Between patients, every reusable dental instrument goes through a strict cleaning, sterilization, and monitoring process. This process is designed to kill bacteria, viruses, and spores before the tool touches anyone again. That is what really happens to dental tools between patients at a well-run practice. Many patients notice sealed pouches and small color-change squares on…

Gum grafting is a surgical procedure that moves or adds healthy gum tissue to cover exposed roots, thicken thin gums, and protect teeth from further recession and sensitivity. If you have been told you need one, gum grafting what to expect is probably your first question. At Aghbashian Dental in Glendale, we understand why. Patients…

Wisdom teeth extraction is a specialized form of tooth removal. It often requires surgical steps because wisdom teeth are frequently impacted or sit at an awkward angle. General tooth extraction usually means simple removal of a visible tooth elsewhere in the mouth. When you compare wisdom teeth extraction vs general tooth extraction, the real difference…

A simple tooth extraction removes a visible tooth above the gum line with local anesthesia and no incisions. A surgical tooth extraction removes teeth that are impacted, broken, or below the gum line, using small incisions and sometimes bone removal. That is the core of simple vs surgical tooth extraction, and it shapes everything else…