When most people think of periodontal disease they think it’s limited strictly to the mouth. Did you know it is also linked to systemic diseases? That’s why our team at Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry believes in educating our patients in the Los Angeles area about the merits of maintaining optimal oral health. Oral health…
Don’t Like Your Teeth? 5 Great Reasons To Get A Smile Makeover!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
The team at Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry hopes you love your smile. If the answer is, ‘Not really,’ then you may want to consider these 5 great reasons to achieve a beautiful smile with cosmetic dentistry. Even one procedure can change your look. Some of the most popular cosmetic dentistry…
Are You At Risk For Bone Recession?
Categories: Dental Health
A healthy smile needs decay-free teeth and healthy gums, as well as a healthy jawbone. Our teeth need a strong firm foundation to remain healthy and beautiful. At Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry, we’ve seen a variety of issues in our patients’ jaw health. Today’s post looks at bone recession. Occasionally,…
Get Those Teeth In Shape!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Porcelain veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures used and it’s not difficult to see why. There are many common dental problems that Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry can treat with this technique. Do you have chipped or broken teeth? Do you have teeth that have gaps in…
Inlays/Onlays: Less Invasive Than Complete Crowns
Categories: Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry offers excellent restorative dental care. The field of restorative dentistry has come a long way over the years.There are now several effective ways to repair decayed teeth. Let’s discuss two similar types of restorations: dental inlays and onlays. Sometimes, our team can perform an inlay or…
Should You Worry About Dental X-rays?
Categories: Dental Health
Providing exceptional dental care is much easier for dentists when they have complete information about their patients’ oral health. At Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry serving Beverly Hills, Century City and Los Angeles, we only ask for X-rays when they are necessary for our standard of care. Pictures are more reliable than…
Know The Facts About Oral Piercings
Categories: Healthy Smiles
Body piercings are a common form of self-expression seen around Beverly Hills. At Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry we encourage our patients to enhance their smiles in the healthiest way. Today’s post is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Unfortunately, these piercings and the jewelry they use…
Dental Veneers
When people seek cosmetic dentistry to improve their smile, porcelain veneers are a popular option. Unlike a crown that completely covers the tooth, a veneer is a super thin layer of a very tough porcelain, composite bonding, or ceramic. When bonded to a tooth, the veneer creates a natural new surface. It improves the appearance…
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva
Categories: Dental Health
At Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry we encourage our patients to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. We also encourage our patients to be knowledgeable about oral health issues. Let’s discuss saliva. This typically yucky substance is, in reality, a finely balance body fluid that not only…
Keeping Dental Patients Comfortable
To state the obvious, nobody enjoys pain. Dr. Dorfman knows this, and that is why the professional dentistry team at Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry have made patient comfort, including conscious sedation, our number one goal. Along with creating a relaxing environment, we have various medications that can decrease and even eliminate pain…
