Dr. Ray Partovy, Marina Del Rey's Premier Invisalign® Provider

Dr. Partovy, Marina Del Ray's premier Invisalign provider in 2009, has been successful in giving amazing smiles to both teens and adults. Dr. Partovy and his team will create your individual treatment plan using Invisalign's clear, custom-molded aligners to solve a range of issues, without disruption to your daily life! These services include:

* Overly crowded teeth
* Widely spaced teeth
* Overbites
* Underbites
* Crossbites

Now, thanks to Dr. Partovy, nothing comes between your lifestyle and having an incredible smile. With Invisalign, you can be as active as you like because Invisalign won't hold you back, remove your aligners for special events, eating and brushing and feel more confident everywhere you go. Invisalign is clear and practically invisible, so nothing gets in the way of your new smile. No wonder Invisalign is the choice of over half a million people!

It's easy to see if you're a candidate for Invisalign treatment. Give Dr. Partovy a call to set up a consultation. Happy New Year!

Beware of those Christmas goodies!

Dr. Partovy knows maintaining a healthy diet over the holiday season can prove a difficult task. After all, who can resist the tasty treats of Christmas? With grandma and everybody else offering you candy, chocolate logs or Christmas pudding, you just can’t say “I’ll pass” each time. But trouble lurks: every time you chow down on that chocolate or candy, the bacteria in your mouth have a feast on the sugar—at your expense. The sugar turns into acid, and the acid eats away at the enamel on your teeth. Then, you start getting cavities.

Instead, our friends at the American Dental Association, or AAO, recommend nuts or dried fruit, which are a nice alternative to sugars and have a greater nutritional value—and can satisfy your sweet tooth! Both nuts and fruit are a great source of fiber and act as an appetite suppressant. In addition, nuts are a great source of Vitamin E, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B9, nutrients that contribute to a healthy immune system. Nuts are also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked with reducing heart disease and lower blood pressure. If you must indulge in chocolaty goodness this Christmas or holiday season, remember to brush your teeth after eating sugary treats.

Call us if you have any questions! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

A great article about changes in dentistry, from Dr. Partovy

The world around us is always changing and evolving, whether it’s the latest gadget you ordered online or the high-tech braces on your teeth! Recently, Dr. Partovy and his team read an article in the New York Times about dental implants, and how they are becoming increasingly favored over bridges to replace lost teeth. One thing to remember about dental implants is that they need to be cared for just like your regular teeth; daily brushing and flossing are a must!

Call us today to schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation with Drs. Partovy or Baum to discuss your implant options.

Happy Friday!

Dr. Partovy and team want to know: What do you love about the holidays?

The holiday season is upon us, and as the team at Ray Partovy, D.D.S. reflect on the year that was, we’d like to ask: What’s your favorite part about the holidays? Being with your loved ones? Opening presents by the fireplace? All the delicious food? Also, what gift are you most looking forward to getting this year?

We’d love if you shared with us all the things you love about the holidays. Stay warm, and don’t forget to stay away from those sweets!

--Dr. Partovy and team

A couple of recommendations for our doctors...

We love our patients, and we enjoy getting their feedback about our service. Here are a couple patient testimonials that made us smile. If you'd like to write a review about our doctors or staff, you may do so here on the blog or on our Google listing.

"Dear Dr. Partovy,
You were so patient and understanding when I came to see you last week. I had a very comforting first visit with you. I realize you have made the filling look great and appreciate what you have done for me."
- Deone J.

"Dear Dr. Baum,
I want to thank you for the excellent care and dental work I recieved from you last week. Both you and your entire staff deserve recognition for the high level of service you provided me.

In addition to my satisfaction with the cleaning and filling I received, I want to share with you and others that I am amazed at how well the in-office teeth whitening worked. I highly recommend it to anyone that would like to feel proud about their smile.

Thank you again, and I look forward to referring all of my friends to your dental group."
- Michael Wagner

What did you do in November? We'd love to know!

Believe it or not, we’re almost in December – and in full holiday mode! But before you go celebrating, Dr. Partovy and his team want to know: Did you do anything exciting this month? Do you have plans for Thanksgiving? If so, we'd love to hear all about it!

You may share your stories with us here, on our social networks or by giving us a call!

--Happy Thanksgiving, from Dr. Partovy and team

Getting you through flu season, from Dr. Partovy and team

Traditionally cold and flu season starts in Fall, but this year it seems to have started much earlier and with the number of patients canceling appointments because of flu and H1N1 symptoms our practice is taking additional precautions to help prevent the spread of germs.

To promote a healthy and clean environment, we give a great deal of attention to sanitation and sterilization in our office at all times as well as following all requirements for sterilizing instruments and work surfaces.

For the protection of other patients and our staff, we always ask that patients reschedule their appointments if they have any type of cold or illness that can infect others.

Maintaining and protecting oral hygiene equipment is also important this flu season. To protect your toothbrush from bacteria follow these steps:

• Wash your hands before and after brushing
• Allow the brush to air dry after each use, harmful bacteria dies after being exposed to oxygen
• Store the toothbrush in an upright position to allow water to drain and dry faster
• Replace toothbrush after every cold or flu or every 3-4 months when bristles appear worn

Hope this helps and give us a call if you have any questions! Stay healthy!

--Dr. Partovy and staff