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President’s Day Fun Facts!

Yesterday was Presidents’ Day, a day known for celebrating of both George Washington’s and Abraham Lincoln’s combined Birthdays. Presidents’ Day was created in 1971, when President Richard Nixon combined the birthdays of two of our most well-known presidents into one single federal holiday. Presidents’ Day also marks a hard-earned day off from work and school for a lot of our patients at Rayhan and Marvizi DDS.

Here are a few fun facts about our nation’s presidents:

*Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president, carried letters, bills and notes in his tall stovepipe hat.

*George Washington is the first president to be featured on a postage stamp.

*Ronald Reagan, our 40th president, broke the so-called “20-year curse,” in which every president elected in a year ending in zero died in office.

*Abraham Lincoln was the tallest of the U.S. presidents, measuring 6’ 4” tall.

*Virginia is the birthplace of more United States presidents than any other state, followed by Ohio and Massachusetts.

*Harry S. Truman was the first president to have his Inauguration and speeches televised.

Ask Drs. Rosita M. Rayhan, Joseph M. Marvizi, Jason Lahmani: If I have braces, do I still need a dental checkup every 6 months?

Thanks for the question! Yes! In fact, it’s even more important that patients receiving orthodontic treatment visit our office regularly. When you’re wearing braces, food may be caught in places that your toothbrush normally can’t reach. This causes bacteria to build up and can lead to cavities, gingivitis and even gum disease. Believe it or not, an estimated 80 percent of American adults currently have some form of gum disease. Studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care. Our staff at Rayhan and Marvizi DDS will work closely with your orthodontist to make sure that your teeth stay clean and healthy while you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment.

If it has been more than six months since your last visit to our Bakersfield, Long Beach, or Los Angeles office, please give us a call!

This Year, Make a New Year’s Resolution to Smile About!

Let’s face it- when was the last time you managed to keep a New Year’s resolution? We at Rayhan & Marvizi DDS believe the key to sticking to a goal is picking one that is both reasonable and attainable. If you haven’t yet picked a New Year’s resolution, consider setting one that will improve your oral health!
For example, resolve to brush twice and floss once a day. Good oral hygiene only takes a few minutes a day, and can make a big difference in your oral health and overall health too! For more oral health-themed resolutions for you and your family, check out this article.
We would love to see what you come up with, share with us by commenting on this post or on our Facebook page. Whatever your New Year’s Resolution, we wish you the very best for 2012!

-Happy New Year, from your friends at Rayhan & Marvizi DDS

Share your winter break plans with us!

Drs. Rosita M. Rayhan, Joseph M. Marvizi, Jason Lahmani and our team at Rayhan and Marvizi DDS want to know: what do your winter plans look like? Do you have any plans for an exciting family vacation? Are you hanging out around town? Catching up on sleep? Spending time with friends? Let us know! Please feel free to share your exciting winter plans and experiences with us here or on our Facebook page! We would like to wish all of our patients and their families a safe and fun holiday season!

Are you wearing your mouthguard?

With fall sports close to wrapping up and winter sports right around the corner, many patients here at Rayhan and Marvizi DDS will once again pick up the ball, bring the cleats out of seasonal retirement and hit the fields for the return of sports action! During this time, however, Drs. Rosita M. Rayhan, Joseph M. Marvizi and Jason Lahmani and our team urge our young athletes to play it safe when out on the field. Here are a few ways to ensure your mouth’s safety this fall and winter,

1. Wear mouth guards for contact sports such as basketball, wrestling and hockey.
2. Wear a helmet
3. Wear protective eyewear
4. Wear a face shield to avoid scratched or bruised skin
5. Be alert, even as a spectator

We hope that helps. Drs. Rosita M. Rayhan, Joseph M. Marvizi and Jason Lahmani and team will tell you protective gear is vital for anyone engaging in tooth or mouth-threatening activities. If you have any further questions about any of these tips, please contact our office or ask us on Facebook.

