We are lucky to share our cheerful, upbeat dental staff here in Long Beach with each of our patients. Since we believe youdeserve to be treated like family, we give individual care and attention to you which allows us to better serve your needs. Our staff strives to give each of youexceptional and efficient dental care.
Dr. Marvizi has been in the dental private practice sector for close to 30 years! He thrives on making strong connections with his patients, and he gets pleasure watching families mature through their dental care.
Dr. Marvizi received his BA from UC Berkeley in Physiology/Anatomy. He went on to the University of the Pacific to receive his DDS, and he graduated from the Misch Implant Institute. Aside from these accomplishments, Dr. Marvizi contributed to advanced occlusion research from Frank Spear at the Seattle Institute and from Terry Tanaka and the Dawson Institute team.
He has been awarded the advanced status of Board Certified Diplomate by the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) for his outstanding work and expertise in the field of dental implant surgery and restoration.
He stays active in the dental community as an associate fellow of the Misch Implant Institute, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), and the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. He truly wants to offer his patients an easy experience at the dentist with maximum results.
She loves building personal relationships with each patient and becoming a part of their lives and community. Before becoming a dentist, she attained her undergraduate degree from UCLA in Psychobiology, and her DDS degree from UCLA Dental School.
She isinvolved in continuing education in order to stay up to date on the latest innovations in the field of dentistry to provide the best care to her patients. She loves to help people achieve their desired health, smile, and lifestyle.
Dr. Rayhan feels honored to be able to practice this form of art to better serve herpatients every day. She loves the fact that her patients care about their oral health, their well-being, and their smile!
I have worked with Dr. Marvizi for 10 years. In that time I have learned how important our patients are to each of us. I have developed relationships that go beyond that of the practice and have shared in the lives of many patients. It is always rewarding to see the transformation in restoring someones smile. I am happy to be part of a team that cares so much for their patients.
Dry mouth or Xerostomia is a condition in which the glands in your mouth dont make enough saliva to keep your mouth moist. When this condition goes on for an extended period of time, your oral health becomes compromised and youll have an increased risk of developing a number of problems like:
Side effects of medications antidepressants, blood pressure drugs, muscle relaxants, antihistamines, anti-diarrheals, urinary incontinence drugs, alzheimers drugs, Parkinsons drugs, and chemotherapy can also cause chronic dry mouth.
Lifestyle choices such as drinking alcohol or beverages with caffeine, using tobacco products, recreational drugs, high-salt diet and spicy foods, can contribute to dry mouth. Some dietary supplements can cause dry mouth as well.
Toothpastes and Mouthwashes which are the very tools designed to prevent oral decay could also be the culprit. Toothpaste contains a detergent called sodium lauryl sulfate, or SLS, that causes the foaming properties. Clinical studies have demonstrated that SLS is an irritant that also dries tissue and can disrupt healthy cell activity. Many mouthwashes also contain alcohol as their main ingredient. Although alcohol does kill harmful bacteria, it can create the very environment in which they thrive.
A visit to Long Beach dentist Dr. Marvizi can be helpful when it comes to diagnosing the causes and subsequent management of dry mouth. His examination and associated questions will help determine a plan of action to establishing and maintaining a healthy mouth, which will be essential for your overall health and well-being.