The mouth is a complex part of the body with a lot of interactions going on inside of it that we can’t see. There are many things happening in your mouth that you are unaware of that might become a problem. A root canal is one of those things that could go wrong if an infection occurs in the root... read more »

If you have a missing tooth, you are probably concerned about how it might look, especially if it is in the front, as you smile. You may be quick to get the tooth repaired. However, having a missing back tooth should not be ignored. Depending on which tooth is missing, you may lose a significant percentage of chewing ability. In... read more »

Fillings are intended to repair a chip or cavity for many years. If one falls out, the exposed tooth enamel could suffer a fracture or come to harbor a new area of tooth decay. This makes timely treatment critical to prevent further complications. In many cases, the loss of the filling compromises so much tooth enamel that a dental crown... read more »

You may be contemplating getting dental implants in Granada Hills, California, and the surrounding areas and wonder what you will need to do to make sure your investment lasts. If you have already had implants placed, you may be obtaining the necessary follow up your dentist has recommended. It is of the utmost importance that you avoid thinking that now... read more »

Dr. John Bosak, Jr. and our dental team care about you, your smile, and your oral health, which is why we strongly encourage you to take good care of your gums. However, that could be a tricky task if you’re not sure how to do so. So, our John Bosak, Jr., DMD team would like to help you by encouraging... read more »

If you are thinking about improving your dental health by having an implant or implants placed, there are some things Dr. John Bosak, Jr. recommends that you consider. Besides assessing how much it will cost and looking into what insurance benefits there are for these procedures, you need to ask yourself these questions. - Will I follow guidelines given to... read more »

Most of us know we should have an annual physical exam with our medical doctor, but how many of us think we should see our dentist just as often. The link between medical and dental is fraught with a lot of questions and science is slow to confirm how one’s medical condition is affected by dental health and visa versa.... read more »

Even though your tooth enamel is strong, there are times when a blow to the face or a hard fall can carry so much force that it cracks the enamel layer of a tooth. Even if the crack doesn’t damage the internal structures of the tooth, your dentist, Dr. John Bosak, Jr., might recommend repairing the tooth with a dental... read more »

Wearing braces and attending your regular adjustment appointments is just the first step in obtaining a winning smile that can last a lifetime. After your braces are removed there will still be a small amount of residual tension in the periodontal ligaments that secure your teeth in their sockets. If this tension isn’t addressed, it can slightly pull your teeth... read more »

Bruxism, is the technical term used to describe a person that grinds their teeth at night on a regular basis. can pose several different threats to your oral health. If it isn’t addressed, the force and tension from grinding can damage teeth, cause alignment issues and promote problems like TMJ disorder. Wearing a night guard in your mouth when you... read more »