Stay safe!

We support Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Visiting Rayhan and Marvizi DDS on a regular basis will not only help keep your teeth and mouth healthy, but will also help keep the rest of your body healthy as well. The fact is, every hour of every day in the U.S., someone dies of oral cancer, which is the sixth-most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, and oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved. Since April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our patients about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene.

As your dentists, Drs. Marvizi, Rayhan and Lahmani are specialists who work to diagnose, treat, and prevent oral health problems. Please let us now if you have any questions about your oral health during your next appointment. Take care of your teeth, and smile bright!

Love your smile? Tell the world about it!

Has your experience at Rayhan & Marvizi DDS been GREAT?

Would you like to let others know?

Then we invite you to write a review on our Google Places Page! Do you already have a Google account? Great! Just click "write a review" to leave your message.

Don’t have an account? Sign up for one–it’s easy and takes only a minute or two!

You may also review us on Yelp!

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience! We really appreciate it!

Complimentary Consultations at Rayhan and Marvizi DDS

At Rayhan and Marvizi DDS, our practice strives to provide a positive experience for you at every visit. From our comfortable and open welcome room to our various choices in sedation, we want each patient to feel relaxed and at home.

One of our commitments is meeting with you to help you explore all or the options available to you or your child. We offer complimentary consultations for those interested in dental treatment. During this time, you'll have time reserved with Drs. Marvizi, Rayhan or Lahmani, who will assess your particular needs as well as discuss treatment options available and answer any questions you may have. We place a high value on making sure you have complete information before beginning your dental treatment.

If you have been thinking about obtaining the dazzling smile you’ve always wanted, we invite you to give us a call at either our Los Angeles or Long Beach office!

We look forward to working with you, your family and all of your wonderful smiles!

We have our winners!

Here are Sima and Shameka announcing our 10 winners for the Valentine’s Zoom whitening contest! Congratulations to Dustin Tyner, Candace Chatman, Mark Sweeney, Jonathan Zack, Shira Astrof, Helen Stringer, Letecia Vasquez, Laurel Schneiderman, Mayra Gonzalez and Pauline Boyd!!

We will have more fun drawings and contests soon – thanks to all who participated!

What are patients saying about Rayhan and Marvizi DDS?

Last week, we asked you, our wonderful patients, what you most liked about your experience at Rayhan and Marvizi DDS. Well, we got back a pretty overwhelming response - here's what some of you had to say!

"This is a great dental office. The front office staff, Sima, Shameka, and all the other women are efficient, friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is upbeat and welcoming. Dr. Marvizi is the best. He is very knowledgeable very thorough, and he is a perfectionist. He take great delight in doing a good job and making sure the customer is satisfied. Highly recommend!!!!!" ~ Ron S.

"This is by far the best dental office I have visited. I have been with Dr. Marvizi for 5 years and I have received excellent care. The offfice staff is professional, efficient and friendly.
The quality of dental service is great. When I came to Dr. Marvizi my gums were a wreck from years of poor dental service. Now my gums are healthy. Last year I had the Invisilign braces, and I had a superb result. Now I smile as often as I can to show off my beautiful straight, white teeth!! If you want excellent care, you want to see Dr. Marvizi." ~ Tova F.

"The Dentists here are awesome! Dr. Lahmani is down to earth, personable, gentle and he goes above and beyond in all he does. The offices are clean and the staff was all very professional. Other dentists make you wait forever- wait in the waiting room, wait in the chair, etc..... well, not Dr. Lahmani! This was the first time in my life that I was ever in and out of the dentist in 2 hours or less. He is pretty much the opposite of all dentists I have interacted with.....I mean that in a very GOOD way! LOVE him and highly recommend!" ~ Marissa C.

"Quite simply the best dental office I've ever been to: consistently excellent work, no waiting, friendly and professional people. This office operates as a cohesive team in a way that I haven't often seen elsewhere. I can not recommend these guys enough." ~ Owen E.