The American Dental Association was founded to help American consumers preserve their long term oral health. They do this by providing a series of recommendations, guidelines, and information tools to help maximize your efforts at preventing oral health problems. Brushing your teeth twice each day and flossing at least once forms the basis of an effective daily oral hygiene regimen.... read more »

When a cavity on one of your teeth goes without professional treatment from a dentist like Dr. Sajjad Ashnagar the tooth decay will inevitably spread to compromise an increasing area of the tooth. In time the bacterial presence could affect the pulp and root of a tooth. As this starts to happen you might notice increased sensitivity, and discomfort in... read more »

Are you a fall-sport athlete, meaning do you participate in football, volleyball, soccer, and other fall sports? If so, it’s important to take good care of your smile while you go to practice and games. To help you do so, our dentist, Dr. Sajjad Ashnagar, has some tips for you. The first tip is to wear a mouthguard. Mouthguards are... read more »

When you’re at work, it’s normal to focus more on your tasks than your smile, right? Right. Unfortunately, there are habits you might participate in at work that can harm your teeth and gums, so our dentist, Dr. Sajjad Ashnagar, encourages you to keep your smile in mind and avoid them at all costs. Some of those habits are: -Using... read more »

Tooth extraction can be a nerve-wracking treatment. Unfortunately, it’s oftentimes necessary if you suffer extreme decay or severe dental injury. The good news is: There are things you can do to feel more comfortable, confident, and relaxed in the dental chair. The first thing you should do is tell our dental team that you are anxious. This will help us... read more »

Your child needs the best toothpaste for their smile. This is because their little chompers are vulnerable to certain dental issues and they are different from adult smiles. This is why it’s important to have them use the best toothpaste for their teeth twice a day. To help you know which toothpaste is right for them, our dentist, Dr. Sajjad... read more »

As your child grows the structure of their mouth continues to expand. In time all 20 of their primary teeth will be fully replaced by their 32 adult teeth. Sometimes the molars and premolars in the back of their mouth will emerge with deep textures in the tooth enamel of the biting surface. On a functional level, these occlusal textures... read more »

Severe sports injuries and car accidents can sometimes cause significant harm to your body, mouth, and teeth. If several teeth are lost to the traumatic incident, it can cause a wide range of complications in your mouth. In a situation like this, a removable partial denture might be able to replicate some of the function lost by the missing teeth.... read more »

Here at Lake Highlands Dental, we consider dentistry a beautiful art. It is a sophisticated way for our dentist, Dr. Sajjad Ashnagar, to sculpt, form, and perfect your teeth, and just like a musical artist uses instruments to create their best pieces, our specialists utilize dental instruments to form oral perfection. We want you to understand some of the dental... read more »

All of us at Lake Highlands Dental are fascinated by teeth to the point that we decided to dedicate thousands of hours of training and our entire careers to them. “Why”, you ask? In short, teeth are strong, valuable, and astounding parts of our bodies. Here’s the more detailed answer as to why we love teeth: 1. Teeth are your... read more »