Award Winning
Dental Care
"Best Dentist in Orange County" - OC Registrar
What The Media Says About Studio Smiles
See the articles that have been written about our amazing dentists! Our dentists receive a lot of attention and have won so many awards for their patient centered focus and incredible talent and abilities. "It's partly because have good we are but it's mostly that we care so much about our patients, which is also the reason that we are good," says Dr. Cellars when asked by LA Weekly about his awards and success.
Even if you brush and floss every day, your saliva has a lot of minerals in it. So these minerals will inevitably build up. And what happens is as this plaque or tartar builds up on your teeth, it starts to irritate your gums. Your gums don't like anything touching them really, and it causes inflammation. And so this chronic inflammation, well, it's not good for your body. First of all, any sort of chronic inflammation is bad for your overall health, but it's also bad for the longevity of your teeth.
So, your gums will start to pull away. They'll become inflamed and puffy and then they start to pull away and then your teeth lose support. And eventually, if it is allowed to progress far enough, you'll actually lose the teeth. The teeth will become very loose and you can pull them out with your finger. In modern times this doesn't happen to most people because we get cleanings, but it definitely does happen if you don't ever get a cleaning and/or take care of your teeth.
So, cleanings should be done often enough to make it so that your gums aren't inflamed. If you're getting a cleaning every six months and every time you go to your dental office your gums are very inflamed, then you should be going more than every six months. I would say on average most people should go every four months. And most people over 60 — and obviously this is a generalization — should be going every 3 months. It obviously depends on how healthy your teeth are and how well you take care of them, but for the most part, you need to have very healthy gums for every six months to be enough to get rid of all of your inflammation.
Regular teeth cleanings are one of the most effective ways to prevent gum disease, cavities, and long-term damage to your smile. Professional cleanings remove plaque and tartar that brushing and flossing can't reach.
When patients search for a dental cleaning near me, they are usually looking for a trusted office that offers gentle yet thorough care. Choosing the best hygienist near me means finding someone who can spot early signs of gum problems, keep your mouth comfortable, and help maintain long-term oral health.
Award-Winning Dental Care at Studio Smiles
Awarded one of 'Best Dentist In America 2025' for his minimally invasive and patient centered approach. It takes both skill and care for your patients to become the best in your field and that is exactly what Dr. Higgins has done and is honored to be recognized as one of the best.
From fixing simple cavities, to reconstructing someones entire smile, Dr. Higgins is the best in the business. From a patients perspective, that means that dentistry doesn't have to be painful and torturous - Dr. Higgins painless numbing technique and meticulous attention to detail means that his patients are comfortable while in the dental office and after they leave. And patients can leave with the peace and mind of knowing that the work is going to last and that they are going to live with healthy beautiful teeth!
His excellence also shows in his philosophical approach. He is extremely conservative, and believes that natural teeth should be saved. Whether you were told that you need a root canal, an impant, or a crown, Dr. Higgins minimally invasive technique can often keep you from needing that extensive treatment. Putting the patients needs an comfort above all else is what Dr. Higgins attributes his continued success to.