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 »

As your child’s permanent molars and premolars emerge, it’s quite common for the biting surfaces of these teeth to be deeply textured with deep pits and fissures. A deeply textured biting surface is an evolutionary trait that helped our ancient ancestors more efficiently chew and grind tough foods. Unfortunately, residual food particles and plaque can often become trapped in these... read more »

Small chips, old dental work and deep stains on the teeth in your smile, it could leave you wanting to explore your cosmetic restoration options. Even though whitening products and procedures can effectively brighten tooth enamel they do not address damage to the enamel or noticeable past dental work. One popular and effective option available to you, is to have... read more »

The Tooth Fairy is a much beloved legend. We all have fond memories of leaving each lost tooth under the pillow for the Tooth Fairy to find. But where did the Tooth Fairy originate? The legend of the Tooth Fairy has evolved over time. However, legends and myths surrounding losing baby teeth go back for millennia. Long ago in Europe,... read more »

Are you afraid of the dentist? If you are, you’re not alone. In fact, many people consider even a simple cleaning an arduous task. Sadly, some patients won’t visit the dentist until they experience an emergency such as infection or tooth decay. Waiting only leads to more problems and can ever affect overall health. Sedation dentistry has come a long... read more »