Whether you are one of those who goes willingly to the dentist or are hesitant about getting work done, the team at Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Century City wants you to make and keep regular appointments for cleanings and checkups. Regular dental appointments are important because they help keep your teeth and gums healthy.…
Dental Health
Discover Why Patients Trust Their Smile To Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
There are a lot of dentists out there. That’s just one reason why we work so hard to provide excellent dental care and build patient trust, at Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Century City. We may provide the dentistry, but it’s not about us, it’s about you. From the dentist to the hygienist to the…
How Do You Measure Dental Success?
At Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Century City, the dental health of our patients is our number one priority each and every day. We hope that goes without saying! How do you measure dental success? A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? It could mean…
Gently Now (Protect Your Gums When You Brush)
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Everyone wants nice, pearly white teeth. It makes sense, then, to brush our teeth more often to get them – right? Well, no. As we explain in this post from Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Century City, brushing too aggressively can result in receding gums. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of…
Persistent Dry Mouth?
Dry mouth is a condition in which your salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva, leaving you with a persistent dry feeling in your mouth. If you experience this, be sure to tell us at Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Century City. The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia, which is pronounced zero-STOE-me-uh. It’s a…
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
This message from Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Century City focuses on a very serious issue: oral cancer. Oral cancer claims tens of thousands of lives each year, which is why we offer oral cancer screenings at each checkup. Early detection can make all the difference! At home, you can pay attention for any of…
Why Visit The Dentist?
At Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Century City we like to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for that. Along…
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
At Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry, we are concerned not only with the condition of your mouth, but also with how it affects your complete physical health and general well-being. Today’s post looks at the connection between diabetes and oral health and may be of interest to Los Angeles residents with…
What You See And What You Don’t
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
If you have had restorations, orthodontia, or a complete cosmetic dental smile makeover, you want people to notice the final outcome – your remarkable smile. There is a lot, however, that is going on behind the scenes. Today’s post talks about three important smile makeover components that are not readily apparent when you smile, but…
Into The Thick Of It, The Skinny On Toothpaste
Welcome to our blog! Today’s message answers some common questions about toothpaste. Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive nature of toothpaste is to help with removing dental plaque and food from the surface of the teeth. Vigorous brushing becomes unnecessary for dental patients when the abrasives in the toothpaste can snag the mouth’s lingering…
