John M. Chaves, DDS

Weird teeth facts. Here are some interesting facts about teeth. 1. Did you know that mosquitos have twice as many teeth as people do? They do! 2. While many foods including wine and ketchup can stain teeth, eating a leafy salad or steamed veggies can create a natural protective barrier to prevent staining. There's a reason the salad comes first!... 3. Saliva is the best natural defence against staining, so it is a good idea to sip water regularly. Because we want everyone to have a beautiful smle, we offer free lifetime whitening for our patients! Call us at (818) 999-2707 for an appointment. See more

So many of our patients are so much fun!

Smiling (even when things are tough). There are many benefits to smiling. Smiling can: Lift your mood Lower stress... Boost your immune system (yes, you did read that right) Lower your blood pressure and much more . . . So, try to find something to smile about and smile. Call a friend, bake your favorite dish, whatever works for you. We wish all of you the best and look forward to seeing you when the crisis eases.

What is Dr. Chaves doing? During the stay-at-home period, Dr. Chaves did one of his favortie activities - increasing his skills to better serve his patients. He completed a two day webinar on Advanced Concepts in Restorative Dentistry. Continuing to train is something he does constantly, as you can see from the photos of just some of his certificates. What does this mean for you? You're getting what we think is the best, most skilled dentist in town!... What is he doing now? Well, we are open and he is doing one of his other favorite activities - taking care of his patients. Call today for an appointment.

Dental Anxiety Many people suffer from dental anxiety. A visit to the dentist is something they dread. There are many ways to make this better. See our article for more information on what you can do if you or a loved one has dental anxiety. https://woodlandhillsdentist.org/woodland-h/dental-anxiety/

Pump up your Smile! Did you know that pumping iron doesn't just strengthen muscles, it strengthens you smile too! Researchers found that high levels of physical fitness combined with healthy weight lowers the chancce of gum disease. So, brush, floss, excercise and call us for all of your dental needs. (818) 740-6737. And most of all, even though times are tough, don't forget to smile from time to time!

Who are these wonderful women? Well, the one on the left is one of our favorite patients - Revital Fisher. She always makes us smile. The one on the right is Liza, one of our wonderful front desk ladies. Be sure to say "Hi," to her on your next visit.

Taking the kids to the Vet. #puppylove #puppiesofinstagram #smile #cosmetics #veneers #cosmeticdentistsinstagram

What do I do if I chip my tooth? Well, after you're done freaking out (if you did) just click this handy link and we will give you step by step instructions of what to do. https://woodlandhillsdentist.org/woodland-hi/chip-my-tooth/

Did you know that poor dental hygiene can lead to overall bad health? Here are just a few of the things that can be caused or worsened by poor dental health. Cardiovascular Disease. Dementia. Poor oral health can affect the brain. ... Respiratory Infections. Erectile Dysfunction. Cancer. Diabetes. Pregnancy Complications. Infertility. We love our patients and don't want you to have any of these problems, so we have a handy Oral Hygiene Checklist you can use to ensure you're doing what you can to keep yourself healthy! Just click the link https://woodlandhillsdentist.org/oral-hygiene-checklist/

Tough Times. We know that everyone is feeling the effects of the Coronavirus and we do want to help. Your dental health can affect your overall health, so it isn't something you should neglect due to tight times. Call our office to see how we can ensure you get you the care you need. From our in-house insurance program to a professional evaluation of what you need and what you can delay, we are here to help. Call us at (818) 999-2707.

Meet Mina Adinemehr DDS, DMD She's one of the new generation of Dentists who will take dentistry into the future! We are delighted and honored to have her talents! You have definite choices of providers when you come to our practice. Call today and make an appointment. (818) 999-2707 1

We love our patients! Here's another one of our lovely patients. Meet Afsaneh Nabifar. She always brightens our day.