Mihran Asinmaz, DMD

The Top 3 Benefits of Cone Beam Imaging Has For Your Oral Health!

July 21, 2017

We use the most advanced technology to better patient outcomes and provide the most comprehensive, high-quality care available. That’s why we use Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) imaging to help identify, treat, and reverse serious dental diseases.

Using this powerful form of x-ray imaging, we can provide our patients with 3D imaging services that have a variety of benefits, as compared to traditional imaging techniques. Read on, and learn more about the cone beam imaging services available at our office. (more…)

I Want a New Smile! What Can I Do?

June 20, 2017

So let’s pretend you are someone who has always wanted a nice smile. You’ve had consultations with a dentist (maybe several), asked friends, done some Google researching. But it’s information overload!

Anyone who is looking to improve their smile should know there are many different treatment options available today that I like to use to deliver not only beautiful, but healthy and functional smiles. Because of the options available, I will go through the treatment options available and discuss the pros and cons to help make sense of the choices we have. (more…)

Oh No! I Lost My Invisalign Retainer

August 22, 2016

Oops…

You’ve just enjoyed a delicious meal with friends. As you head back home remembering all the tasty things you ate, you suddenly panic. Your Invisalign retainer is not in your mouth!

You return to the restaurant to look for it, but it’s gone. The staff doesn’t have it. It’s not in your bag or its case. You search your home, your car and all the tiny hiding spaces that it may have fallen into until you finally surrender. Maybe you tossed it by mistake. Maybe the dog ate it. Either way, it’s lost. (more…)

What Materials Are Used To Fill Cavities? What is BPA?

June 8, 2016

What is an Amalgam Filling?

There has been great debate in the public about the materials we use to fill teeth that have decay (cavities). There has been a movement away from amalgam fillings (metal) due to the concern for its mercury content and the health hazards a leaking filling might cause. Not to mention the appearance of the silver fillings are not the most esthetic and today patients want a solution that is both esthetic and durable. While there isn’t any concrete data to verify the toxicity of this material, many providers such as myself have chosen to not use this material due to an alternative material that is more natural-looking and just as strong. (more…)

Root Canal or Dental Implant – A Cost Benefit Analysis

January 4, 2016

Should I have a root canal or a dental implant?

So you have a very deep cavity (decay) that needs more than just a filling to fix. The cavity is so deep it has reached the nerve and blood supply center of the tooth (pulp) and also has reached the root surfaces. Your dentist tells you there is good news and bad news. The good news is you can save the tooth. The bad news is it is going to require a root canal, crown lengthening surgery, a core buildup and a crown to fix it. Not only are you confused by what these treatment options mean or attempt to accomplish, but they come with a considerable amount of investment of your time and money to correct. It can get rather expensive to save a tooth when the decay has advanced to such a severe state.

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Why Do I Need a Root Canal? Does it Hurt?

October 16, 2015

A root canal procedure is one that removes the infected and/or irritated nerve tissues from inside your tooth and seals off bacteria from re-entering the tooth. It is usually necessary to perform a root canal when tooth decay has reached the nerve of the tooth or an infection has started at the root of the tooth. (more…)

Can Porcelain Veneers Make Me Love My Smile?

July 24, 2015

If you are unhappy with the way your teeth look, you are not alone. Many people have the desire to improve the shape, size and color of their teeth. And why wouldn’t they? Smiling has been linked to healthier living, success in the workplace and increased self-esteem, to name just a few. (more…)

Can I Have a Broken Tooth Fixed on the Same Day?

April 28, 2015

So your watching your favorite TV show and snacking on some popcorn and…BOOM…you feel something larger than a popcorn kernel in your mouth! Much to your disappointment, it is your tooth that has fractured. This can happen to teeth when they are weakened by decay. You may or may not be in pain. What if it is a front tooth? This is a very common emergency. (more…)

Whitening Tetracycline Stained Teeth

February 22, 2015

Tetracycline stained teeth used to be be impossible to treat with traditional whitening systems. These darkened teeth were usually treated cosmetically with porcelain veneers to mask the underlying blue and grey deep stains. (more…)

Why Are My Child’s Adult Teeth Coming in Yellow?

January 7, 2015

“I have a loose tooth!”

It’s oddly exciting when children begin to show the first signs of a loose tooth. Parents and kids look forward to the first baby teeth falling out, because each lost tooth is a sign of healthy growth.

But sometimes, parents may notice that their child’s newly emerging adult teeth appear to have a yellow tint. It’s natural to be concerned when the color of a child’s permanent teeth aren’t the bright white you expect. Parents may be concerned that their kids aren’t brushing well enough, causing plaque build up or worse… cavities! (more…)