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It’s easy to fall behind on your bi-annual dental cleanings. After all, you aren’t experiencing serious tooth pain and other aspects of life – your job, family, and social life – seem far more pressing at any given moment. Although you might not be excited about your dental visit and find it a hassle to

If you long for a younger-looking appearance when you see yourself in photos or in the mirror, you may want to consider Radiesse®. This popular line of dermal fillers can take years off of your appearance without the hassle or risks involved with cosmetic surgery. At Sargon Dental in Encino and West Hollywood, California, Mitra Tahvildarian, PhD, CFMP, AGNP

Did you know that about 120 million people in the United States are missing at least one tooth? And 36 million are missing all of their teeth?  Whether you’re missing one or many, tooth loss can affect your physical and emotional well-being. But with advances in dental technology, you can restore your smile quickly.  At Sargon Dental, our highly skilled

Replacing missing teeth isn’t just for looks. Whether you’re missing one tooth or five, missing teeth can impact your self-esteem and your oral health, but thankfully, prosthetics, such as dentures and dental implants, can restore the functionality of your mouth.  But how do you know which option is best for you?  At Sargon Dental, our experienced team — Dan Dansie, DDS, Sargon

No matter why you’re dealing with a hole in your smile due to a lost or missing tooth, you’ve got more than a cosmetic problem. Missing teeth aren’t just unsightly — they also pose a risk to your long-term dental and oral health. Lost or missing teeth need to be replaced, and the gold-standard option for

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinged joint connecting your mandible (jaw) to your skull. It’s what allows you to open your mouth, yawn, chew, and move the jaw up and down when speaking. When the TMJ becomes injured or damaged, it can cause localized pain, temporomandibular joint syndrome, or a collection of symptoms called

Aging is inevitable, but you may struggle with the process if your appearance no longer reflects your youthful spirit. But with options like dermal fillers, you can fight the visible effects of the aging process. At Sargon Dental, we strive to provide services that keep you looking and feeling your best. Dr. Sargon Lazarof and our

When your smile is damaged by stains, chips, discoloration, or misalignment, dental veneers can provide a dramatic solution. In just a few office visits, dental veneers give you an improved smile and the confidence that comes with looking your best.  A dental veneer is a thin shell of porcelain or ceramic material that covers the front

The holidays are nearly here, which will see a return to friends and family celebrating together this year. Look and feel your best at those festivities and the resulting photos with a professionally brightened smile. Over-the-counter whitening products offer minimal results and can be cumbersome to use,  If you’re looking to whiten your teeth from 6-12 shades

What makes a great smile? Some would say straight teeth are essential. Others may say the whiter the better. And those are both key factors in a beautiful grin.  But if your thin, wrinkled lips are stealing the focus from your perfect teeth, you may want to finish the job with a quick and easy treatment

Dentures used to have a bad rap. But thanks to advanced technology,  a new generation of dentures offer comfort and are easier to live with than ever. The key is that when you first get dentures, you need to follow a few simple guidelines to make the transition smooth and painless. At Sargon Dental, with offices

Our team at Sargon Dental — Sargon Lazarof, DDS, Dan Dansie, DDS, and Fahtema Sadat, DDS — can settle your concerns around an upcoming dental procedure with multiple options for sleep dentistry. Sleep dentistry is available at our offices in Encino and West Hollywood, California, and in Pleasant Grove, Utah.  Getting any kind of dental work

Once upon a time, you only went to the dentist’s office to ensure that your teeth and gums stay healthy for life and your smile looks great. But our office has evolved. Now, in addition to numerous cosmetic dental procedures, our practice also offers facial rejuvenation, including microneedling with PRP therapy.  Sargon Lazarof, DDS, founded Sargon

 If you suffer from migraine headaches, you’re well versed in that throbbing viselike pain squeezing one or both sides of your head. What you may not know is that clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth may be the real culprit. Both of these behaviors, known as bruxism, can cause disorders of your temporomandibular joint

Choose a celebrity, any celebrity. What’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many people, it’s a famous face with glowing, velvet-smooth skin. A wonderfully improved complexion is possible for you, too, with cell therapy. This cutting-edge procedure combines nature and science to nourish and revitalize your skin.  Mitra Tahvildarian, PhD, CFMP, AGNP, known to