Hello! I’m Bill Dorfman, DDS, of Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry in Los Angeles. Thanks for visiting my dental blog. The topic of today’s post is malocclusion – literally – “bad bite”. Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics invented the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as…
Crowns & Bridges
Missing Teeth? Don’t Miss Out On A Beautiful Smile

If you have missing spaces in your smile due to tooth decay, injury or any other reason, there is hope. If your existing teeth are stained, decayed, or broken, there is hope. If your teeth have always been misshapen, or crooked, there is hope. Cosmetic dentistry can fix all of those problems. Dr. Dorfman at…
Urgent Care Expertise Serves Your Family

It’s good to know that Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry is here for you. Whether it’s a dental emergency after hours. A toothache on the weekend. No appointment necessary. If you can, give us a call on your way over. (With a hands-free phone, of course.) Crisis or No Crisis But…
Implant Dentures: Fixed Or Removable?

Today, dental patients with missing teeth are fortunate to have a tooth replacement choice that is far better than both traditional dentures and dental bridges. Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide numerous advantages over traditional dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Furnishes up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of…
Tooth Restoration: Dental Bridges and Dental Implants in Los Angeles

Tooth replacement has been a highly requested dental procedure at Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry. When our patients inquire about tooth restoration, we typically tell them about fixed or traditional dental bridges and tooth implants in Los Angeles. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth which replaces a missing tooth. The…
Help! My Dental Crown Came Off!

You’re chewing an apple and hear an odd sound, then something in your mouth feels wrong. One of your crowns has come off. If you contact us at Century City Aesthetic Dentistry ASAP, chances are the crown can be re-cemented. What do you do when your dental crown comes off? It’s critical that you take…
Solving Dental Dilemmas At Century City Aesthetic Dentistry

Los Angeles cosmetic dentists use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of the damaged tooth. Beverly Hills family dentists recommend crowns to remedy the following problems: A broken tooth with decay An ill-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth…
Single Tooth Replacement: Dental Implant or Bridge?

Losing a tooth may not seem like cause for concern; however, losing even a single tooth can become problematic. It can affect your appearance, your ability to talk and chew, and your jawbone and other teeth. Two of the most common ways to replace a single tooth is with either a dental bridge or a…
Implants
A. Before implant bridge, patient is missing 4 front teeth. B. Graphic illustration of where 2 implants were placed. C. After implants are placed, 4 tooth bridge is permanently placed.