Do I lose my wisdom if I lose my wisdom teeth?

December 11th, 2024

The third molars have long been known as your “wisdom teeth,” because they are the last teeth to erupt from the gums – usually sometime during the late teens to early twenties. This is a time in life that many consider an “age of wisdom”; hence the term, “wisdom teeth.” Extracting the third molars does…
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Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!

December 4th, 2024

It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season bright with a few easy tips for a healthy smile. Keep Your Smile Merry and Bright There’s a lot going on during the holidays. Visiting…
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Thanksgiving Trivia

November 27th, 2024

At The Burbank Dentist we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, Dr. Meserkhani and Dr. Gulesserian wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at the holiday dinner table and help create some great conversation with friends and family. The Turkey There is no historical evidence…
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Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?

November 20th, 2024

Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health issue. Generally speaking, most children outgrow these behaviors or are able to be weaned off them successfully sometime between ages two and four. When children…
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