1. Is Mouthwash Actually Useful?

    Recently, it has become popular to beat up on mouthwash, although many dentists and patients have already been questioning its effectiveness for years, but is there validity to the claims mouthwash supporters or deniers make? Should people use mouthwash, or is it better left off of the bathroom sink? Today, we’ll dive into it a bit! Swish, Swish, Spit or Toss the Wash? At Balboa Victory Dental, …Read More

  2. When a Tooth Chips or Cracks

    Nobody wants to think of their teeth as breakable. For most of us, the thought alone is enough to give us a shudder. If you ever chip or crack a tooth, however, it is important that you know what to do, are prepared to take action, and, above all, don’t panic. Today, we’ll shed some light on what to do if you or a loved one damages a tooth. What to Do About a Chipped or Cracked Tooth If you or…Read More

  3. Why Tooth-Colored Fillings are the New Standard

    If you’ve had to get a filling in the past few years, then you’ve almost certainly opted for a tooth-colored filling. These options aren’t exactly brand new, but recently have almost completely replaced any other type of filling material. Today, your trusted Encino dentists at Balboa Victory Dental will take a look at why this is and what it means for you. The Many Benefits of Bonded White F…Read More

  4. Drinks that Destroy Your Teeth

    We think of tooth staining and decay as a food-related issue, but really the things that we drink play just as much - if not even more - of a part in our oral health than the foods that we eat. Find out if your favorite drinks are actually destroying your teeth in today’s blog from Balboa Victory Dental, your trusted Encino dentists. Enamel-Weakening Beverages Before we dive into the top enamel-…Read More

  5. Should I Get Dental Insurance?

    If you’re afraid of going to the dentist because of the potential costs you could incur, odds are you don’t have dental insurance - or the right dental insurance. If you’re wondering whether or not dental insurance is right for you and your family, we have some helpful information that could make the decision a little easier. Weighing the Value of Dental Insurance Unlike health, auto, and ho…Read More

  6. You Can Overcome Dental Anxiety

    We’re sorry! For whatever image dentists have in your mind that cause you to feel concerned or worried about the dentist, we apologize. Now, we want to help make things right and see you coming in for regular dental check-ups and comfortably taking charge of your oral health. Understanding & Overcoming Dental Fears The first step to beating anything is to understand it. In every aspect of li…Read More

  7. How Oral Health Impacts the Body

    It is obvious that good oral health can lead to clean teeth, free of debris, and healthy pink gums. Did you know that many researching dentists agree that poor oral hygiene can cause more severe problems than just tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath? It can contribute to diseases that you’ve likely never even considered, such as: Alzheimer’s disease Studies conducted in New York and Flori…Read More

  8. The Impressive Benefits of Digital Dental X-Rays

    If you haven’t heard of digital x-rays yet, that’s okay! Today, we’ll be going over the basics benefits digital x-rays hold over traditional x-rays in a bit of detail and what those benefits mean for you as a patient. Digital X-Rays & You We’re so used to compromise in today’s society. It seems like every time some great new thing comes along, it brings with it just as many cons as i…Read More

  9. Dentist-Approved Home Habits

    We hear a lot of talk about what 9 out of 10 dentists agree upon in advertisements and other branding messages that we get bombarded with on a daily basis, but what do dentists really want you to do when you aren’t sitting in their examination chair? Maintaining Your Teeth in Everyday Life The secret to keeping your smile bright and beautiful doesn’t lie in a miracle product or solely on one t…Read More

  10. Finding A Dentist in Los Angeles

    In our previous blog series, we talked extensively about the importance of Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal to the underserved found throughout LA, here in Encino and Lake Balboa specifically, as well as the rest of California; one major component to ensuring that Denti-Cal as well as insurance is effectively used is educating the public on how to properly find a dentist near them that accepts their form of…Read More