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…
Dental Crowns
Fun Floss Facts
You probably believe that the critical aspect regarding flossing is simply to do it every day. We agree. However, many people find that trying out a few different types of floss helps them to establish or solidify the habit and get the flossing comfort they desire. Let’s explore some of the most common types of…
Poor Quality Sleep Has Dangerous Health Consequences
Is restless sleep affecting your health? There is a direct connection between health and quality of sleep. A study conducted by the University of Chicago School of Medicine discovered a link between low quality sleep and type 2 diabetes. “Insufficient sleep–a highly prevalent condition in modern society–may disrupt fat metabolism and reduce the ability of…
Should I Get My Child An Electric Toothbrush?
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…
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;…
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…
Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After
Let’s consider what to expect during tooth implant surgery. We will divide it into three parts: before, during, and after. This is how implant placement works: Before the Procedure We start with X-rays, an exam, and a consultation. We’ll take numerous X-rays of your teeth and jaw. Images are taken from many angles. It’s critical…
Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?
Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry knows that a well-designed veneer does not make your tooth look larger – unless you want it to. A veneer can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is…
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…
How To Make Brushing Your Teeth A Habit
At Century City Aesthetic Dentistry we know that brushing your teeth on a regular basis is one of the best things you can do for your smile. That is definitely the cornerstone of the high quality general and cosmetic dentistry that we provide in the in the greater Los Angeles area and all over Southern California…
