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Shermineh Zadeh

Dentist

Dr. Shermineh Zadeh is a Dentist practicing in Encino, CA as a general and cosmetic dentist. Dr. Zadeh specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. As an experienced dental health care professional, Dr. Zadeh graduated in the top 3 percent of her class from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Dentistry with Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Zadeh holds both Bachelor of Science from University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) majoring in Psychobiology and Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.) from University of Tehran. Dr. Shermineh Zadeh began her private practice Encino Dentistry in Encino and she is thrilled to server the community and raise awareness in dental health.
6 years Experience
Shermineh Zadeh
  • Encino, CA
  • USC
  • Accepting new patients

What does a white tongue mean?

Hi there, Thank you for your question. White tongue could be cause by many factors, such as, dehydration, dry mouth, smoking or poor oral hygiene. Make sure you drink water frequently READ MORE
Hi there,

Thank you for your question. White tongue could be cause by many factors, such as, dehydration, dry mouth, smoking or poor oral hygiene. Make sure you drink water frequently and brush your tongue when you brush your teeth.

How should I sleep after getting a dental implant?

Hi there, Having dental implant placed should not be a difficult procedure. There might be discomfort after the procedure but pain medications and antibiotics could help you READ MORE
Hi there,

Having dental implant placed should not be a difficult procedure. There might be discomfort after the procedure but pain medications and antibiotics could help you with discomfort. Sleeping should not be a problem after implant placement. Placing ice pack on the site for 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off help a lot.

Does crown lengthening hurt?

Crown lengthening is not a painful procedure since the are will be numb under local anesthesia. However, you might experience some discomfort afterwards which is manageable with READ MORE
Crown lengthening is not a painful procedure since the are will be numb under local anesthesia. However, you might experience some discomfort afterwards which is manageable with good oral hygiene care.

Hope that helped.
Dr. Zadeh - Encino Dentistry

What is the difference between gingivitis and periodontitis?

This is a great question. Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gum which is the initial step towards periodontitis if not taken care of. Periodontitis is when you have chronic READ MORE
This is a great question. Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gum which is the initial step towards periodontitis if not taken care of. Periodontitis is when you have chronic inflammation of the gum which leads to detachment of gum fibers which creates pockets. Early signs of gingivitis is redness of the gum and bleeding. Therefore, don't forget to brush your gums as well.

Hope this helps.
Dr. Zadeh - Encino Dentistry