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Dental Implants In Beverly Hills

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

Cosmetic Dentistry The best permanent tooth replacement treatment available to Beverly Hills people who are missing teeth are dental implants.

A dental implant is a metal (ideally titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the missing root. The crown and supporting structure are securely and permanently attached to the rod. Titanium is amazingly strong and extremely well tolerated by the human body. There are very few instances of rejection. In fact, most Beverly Hills implant dentists are not familiar with any such cases.

Dental implants offer a long-term solution to tooth loss. Are you a good Beverly Hills candidate for tooth implant surgery?

Because the metal rod is anchored into the jaw bone, it is essential that you have enough healthy bone at the implant site. Dr. Bill Dorfman can determine if you do.

Age is rarely a factor. Dental implants have proved to be successful for Beverly Hills people of all ages. Bill Dorfman provides comprehensive cosmetic dental care for every member of the family.

There are a few medical issues that may affect your eligibility for implants. These include diabetes, osteoporosis, radiation therapy for cancer, parathyroid disorders, bone disorders and leukemia. The presence of one or more of these conditions does not necessarily mean an implant cannot work for you; discuss any health issues with Dr. Bill Dorfman during your implant consultation.

Century City Aesthetic Dentistry is located at 2080 Century Park East, Suite 1601 in Los Angeles. Call (877) 331-9291 to schedule an implant consultation.  For anxious patients, we offer sedation dentistry.

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Century City Aesthetic Dentistry on Jaw Bone Deterioration

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

Los Angeles Jaw Bone Deterioration To remain dense, your jaw bone requires the continual stimulation and pressure of chewing, biting and talking. Each of your teeth has a root structure attached to the surrounding bone material. As each tooth absorbs the forces of everyday mouth function, it stimulates the bone to which the root is attached.

When a tooth is extracted, the jaw bone that previously surrounded the root structure begins to recede. Though tooth extraction is often the only possible treatment for our Los Angeles patients with tooth damage beyond repair, every effort should be made to preserve the root structure.

Fortunately, dental implants provide a new root which keeps the surrounding bone healthy and strong. A dental implant consists of a titanium post which is placed in the jaw bone. It replaces the original root and eventually integrates into the surrounding bone. After the dental implant has been placed and the surrounding bone has healed and meshed with the implant, a post is inserted into the implant. The new artificial tooth, or dental crown, is then attached to the post. Implant restoration is a safe and effective treatment for tooth loss.

To learn more about dental implants, call Bill Dorfman at (877) 331-9291. The friendly professionals at Century City Aesthetic Dentistry in Los Angeles provide world-class dental treatment for patients in Beverly Hills and the surrounding areas.

You deserve a billion dollar smile

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Save Money With Dental Implants at Century City Aesthetic Dentistry

Thursday, January 13th, 2011

Beverly Hills Tooth Implants

Q: For Beverly Hills residents: When is the least expensive tooth replacement method really the most expensive?

A: When it ends up costing far more in the long run.

Many Beverly Hills cosmetic dentistry clients who lose a tooth do not understand the importance of replacing it with a dental implant. They wrongly believe that one missing tooth is not a significant problem. In fact, some Beverly Hills people who have an abscessed tooth extracted are so glad the pain is gone that they forget that the extraction is not the solution. When a tooth is lost, the risk of losing the adjacent teeth increases dramatically.

Dr. David Scharf, a Board Certified Periodontist and Dental Implant Surgeon and a Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University College of Dentistry says:

“Many times consumers will choose to replace a missing tooth with a removable partial denture because it is the least expensive option. In the long run however, removable partial dentures may be more costly due the loss of adjacent teeth and the need for future replacements. Many people opt to replace teeth with dental implants because they do not compromise the survival of the adjacent teeth.”

Dr. Scharf notes…

“With the price of gasoline and food soaring people try to cut back wherever they can. Unfortunately choosing the least expensive options for tooth replacement can have some very costly ramifications down the road.”

If you are missing a tooth, you may still be able to save the adjacent teeth if receive an implant soon. An implant bonds chemically with the jaw bone and helps maintain its stability.

To schedule a dental implant consultation, call Century City Aesthetic Dentistry at (877) 331-9291. We provide cosmetic dentistry services such as porcelain veneers and teeth whitening for patients in the Beverly Hills, California area.

