When you’re at work, it’s normal to focus more on your tasks than your smile, right? Right. Unfortunately, there are habits you might participate in at work that can harm your teeth and gums, so our dentist, Dr. Sajjad Ashnagar, encourages you to keep your smile in mind and avoid them at all costs. Some of those habits are: -Using... read more »

Tooth extraction can be a nerve-wracking treatment. Unfortunately, it’s oftentimes necessary if you suffer extreme decay or severe dental injury. The good news is: There are things you can do to feel more comfortable, confident, and relaxed in the dental chair. The first thing you should do is tell our dental team that you are anxious. This will help us... read more »

Your child needs the best toothpaste for their smile. This is because their little chompers are vulnerable to certain dental issues and they are different from adult smiles. This is why it’s important to have them use the best toothpaste for their teeth twice a day. To help you know which toothpaste is right for them, our dentist, Dr. Sajjad... read more »

Here at Lake Highlands Dental, we consider dentistry a beautiful art. It is a sophisticated way for our dentist, Dr. Sajjad Ashnagar, to sculpt, form, and perfect your teeth, and just like a musical artist uses instruments to create their best pieces, our specialists utilize dental instruments to form oral perfection. We want you to understand some of the dental... read more »

Do you struggle to effectively floss your teeth every day due to an injury or old age that has left the task too difficult for you to complete effectively? Do you ever wish there was another way to floss your teeth? If so, dental thread can be switched out for an alternative device known as a water flosser. For a... read more »

Scientific advancement is fascinating. Every day, our experts at Lake Highlands Dental appreciate the state-of-the-art technology that we use in our practice. From dental lasers to bonding agents, hundreds of years of dental research have provided us with the best equipment to use in our treatments. One particularly fascinating technology that our practice uses is the X-ray. The X-ray, also... read more »

Dental crowns are strong, reliable, and attractive tooth caps that can improve your oral health as well as enhance your smile. This means you can use this beneficial restoration for both restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Neat, right? So, if you have an unhealthy as well as/or an unattractive tooth that takes the function and beauty from your smile, it’s time... read more »