1. The Smile That Says It All How Oral Health Reflects Your Whole-Body Wellness

Hi, I’m Dr. Dean Carlston, >your dentist in Los Angeles, CA. I’ve been practicing dentistry for decades, and if there’s ...

2. 8 Surprising Ways Your Mouth Talks Back

Over the years, I’ve learned that your mouth often speaks up long before you do—and it’s not just with words. In fact, m...

3. From Braces to Bridges: What Every Generation Should Know About Their Teeth

One of the great joys in my practice is seeing families—grandparents, parents, and kids—all come through our doors. Ever...

4. The Mouth-Body Connection: Your Smile Says More Than You Think

If you think what happens in your mouth stays in your mouth—think again. As a dentist in West LA [https://www.carlstonde...

5. Tongue Talk: What That White Coating Really Means (and What to Do About It)

If your tongue could talk, it would tell you much more than just how your food tastes. As a dentist in West Los Angeles,...

6. Dry Mouth Isn’t Just a Nuisance—It’s a Dental Danger

Let’s talk about something that sounds minor but affects millions—and not in a good way: dry mouth. Whether it feels lik...

7. Let’s Talk About Bad Breath (Why It’s Not Just About Onions and Garlic)

Let's face it—bad breath is something no one wants to talk about, but almost everyone worries about it. Whether you're g...

8. Canker Sores: Swords That Don’t Kill—but Sure Do Hurt

You know the feeling. A tiny sore starts brewing inside your mouth; before you know it, every sip of coffee or bite of a...

9. When a Cracked Tooth Means Trouble (and What You Can Do About It)

Cracked teeth are sneaky. They don't always announce themselves with a bang. Sometimes, they whisper—showing up as a mil...

10. Handle With Care: A Gentle Guide to Caring for Your Restorations

HANDLE WITH CARE: A GENTLE GUIDE TO CARING FOR YOUR RESTORATIONS Restorative dentistry isn’t just about fixing what’...

11. Toothache SOS: What to Do the Moment Pain Strikes — From Home Relief to Emergency Room Visits

TOOTHACHE SOS: WHAT TO DO THE MOMENT PAIN STRIKES — FROM HOME RELIEF TO EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS Everything You Need to Kn...

12. Beyond Pretty: What It Really Takes to Get a Better Smile

BEYOND PRETTY: WHAT IT REALLY TAKES TO GET A BETTER SMILE By Dr. Dean Carlston 1. 'I WANT A BETTER SMILE' — WHAT THAT...

13. Your Child’s First Dental Visit—and Every One After: A Parent’s Guide from Infancy to Independence

YOUR CHILD’S FIRST DENTAL VISIT—AND EVERY ONE AFTER: A PARENT’S GUIDE FROM INFANCY TO INDEPENDENCE By Dr. Dean Carlston...

14. Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body: A Dental Guide for Parents & Teachers

HEALTHY MOUTH, HEALTHY BODY: A DENTAL GUIDE FOR PARENTS & TEACHERS WHY ORAL HEALTH MATTERS FOR EVERY CHILD Your mouth...

15. Don’t Take It Out on Your Teeth: A Kind Approach to Brushing

DON’T TAKE IT OUT ON YOUR TEETH: A KIND APPROACH TO BRUSHING A Gentle Toothbrushing Guide from Dr. Dean Carlston STAR...

16. Gum Recession: What Causes It, How to Stop It, and Why Brushing Too Hard May Be Making It Worse

GUM RECESSION: WHAT CAUSES IT, HOW TO STOP IT, AND WHY BRUSHING TOO HARD MAY BE MAKING IT WORSE By Dr. Dean Carlston ...

17. Grinding, Clenching, and Waking Up Tired? It Might Be Bruxism

GRINDING, CLENCHING, AND WAKING UP TIRED? IT MIGHT BE BRUXISM By Dr. Dean Carlston 1. LET’S TALK ABOUT THAT MORNING...

18. The Truth About Silver Fillings: What You Need to Know Before You Decide

THE TRUTH ABOUT SILVER FILLINGS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU DECIDE By Dr. Dean Carlston 1. STILL HAVE SILVER ...

19. Your Child’s First Dental Visit—and Every One After: A Parent’s Guide from Infancy to Independence

YOUR CHILD’S FIRST DENTAL VISIT—AND EVERY ONE AFTER: A PARENT’S GUIDE FROM INFANCY TO INDEPENDENCE By Dr. Dean Carlston...

20. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND GUM DISEASE Studies show mouth bacteria may trigger RA and other inflammatory diseases from ww...

21. Tuned Out but Still Tuning Up: A Parent’s Guide to Teen Dental Care

22. Do Your Teeth Really Connect to Your Organs? A Look at Tooth-Organ Meridian Charts

What Is the Tooth-Organ Connection? If you’ve ever visited a biological or holistic dental practice, you may have seen ...

23. The End of Dental Visits: A Calming Office Experience

24. The Unsung Hero of Oral Health: Why Saliva Matters More Than You Think

25. Ouch! 12 Natural Toothache Remedies You Can Try at Home (Before You Call Dr. Carlston)

26. How Do You Know If You Have a Cavity? 8 Signs to Watch For

27. Ouch! 12 Natural Toothache Remedies You Can Try at Home (Before You Call Dr. Carlston)