Zoom!® your way to a brighter smile at Ray Partovy, DDS

We've blogged about the advantage of Zoom Whitening with Dr. Partovy, and today thought we'd talk a little more about Zoom, the great way to enhance the appearance of your smile. Zoom is a professional teeth whitening treatment that gets your teeth an average of eight shades whiter — in just one hour! With Dr. Partovy, the treatment is safe, simple and relaxing! Plus, Zoom is championed by dentists and patients as a pain-free process.

To prepare for Zoom! whitening, Dr. Partovy will examine your teeth and gums to make sure they are healthy. Your lips and gums will be covered with an isolation material to protect them during the treatment. Then, we apply the Zoom! whitening gel, which is activated by the Zoom! light source. The gel and light work together to gently break up the stains on your teeth. After three 15-minute applications within one hour, you rinse and the treatment is complete — leaving you with a brighter, whiter smile.

Give us a call to schedule an appointment for Zoom whitening! Enjoy your weekend!

Dr. Partovy wants to know: What are you up to in January?

BRRRR! It may still be chilly (and rainy!) here in southern California, but can you believe we’re only a couple of months away from spring? Dr. Partovy wants to know: What are you doing in January? What have you accomplished this year? Are you keeping up with your New Year’s Resolution? Any big mid-winter break plans? Anything exciting going on in your life?

If you have any photos or videos that you would like to share with us, please send them our way or call our office and ask how! Have a great weekend!

Dr. Partovy and 5 Steps to a Healthier Mouth—And a Healthier You

Drs. Partovy and Vanshel Baum would like to point you to an interesting article that talks about the steps you need to take to accomplish better oral health. The article, titled, "5 Steps to a Healthy Mouth," discusses the importance of washing your hands and massaging your gums with your fingertips, having your teeth and gums cleaned by Dr. Partovy twice a year and using dental floss and goldenseal mouth rinse to keep your mouth—and smile—healthy.

If you have any questions on good oral hygiene or your treatment with Dr. Partovy, give us a call! Have a great rest of the week.

Dr. Partovy wants to know: What puts you at ease in our office?

Dr. Partovy understands not everyone is thrilled to see their dentist. But he wants you to know his team strives to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. We’d like to know: What is it about our office that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? Is it something about our pleasant environment? Our friendly staff? Dr. Partovy himself?

Let us know by posting here or by giving us a call!

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!