A smile makeover can be transformative, but getting one is not just about looking younger. A cosmetic dentistry smile makeover from Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Century City can improve your life in ways you might not imagine. How can a smile makeover transform your life? 1. It shapes the way you are perceived by…
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Why should you brush your teeth at least twice a day? At Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Century City, we’re using this space to discuss why it is so important. The first, and most obvious benefit, is that brushing and flossing prevents tooth decay. It removes the food debris from teeth and clears away plaque, that…
Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
This post from Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Century City is about your tooth enamel, and how you can best protect it. Our teeth work hard and are constantly under assault. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. Sadly, enamel erosion is extremely common, though…
Beautifying With Bonding
Categories: Bonding, Cosmetic Dentistry
Bonding is a cosmetic dentistry procedure we use frequently at Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Century City. It’s one of the easiest ways we have to improve the appearance of a tooth that is chipped or cracked, or even discolored. Bonding is a fairly simple and straight-forward procedure. In fact, in most cases we don’t…
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this post from Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Century City, we explore some specifics about brushing your teeth. One key to getting the most out of your toothpaste is getting plenty of foam when brushing. Working up a good foam is brought about by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then brushing at a 45 degree angle.…
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
Millions of people get so worked up about dental appointments that they skip them. At Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Century City we understand that dental anxiety is a very real thing, and that for some people it’s more like dental phobia. But skipping the dentist is not a good idea. Sedation dentistry can help.…
Hiding Your Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Some people don’t think their smile is much of an asset, so they do their best to keep it hidden. Pictures, funny movies, jokes, hilarious Internet videos—none of these can induce a smile or laugh. If this sounds familiar, then maybe you would like some specifics about complete smile makeovers from Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS…
Best Practices For A Healthy, Beautiful Smile
It’s easy to become a little complacent about your dental health. At Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Century City, we know that all too well! Our goal in this blog post is for you to evaluate where you stand and consider how you can improve things. Brushing Good: Brush teeth once a day. Better: Brush…
Six 10-Second Healthy Tooth Helps
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new, good habit in as little as ten seconds, with these suggestions from Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Century City. Find a better place for your toothbrush. Look around. In 10 seconds you can probably…
Overcoming Anxiety
Categories: Dental Health, Sedation Dentistry
For millions of people, the mere thought of going to the dentist sends their anxiety level through the roof. This emotion can range from anxiety to outright phobia, and can be so intense that some people avoid the dentist entirely. At Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Century City, we can help with sedation dentistry. To…
