At Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry, we restore smiles for patients with severe tooth loss. What is total mouth reconstruction? Modern restorative dentistry makes total mouth reconstruction a reality! Total mouth reconstruction restores all the teeth with dental implants and/or implant-anchored dentures. What are dental implants? Dental implants are strong, functional, and naturally-looking…
Choosing A Toothbrush For Your Child
At Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry, Dr. Bill Dorfman is often asked how to pick the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental…
Looking For A Red Carpet-Caliber Smile?
When you see pics of your favorite stars, do you ever wonder how these men and women can project such perfection? Can ordinary Beverly Hills folks ever achieve anything approaching celebrity-caliber attractiveness? When it comes to stunning smiles, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” There many effective cosmetic dentistry procedures available that can produce considerable…
Tooth Whitening: What The ADA Has To Say
When a cosmetic dentistry procedure becomes popular, it’s natural to want to experience the dramatic results for yourself. However, responsible dental patients should know what the American Dental Association has to say regarding common cosmetic dentistry procedures such as teeth whitening. The ADA advises patients to speak with their dentist before starting any bleaching regimen.…
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings
Do you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. (Unless, of course, you had been munching Oreos.) If you are like many people, you started developing tooth decay fairly young…
Same-Day Tooth Pain Relief
When you have a toothache, that’s all you can think about. It makes it challenging to handle your everyday tasks. If the tooth starts hurting after business hours or on the weekend, you may resign yourself to waiting until a traditional dental practice opens. When others are closed, Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City…
Have Your Dessert!
Your dentist knows that it’s too much to ask that you never indulge in sugary treats. Eating sweets can be less harmful for your teeth at certain times. For instance, during mealtime, your saliva production increases and saliva is necessary to neutralize acids and rinse bits of food off of teeth. This is great news…
Tooth Whitening: In-Office Or At Home?
If you are planning to whiten your teeth, the critical first step is to select a whitening method. It may seem like there is a multitude of options, but it’s important to remember that they all employ a peroxide-based whitening solution. The difference lies in the strength of the bleaching solution and method of delivery.…
A Facelift For Your Teeth?
Today’s message focuses on an effective and versatile cosmetic dental procedure—porcelain veneers. Veneers are individual covers for the front part of teeth. They are an extraordinary way to fix a myriad of tooth imperfections such as chips, stains, yellowing, unattractive shape or minimal misalignment. Have you ever wished for a minimally-invasive facelift for a tooth…
Still Have Your Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth usually come in between ages 16 and 24. Wisdom teeth are not always troublesome, but it is important to learn as early as possible whether your wisdom teeth are coming in sideways or otherwise impacting your other teeth. Checking your wisdom teeth is a simple and painless process, and can save you trouble…
