risk of causing pain while you have canker sores.

Some symptoms that you may have a canker sore include pain on your tongue or the inside of your cheeks and if you feel a burning sensation. Canker sores are circular and are usually white or gray with a red edge.

Although there is no exact treatment for canker sores, it can be helpful to rinse your mouth with hot salt water a few times a day. Canker sores typically go away after 1-2 weeks when you avoid the foods mentioned and rinse with hot salt water.  

If you have any questions or concerns regarding canker sores and your treatment options if they don’t go away, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.suzannehaeridds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS herself in our Los Angeles, CA office, please call 310-657-2200.

Teeth Whitening System

Keeping your teeth white can be more difficult than it seems. With so many acidic drinks and foods that can stain your teeth, it’s nearly impossible to have perfectly white teeth. At Suzanne Haeri, DDS we offer a take home teeth whitening system that is great for restoring the natural color of your teeth.

Teeth whitening is a two-step process that starts with making an impression of your teeth into a custom whitening tray that is reusable. After your custom whitening tray is made, you will put the whitening gel in for a few days and see results you never thought possible.

Teeth whitening can be sensitive for some patients which but is effective for most people. If you want to get your teeth whitened we advise you to schedule an appointment at our office.

The results of our teeth whitening varies by the patient but our system is designed to make your teeth 4-8 shades whiter.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding digital teeth whitening, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.suzannehaeridds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS herself in our Los Angeles, CA office, please call 310-657-2200.

The Benefit of Digital X-Rays

At Suzanne Haeri, DDS, we use digital radiography to take x-rays instead of traditional photographic film. Digital x-rays are more efficient by bypassing chemical processing and it allows us to transfer and view the photos of your mouth faster. Using Digital radiography, we are able to provide better safety for our patients by using digital x-ray’s which provide 80% less radiation than traditional films.

Digital x-rays allow us to detect bone loss, tumors, infections in the tooth nerve, tooth decay, and other abnormalities.

Digital radiography provides you with the best care possible by being convenient, safer, and faster. With the ability to enhance image quality, we able to fix your dental issues better and more efficiently.

Don’t forget to ask our staff if you are due for x-ray’s during your visit so we can make sure your teeth are healthy!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding digital x-rays, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.suzannehaeridds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS herself in our Los Angeles, CA office, please call 310-657-2200.

Electronic verses Traditional Toothbrushes

At Suzanne Haeri, DDS, we want our patients to have the cleanest teeth possible. To get rid of the most plaque and bacteria from your teeth, we encourage our patients to change their toothbrush every 3-4 months or after their bristles are worn down. When the bristles on toothbrushes become distorted, your teeth aren’t being cleaned properly. Even if your toothbrush doesn’t become distorted, over time the brush becomes dirty and less effective.

We advise our patients who have trouble cleaning their teeth for a full two minutes to get an electric toothbrush for the best cleaning possible. Electric bristle’s remove more plaque from your teeth and gums because of how fast they rotate. If you are able to clean your teeth and gums thoroughly for a full two minutes, a traditional toothbrush works perfectly fine.

Remember to brush your teeth twice a day to keep your teeth clean and your smile as bright as it can be.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding which toothbrush is best for your teeth, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.suzannehaeridds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS herself in our Los Angeles, CA office, please call 310-657-2200.

Root Canal Therapy

A root canal is a common procedure within the dental specialty of endodontics. Endodontics focuses on the roots or nerves of the teeth. When a patient doesn’t practice proper dental hygiene, a tooth infection can occur. If located in the roots, a root canal becomes necessary. Dr. Suzanne Haeri provides root canal therapy to her patients in Los Angeles, CA.

 

It is vital to treat tooth infections as soon as possible. If left untreated, the infection can spread throughout the mouth. It can also lead to long-term effects like bone loss in the jaw.

 

The procedure starts with your Los Angeles dentist applying a local anesthetic to the tooth. This numbs it and assures minimal discomfort. Dr. Haeri drills into the tooth, exposing the root canal. The infected materials are removed and the area is cleaned. Afterward, the dentist closes the root canal with a filling or sealant. It’s recommended for a dental crown to be placed too.

 

Overall, root canal therapy is highly successful and almost completely painless. It’s common to experience soreness the days following the procedure. Take over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medication as needed. Follow any and all post-operative instructions given by Dr. Haeri. Your recovery highly correlates to your root canal’s success.

 

If you or a loved one are in need of root canal therapy, contact Dr. Suzanne Haeri. Our office is located in Los Angeles, CA. To schedule an appointment, visit our website or call 310-657-2200.

Dental Veneers

Dental veneers are thin durable shells made of porcelain that are bonded onto your natural teeth. Veneers are used to correct problems like cracked, stained, chipped, gapped, or broken teeth. Dr. Suzanne Haeri DDS understands how important your smile is. You’re going to have your smile the rest of your life, you might as well enjoy it! That’s why we offer porcelain veneers for our patients.

 

It will take 2-3 appointments with Dr. Haeri at her office in Los Angeles, CA. to complete the entire process. Your first appointment is more of a consultation than appointment. There are many different choices that come with choosing your veneers. This is why it’s recommended that you do some research individually beforehand. The major two are coloring and shape. There are two kinds of shaping, square and rounded. Many patients believe that rounded veneers are more feminine, while the square is more masculine. This is not true at all. Both shapes are available regardless of gender. The coloring is the shading of the veneers. You can choose from brightness starting at natural all the way to Hollywood levels.

 

Once you are happy with your decisions, the next part of the process can start. First, your teeth will be prepared and cleaned. We will then take an impression or mold of your teeth. This is then sent to a dental laboratory to create your customized veneers. The personalization assures that they will fit you perfectly. It will take about fourteen days for them to be created. In the meantime, you will be given temporary veneers. When the permanent veneers come back in, you will come in for your final appointment. They will then be bonded to your teeth.

 

Dr. Suzanne Haeri DDS is located in Los Angeles, CA. To schedule an appointment, visit our website or call 310-657-2200.

Bone Graft Procedure

Suzanne Haeri DDS offers bone grafting services to her patients in the Los Angeles, CA area. Bone grafts are needed when the jaw bone is not strong enough to house a restorative device like a dental implant. When a tooth is missing and never replaced, the bone will disintegrate. A bone graft will fix this by replacing it with healthy tissue.

 

At your first appointment with Dr. Haeri, she will examine the jaw and mouth. X-rays will determine the full condition of the bone. If you are eligible for a bone graft, the x-ray will also show us how much tissue will be needed. Tissue for the graft can be collected in various ways. It can be taken from another area of your mouth in certain cases, or areas like your hip or tibia. Tissue labs also provide materials. Once the sample has been collected and determined to be of sound quality, the next step in the procedure can start.

 

You will first be placed under general anesthesia. Dr. Haeri will start by making an incision along your jaw in the selected area. The healthy tissue will be inserted and held in place using screws, wires, etc. Afterward, Dr. Haeri will close up the area with either stitches or a suture.

 

After the procedure, follow any and all post-operative instructions given. Avoid vigorous activity while healing. The speed of your recovery is entirely dependent on your body and the size of the graft. The larger the graft the longer it will take to heal. Recovery can stem from two weeks all the way up to a full year.

 

Dr. Suzanne Haeri DDS is located in Los Angeles, CA. To schedule an appointment, visit our website or call 310-657-2200.