Do you have stained teeth? If so, you’re likely looking for a way to improve their appearance. Having stained and unattractive teeth can affect the self-esteem and make you dislike the smile. Our dentists, Dr. Lyndel Stripling and Dr. Shawn Nemovi encourage you to call our office and schedule an appointment to see if our treatments can help you reach your smile goals.... read more »

  Never be afraid to enhance your smile with a tooth replacement. Although replacing missing teeth can be daunting sometimes, it is essential to repair any damage that has been done. Missing teeth can cause severe oral ailments to arise and can further worsen the health of your smile. Thus, a tooth replacement such as a dental bridge, also referred... read more »

  Assessing your oral health care often involves oral health care prevention planning. Your smile is only as safe as you keep it. However, damage may be occurring to your smile, and you may be completely unaware of it. For this reason, it is always important to inspect your smile very closely. Periodontal disease, also frequently known as gum disease... read more »

  If you have any damage due to broken teeth, it is important to consider a tooth restoration that not only treats the damage but prevents future damage from occurring. In addition, it is wise to think about tooth restorations that can dramatically improve the look of a tooth as well. One highly effective treatment you can look into is... read more »

When you use mouthwash, it’s important not to swallow it. However, sometimes accidents happen and the rinse finds its way down your throat and into your stomach. When this happens, you might feel a little panicked, but there is no need to worry. Just stay calm. Our dentist, Dr. Sajjad Ashnagar, is happy to tell you what you can expect... 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 »

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 »