“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” When Miguel de Cervantes wrote that in Don Quixote, there was no way to replace teeth lost to decay or injury. Today there are: dental implants, like those from Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Los Angeles. A dental implant is a titanium post…
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5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
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. If you avoid these dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any cavities, perhaps getting an oral ancer sccreening is a more convincing reason for you to considering seeing your…
Sinus Pain Or Abscessed Tooth?
Your maxillary sinuses are very close upstairs neighbors of your top teeth. In some areas, only a sliver of tissue separates the upper tooth roots from the bottom of the sinus cavity. It’s no wonder that when there is pain in that general area, the particular location can be hard to discover. Allergies, infections, and…
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…
Fluoride Treatment in Los Angeles: Not Just For Kids
You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” “Fluoride toothpaste” can be found everywhere for a good reason. Fluoride is a vital mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes toothpaste more effective at fighting cavities. Fluoride helps teeth by making them stronger…
Let’s Make A Plan for Your Oral Health in Los Angeles
When you are enthusiastic about reaching a goal, the difference between success and failure often comes down to whether or not you follow a specific plan. Sadly, sporadic effort is hardly ever effective. Do you have a goal to improve your smile? Perhaps you have not thought much about your teeth in the past but lately,…
We Know When A Simple Problem Can Become Serious
Today in the Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry dental blog, we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis in Los Angeles, have many different causes.…
Dental Health in Los Angeles: Protect Teeth From Cracks
No dental patient wants the pain and inconvenience of a cracked tooth, so today in the Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry dental blog we are going to focus on how to avoid this preventable problem. The first thing to remember is that avoiding a cracked tooth is not rocket science. You should…
Oral Health in Los Angeles: Preventing Tooth Decay
In California and around the country, tooth decay is one of the most prominent dangers to oral health for both children and adults. That’s right, it affects adults too! Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry serves people from 20 to 90 years old to help fight tooth decay and improve oral health…
Keep Holidays Healthy For Your Teeth!
Who doesn’t love the holidays? They’re a time to take a break from your regular routine and spend time with friends and family. If you’re not careful, though, holiday celebrations can take a toll on your oral health in Los Angeles. They ordinarily involve delicious food, drinks, and sweets that can put you at risk for…
