Antibiotics and their indication in dentistry. When to use antibiotics? How much to use? What type of antibiotic to use?  According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention more than 2 million people in the US are hospitalized and more than 23,000 die each year from superinfections caused by antibiotic resistant bacteria.

Inlays and Onlays also known as indirect fillings, offer a well-fitting, stronger, longer lasting solution to tooth decay or similar damage. Unlike direct restorations such as composite resin or Amalgam fillings, Inlays and Onlays Inlays are extremely stable restorative solutions for the treatment of decay.

Mouth Guards in Sports. Each year more than 5 million teeth are either avulsed or displaced due to a sports injury. In many cases the loss or damage to teeth can be attributed to the absence of a mouth guard or to a poorly fabricated or ill-fitting one.

Sports Injuries in our Youth. A question that crosses every parent’s mind, especially if their child is involved in any organized sports is, ‘will my son or daughter get injured playing? And because my child is young and still growing, is there any way for me to lessen the severity of a potential injury.

Oral Cancer Screening Exam. Dr. Kopel explains how important is to have the oral cancer screening in order to detect any sign of cancer, and how this exam is conducted in Dr. Zak dental offices located in Zak Dental offices located in Agoura Hills, Covina, Downey, El Cajon, Long Beach, North Park, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Clarita, Simi Valley, Temecula, Ventura, Whittier, California.

Sports and Dental Injuries in Children. Dental injury in sports is a commonly encountered issue for both children and adults. All sports carry a risk for injury while contact sports carry the highest risks for dental related injuries. Parents who actively enroll their children in sports must be aware of the potential risks for dental injury in order to make the necessary measures to minimize them.

Dental Sports Guards . Over the counter dental sports guards are cheaper than the custom ones made by the dentist. The reason is that the material used for over the counter sports guards are not durable and very thick. Also they are ill fitting and uncomfortable.

At Zak Dental Downey we are dedicated to provide best quality dental care and patient satisfaction. But we like to have fun while doing it. Zak Dental Downey office chose to participate in the Mannequin Challenge!  See how we we did it!

Sports Injuries and TMJ. Sport induced TMJ can be caused either by a traumatic blow to the jaw or muscle strain that puts stress on the tempromandibular joint. It’s also possible to suffer TMJ because you are overworking your jaw during sports. Clenching your teeth is common when you are trying to use all your strength.

An all-porcelain crown, also known as a porcelain or ceramic crown, is a dental restoration that is used to cover and protect a damaged or weakened tooth. Unlike traditional crowns that may have a metal or metal alloy base, all-porcelain crowns are made entirely of ceramic materials, providing a natural and aesthetically pleasing appearance.