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How Mini Dental Implants Can Help Your Smile In 90067

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

How Mini Dental Implants Can Help Your Smile in 90067 I’m Bill Dorfman, a dental implant dentist in the Century City area. In a recent post, I explained how traditional dental implants are used to dramatically improve the lives of my Century City denture and cosmetic dentistry clients. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called ‘immediate implants’.

Though they are not as well known as traditional tooth implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the Century City area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed dentures. Century City tooth restoration clients and denture wearers benefit greatly from these slip free dental implants that are anchored securely in the jaw bone.

In some cases, a patient is unable to receive traditional full-size dental implants due to insufficient bone thickness. There are also Century City mini implant patients who are not able to undergo dental implant surgery due to health issues. These Century City overdenture patients are often excellent candidates for the mini version.

The placement of toothpick-size mini dental implants can usually be done in one dental visit. The placement usually requires no incisions or stitches. Recovery time, if necessary, is usually very short. Most patients are able to eat dinner that evening.

Many Century City cosmetic dentistry clients are happy to learn that mini implants are a lower cost dental implants option. Don’t let the word ‘mini’ fool you; Your smile can receive a maximum upgrade with mini dental implants.

Call Century City Aesthetic Dentistry at (877) 331-9291 to schedule a consultation.

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Live Better With Dental Implants in Los Angeles

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

Los Angeles Implant Dentistry Ill-fitting dentures cause more problems for Los Angeles denture wearers than they solve. If you live with loose dentures, you probably regard them as a necessary evil. Though they certainly look better than a toothless mouth, in practical terms they leave much to be desired because they affect two essential activities: eating and talking.

Unfortunately, many frustrated Los Angeles denture wearers have quit dining in restaurants or engaging in social activities because they are afraid their dentures will slip.

Dental implant procedures at Century City Aesthetic Dentistry in Los Angeles are allowing former denture patients to re-engage in life.

Consider the advantages of implant anchored dentures:

  • They are stable because the implant is anchored in the bone.
  • Your denture is fixed, it will not move around in your mouth.
  • They prevent bone loss that typically occurs when teeth are removed.
  • They eliminate the necessity of regular denture relines.
  • They do not irritate gums.
  • No denture adhesive is required.

Our Los Angeles dental implant bone clients who have replaced their traditional dentures with implant overdentures enthusiastically say that the dental implant cost was more than worth it.

Do you want to eat normally again? What is the value of maintaining your facial shape? Can you put a price on confidence?

If you want more information about implant dentistry, call (877) 331-9291 to schedule an implant tooth consultation with Bill Dorfman. Century City Aesthetic Dentistry is located at 2080 Century Park East, Suite 1601 in Los Angeles. We have been providing advanced Los Angeles dental care since 1985.  We offer sedation dentistry for anxious patients.

You deserve a billion dollar smile.

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Hate Your Dentures?

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

Beverly Hills Dentistry Implant Perhaps you have heard or seen the Century City’s cosmetic dental industry’s advertising about dental implants. Most Los Angeles dentists claim that dental implant dentures can change your life. Does this sound like hype? Exaggeration?

Let’s look at the facts about dental implant anchored dentures in Century City:

Chewing: An oral implant denture can restore up to 95 percent of normal chewing function. How important is chewing? Can you chew easily with your current full or partial denture? Can you bite apples? When was the last time you ate a raw carrot?

Fit: Implant anchored dentures stay in place. An implant denture doesn’t slide around in your mouth and cause sores. Century City implant denture wearers who exercise regularly especially appreciate this benefit.

Appearance: How does your smile look? Can you smile confidently? How many Century City denture wearers love their smile? Implant anchored dentures look like natural teeth. They don’t move when you smile, eat, talk, bike, swim, dance, golf, ski; you get the idea.

Bone health: When teeth are extracted, bone recession can occur over time (in fact, this happens in almost every case). Because a titanium implant is an artificial ‘tooth root’ inserted into your jaw bone, your bone has a better chance of staying healthy. If there are no other adverse conditions present, your jaw bone should remain strong and dense, just as if the original tooth root were there.

If you hate your dentures and live in Century City, why don’t you come in for a consultation about dental implants and mini-implants? We can discuss all the particulars including procedure specifics, healing time and dental implant cost. Then you can decide for yourself if implant dentures will, as promised, change your life.

Here is our contact information:

Bill Dorfman DDS
Century City Aesthetic Dentistry
2080 Century Park East, Suite 1601
Los Angeles, California 90067

http://www.billdorfmandds.com/

(877) 331-9291

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Are Dental Implants Worth It For Los Angeles?

