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   Teeth cleaned and smiles brightened by dentist Dr Allan Melnick, DDS

Other Services

 


Snore Guards

Do you suffer from snoring or others suffer from your snoring, then you probably need to take a look at snore guard. Snoring can be a serious problem affecting you and your families ability to get a good nights sleep.

Snore Guard is an oral appliance that resembles an athletic mouthpiece. Small and flexible, it has no moving parts, masks, hoses, or batteries. Snore Guard is made from sterile thermoplastic and is easy to clean.

How does a snore guard work?

Snore Guard is worn during sleep. It uses normal body reflexes to keep the airway open. The device fits snugly on the upper teeth. When the lower jaw closes, the lower teeth close onto the lower ramp of the Snore Guard. This keeps the jaw in a normal position, rather than sagging open and back. In addition, the tongue reflexively seeks the small center orifice between the upper and lower ramp. This reflex keeps if from sagging back into the throat. With the airway open, breathing is relaxed and normal during sleep.In some cases it is used for Sleep Apnea. Call our Encino office and Dr. Melnick will be happy to discuss this FDA approved treatment with you.

Bad Breath Management

Bad breath (halitosis) can be an unpleasant and embarrassing condition. Many of us may not realize that we have bad breath, but everyone has it from time to time, especially in the morning. There are various reasons one may have bad breath, but in healthy people the major reason is due to microbial deposits on the tongue, especially the back of the tongue. Studies have shown that simply brushing the tongue reduced bad breath by as much as 70 percent. Learn more about Bad Breath by following this link.

Dry Mouth Disease

Dry mouth disease is a change in your mouth that results from a reduction in the production of saliva. Dry mouth disease is usually caused by some chronic, ongoing problem and is becoming more and more frequently seen in my practice in Encino, Tarzana, and Sherman Oaks. We now see dry mouth problems every week as opposed to just occasionally as in the past. Read more about Dry Mouth Disease.

 Sedation Dentistry

 

A persons fear of dental visits can be intense. A survey has found that almost one third of Americans are afraid of the dentist. This is often related to traumatic dental care as a child. This trauma can be very hard to overcome. Fortunately, a group of progressive dentists saw a need to provide better treatment for all these people. It is now as easy as taking a small pill. Bellow is a brief summary on the subject. For all the details on Sedation Dentistry follow this link.

  • You only need to take a small pill prior to treatment. There are no tubes or needles. We carefully monitor your vital signs.
  • You will have more comfort as it reduces the fatigue of major dental treatment that required long visits.
  • You won’t remember any sounds or smells. You will have very little or no memory of the experience.
  • Patients generally feel relaxed for up to five or six hours after taking the pill.
  • Sedation dentistry saves time. Treatments requiring six to eight appointments in the past can now be done in as little as one.
  • It’s useful and effective for those who have difficulty getting numb. Most people find that Sedation Dentistry can reduce this problem.

Implant Dentistry

An Implant is a small titanium screw placed in the jaw. Few advances in Dentistry have been as great as Dental Implants. Dental Implants replace single missing teeth or anchor multiple teeth together like a bridge or a denture. Dental implants are the next best alternative to your natural teeth. Dental implants are permanent, strong and natural feeling. Patients with dental implants are able to eat, smile and laugh. Whether you are a candidate for implants is evaluated on an individual basis. If you are missing teeth, we can explain all tooth replacement options with you.  Call our Encino office for information on this simple process with many, many options. For more information on Implant Dentistry follow this link.

TMJ and Bite Therapy

For those suffer from TMJ (temporomandibular joint syndrome), we offer several effective treatment methods. We provide an occlusal analysis for every patient. Occlusion is the way our teeth come together as we bite, as we close our mouth. Improper bite is a common cause of TMJ. Many who clench or grind their teeth will also experience TMJ. We offer special splints and oral therapy to restore optimal occlusion and prevent damage due to grinding. There is no reason to live with the pain

Children’s Dentistry – Pedodontics

The sooner a child learns about dental health, usually at the age of four, the better.  Once children begin regular dental visits, we provide fluoride treatments to prevent cavities, cleanings and oral hygiene instructions to help them to clean their teeth and gums. We also use sealants to prevent cavities, and provide a large  variety of restorative procedures if the need arises. Dr. Melnick loves seeing chrildren. He and his caring staff work incredibly well with children. We know how to satisfy their special needs and keep them happy. To set your child on a path to proper dental health, contact us today. We look forward to meeting you and your family.

"From the first phone call to your office asking for information, this experience has been most pleasant.  Dr. Melnick explained all my options, so that I understood, for the first time in my experience of going to the dentist, the how and why of the procedures."

Steve M., Computer Tech - Northridge