Sports-related injuries can sometimes be severe. This is especially true if a vigorous athletic event causes a hard blow to the face. When a tooth is severely traumatized, you should not delay in seeking treatment at Dr. Sam Markzar’s clinic in Beverly Hills, California. Sometimes the traumatized tooth can be saved with endodontic therapy followed by a dental crown restoration.... read more »

Gum disease is an infection that attacks the gums and structures that support your teeth. If left untreated, this disease can lead to the loss of permanent teeth. Dr. Sam Markzar may recommend treatment for gum disease if you have any of the following symptoms: - Red, tender, inflamed gums - Gums that bleed when you brush and floss -... read more »

Did you know bone grafting is a simple dental procedure designed to help restore bone health? Well, it’s true! Dental procedures can be confusing to understand, which is why our team here at Beverly Hills Periodontal Arts and Implants in Beverly Hills, California is happy to talk to you about the simple facts of bone grafting procedures. Bone grafting is... read more »

Do you ever wonder if there’s anything else you could do to keep your teeth healthy and strong? If so, you may know that brushing and flossing your pearly whites is extremely important, but would you be surprised to hear that bleeding gums can actually be an indicator of fairly serious issues, including gum disease? For instance, have you heard... read more »

If you’re worried about getting gum disease, we’ve got good news. Periodontal disease is preventable with good oral hygiene. Brushing your teeth and flossing after meals, using mouthwash, and visiting your dentist regularly will help you prevent periodontal disease and related side effects. Stick to the dental hygiene essentials and your happy and healthy gums will stick to you! If... read more »

Did you know that gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a disease within our mouths that is the result of infected gum tissue? Gum disease can be caused by a variety of factors, including oral health, bad habits, food and drinks, among other causes. For more information, take the following gum disease quiz: True or False: Periodontal disease... read more »

Dr. Sam Markzar at Beverly Hills Periodontal Arts and Implants has seen how bone loss to the jaw can result in a serious consequence of missing teeth for patients in Beverly Hills, California. In fact, when it comes to missing teeth, bone loss essentially begins as soon as you lose a tooth. Let's take a look at why! Bone loss... read more »

Bleeding gums can be an inconvenience, especially when you can’t control it. However, even though it seems like just an inconvenience, it could be a significant symptom of a larger problem. This is why it’s best to determine the cause and treat it so matters don’t get worse. To help you, our dental team would be happy to mention the... read more »

Here at Beverly Hills Periodontal Arts and Implants, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website... read more »