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Are Los Angeles Dental Implants Worth It? A dental implant is a permanent tooth replacement that looks, feels and works like a natural tooth.

The actual dental implant material is usually titanium. A post is surgically inserted into the jaw bone to replace the root of the missing tooth. The post integrates with the bone to provide a stable foundation. The root replacement device can help prevent future jaw bone deterioration that can occur after a tooth has been lost. When the implant has integrated securely with the bone (it can take three to six months), a smaller post is attached. This post extends above the gum line. The artificial tooth (crown) is then attached.

The dental implants available in the Los Angeles and Hollywood area are extremely versatile and can be used in a variety of configurations. One dental implant can replace one missing tooth. A series of implants can replace more than one tooth or anchor a dental bridge. Implants can also act as a sturdy base for partial or full dentures.

When calculating the cost of dental implants in Los Angeles, Hollywood, or Beverly Hills area, you’ll want to compare them to other restorative options.

Call (877) 331-9291 to schedule a visit to discuss your dental goals and the possibility of reasonably cost dental implants. If you are missing one or more teeth, you owe it to yourself to get dental implants information.

-Century City Aesthetic Dentistry

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Los Angeles Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants and Dental Bridges

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

San Diego Dental Implants and Dental BridgesWhen my Los Angeles clients ask me about tooth restoration, I usually tell them about fixed (or ‘traditional’) dental bridges or tooth implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth which replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth (called a ‘pontic’) is fused to porcelain crowns on either side of the missing tooth.

Tooth replacement has been a highly requested procedure at my Los Angeles dental practice. Patients from the Century City, Beverly Hills, and Hollywood area have expressed concern about tooth replacement for many years. Most of my questions have to do with the strength of the tooth replacement and durability.

Dental implants are also a popular concern for my Los Angeles tooth replacement patients. A dental implant consists of a titanium post surgically inserted into the jaw bone to replace the root of the missing tooth. The post integrates with the bone to provide a stable foundation for the replacement tooth.

After it has bonded with the bone (it usually takes three to six months), a smaller post is attached. This post extends above the gum line. The artificial tooth (crown) is then attached. The entire process takes several months, but consistently yields terrific results for Los Angeles tooth restoration patients. My California cosmetic dentistry patients appreciate the fact that I stay up to date on the latest advancements in tooth replacement procedures.

Both smile restoration options preserve or restore facial contour and allow you to talk and eat normally. Tooth replacements prevent adjoining teeth from gradually shifting and can help correct bite problems, too. Tooth implants and dental bridges can replace one or more missing teeth. Many Los Angeles area dental patients have been treated successfully with these tooth restoration alternatives.

Call Century City Aesthetic Dentistry to schedule an evaluation for California tooth restoration. You can schedule your tooth restoration by calling us at 310-277-5678 .

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Los Angeles Cosmetic Dental Artistry

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Los Angeles Cosmetic Dental Artistry Los Angeles cosmetic dentistry is part science and part art.

I’m Dr. Bill Dorfman of Century City Aesthetic Dentistry and enjoy using my extensive dental training and specialized artistic skills to design treatment plans unique to each of my Los Angeles cosmetic dental clients.

In order to achieve an attractive, yet natural looking result, I do much more than recommend specific procedures. I consider the shape, alignment, color and condition of the teeth. In order to create a balanced look, the facial shape and coloring is taken into account. The Beverly Hills dentistry client’s age, health condition and lifestyle all influence the plan.

At Century City Aesthetic Dentistry, there is no one size fits all treatment plan.

My artistic abilities have been perfected over several years of creating smile transformations for my Hollywood and Century City cosmetic dentistry clients. I am constantly receiving the latest training in new techniques and materials.

Even fairly recent cosmetic dental procedures such as teeth whitening and porcelain veneers have advanced considerably. Dental implants are a truly remarkable solution for our California dental clients who have lost one or more teeth.

I would love to design a personalized smile makeover for you. When the work has been completed and you are enjoying your new look, it will only be obvious to those who see you all the time. Others will assume you have always been blessed with a naturally beautiful and healthy smile.

  • Bill Dorfman DDS
  • Century City Aesthetic Dentistry
  • 2080 Century Park East, Suite 1601
  • Los Angeles, California 90067
  • (877) 331-9291
  • http://www.billdorfmandds.com/

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