Is it a battle to get your youngster to brush their teeth? An electric toothbrush can help. If used correctly, an electric toothbrush cleans teeth as well as a manual brush. Both brushes remove food fragments. This, in turn, prevents decay. Should I get my youngster an electric toothbrush? If your child is at least…
A Brighter Smile At Your Convenience
At Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry, dental patients often ask how to get whiter teeth. We’re happy to say that you are in luck when it comes to teeth whitening in Los Angeles, because cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening and veneers are safe, effective, and affordable. What are your options…
Lack of Sleep Slows Reaction Time
Life in Beverly Hills, like other places in California and around the country, is relentlessly fast-paced. In the course of a day, each of us makes thousands of quick decisions. Many of these are trivial: “Boxers or briefs?”, “White or wheat?”, “Paper or plastic?”, or “Call or text?”. However, some split-second judgments have significant consequences;…
Dental Implants Change Lives
Many men and women have experienced a boost in self-confidence by restoring missing teeth at Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry in Los Angeles. Nothing gives us more happiness than helping people dramatically improve their quality of life. With a new smile, they feel better about themselves. They feel more comfortable in…
3 Critical Things You Didn’t Know About Kids’ Cavities
It’s time to think differently about childhood tooth decay in Los Angeles. Unless you’ve been keeping up with the research (and who does?) you might have an incomplete understanding. Here are three critical things to know about children’s dental health. 1. Tooth Decay Is The Most Common Childhood Disease Over 4 million preschoolers have cavities.…
Suffering From Jaw Pain?
At Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry, we treat several causes of pain in the oral area. In today’s article, we will discuss jaw pain. Sometimes it’s difficult to identify the cause of jaw pain. Here are some of the possible causes: Infection A localized infection can trigger or aggravate jaw pain.…
How Are Dental Implants Priced?
Looking into how much dental implants cost and getting a relatively simple answer can be frustrating. But there is a reason for that. It can be confusing to research the cost of getting a dental implant and finding nothing solid online. Let’s take a moment to explain why most dentistry sites don’t publish the cost…
Lasering In On Precision Dentistry
The powerful, precise, highly-concentrated beam of light initially known as Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER) is so ubiquitous that the acronym has now been relegated to lower case. Lasers are used in everything from weapons to barcode scanners. They have increased efficiency and advanced technology in numerous industries such as communications, manufacturing,…
Smile Makeovers? Yes, We Do Those, Too!
At Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry, we are known for emergency dental care. This includes extractions, root canals, and treatment for a knocked-out tooth. Our patients appreciate the fact that we take walk-ins. We are also open late on weeknights and even have weekend hours. If that were not enough, we…
Are Self-Ligating Braces Revolutionary or Overhyped?
Does it seem like traditional braces haven’t changed in ages? If you haven’t looked into orthodontic options, you may not be aware of self-ligating braces. Self-ligating or Free-Sliding Self-ligating systems use what is called a free-sliding mechanism. Each bracket is a moveable device that holds the archwire. The bracket is a small metal clip that…
