Do you wish your dental appointments were easier and less scary? If so, laser dentistry is here to save the day! Your dentist, Dr. Amir Nikraz, uses lasers in his office to aid in many dental treatments. In fact, lasers can: -Eliminate tooth decay from the mouth and prepare the surrounding enamel for a dental filling -Destroy bacteria and reshape... read more »

Mouthguards in San Clemente, California, are great appliances that can protect your teeth when you participate in high-contact sports and activities. They can protect your smile because they are made of strong, reliable materials that shield your chompers from the hard, forceful objects that hit them. So, it’s best to wear a mouthguard whenever you are active. There are many... read more »

A winning smile plays to your favor in many social situations. If one or more of your teeth have a chip or old visible filling, you might be interested in having your dentist, Dr. Amir Nikraz, help you explore your cosmetic dental options. One of the most effective ways to improve the appearance of a single imperfect tooth is to... read more »

Over the past few years, many news providers have written articles about how flossing lacks scientific evidence that it works. This is a gross misrepresentation of the studies that were performed. If you’ve wondered why our dentist and hygienists continue to remind you to floss, it’s because it does work, as long as you use good technique. One of the... read more »

Canker sores – those persistent, painful spots of agony that make any idle moment a wait for the pain to go away. Let’s talk about why they happen and how you can help to prevent them. Cankers are shallow sores in the mouth that appear as white or yellow circles with a red border on the insides of your mouth.... read more »

At Artistic Dentistry located in San Clemente, California, Dr. Amir Nikraz offers periodontal treatment for our patients with gum disease. This is important, because if gingivitis (a mild form of gum disease) is left untreated, it can progress into periodontitis. While improved oral hygiene can often restore gum health while in the mild stage, once it advances it is much more... read more »

Kids have a tendency to get hurt, and that risk only increases the more they play sports. If your kids are playing any kind of contact sport this year - baseball, soccer, basketball, or football - they need to wear a sports guard in order to ensure the safety and health of their teeth. Sports guards are often overlooked by... read more »

According to the ConsumerSearch editors at consumersearch.com, there are five easy-to-use and effective over-the-counter whitening products available in the world today. If you are interested in whitening your teeth with a product that is found at the store, then our Artistic Dentistry team recommends using one of the following products: -Crest® 3D White Luxe Whitestrips Professional Effects: These whitening strips... read more »

At Artistic Dentistry, the comprehensive general dental practice of Dr. Amir Nikraz, we are happy to offer dental crowns for our patients in San Clemente, California, and throughout Orange County and South Orange County, California. Our dental crowns are custom designed and sculpted to fit your smile perfectly. In addition to covering a damaged tooth or a dental implant, our dental... read more »

It is estimated by the American Association of Endodontists that every year an average of around five million teeth are knocked out. Some of the more common causes are related to hard falls, blows to the face, or sports injuries by athletes using inadequate head protection during contact sports. If one of your teeth is knocked out, fast and intelligent... read more »