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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Clean Toothbrush/Healthy Toothbrush

November 13th, 2024

We’ve all learned a lot about keeping healthy lately. Thorough hand washing, disinfecting cell phones and keyboards, wiping down shopping carts and door handles—all these low-maintenance cleaning habits can have a high impact on our health. So, in that spirit, let’s talk about low maintenance cleaning routines for something you put in your mouth at…
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Getting Ready for Winter

November 6th, 2024

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some easy steps you can take to keep your teeth and gums healthy during this icy season. Remember to Hydrate Dehydration is dangerous for your…
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