Practicing since 1983

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Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Office Website
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What is the connection between chronic tooth infections and heart disease?

Does it have something to do with an inflammatory response in the heart muscle, valves?

Anonymous Patient

Chronic tooth infection results in bacteria release into the bloodstream circulating to the heart and all other organs. This bacteria causes an immune response which results in inflammation in the heart walls, valves and in other organs. Inflammation is very damaging and must be limited. This is why it is so important for the well being of whole body to keep excellent oral health.

Oswald B. Burstein

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Education & Credentials

LVI - Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
CSUN - California State University, Northridge
UCLA School of Dentistry
AACD - American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
IACA - International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics
DOCS - Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation

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  • Q & A with Dr. Oswald Burstein

     

    Q: What got you into this specific medical field?
    A: When I was doing my undergraduate studies I found my interest to be in the biological sciences and oddly enough also in the three-dimensional arts, such as sculpting. In my search for the profession of my choice, I was seeking one that combined...
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  • The Different Types of Sedation Dentistry

     

    Oral Sedative | Oswald Burstein | Dentist | Sherman Oaks, CA

    To sleep or not to sleep, that is the question. Sedation dentistry can be very helpful for fearful patients or for procedures that require extensive work without the patient feeling or remembering it. Sedation does not necessarily mean that you are asleep, but it can help put you in a calm state of...
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  • What's the Difference Between Dental Crowns and Bridges?

     

    Dental Bridge | Oswald Burstein | Dentist | Sherman Oaks, CA

    Dental crowns and bridges have long been useful in correcting and protecting teeth. There are several different kinds of each and they have different functions.


    A crown fits over a single tooth, when that tooth no longer is structurally sound. Full gold crowns are great to fit around molars. They...
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