If you are researching orthodontics, you have probably heard about clear aligners. They offer several advantages over traditional metal braces. The most popular advantage is the fact that they are nearly invisible. Millions of individuals have corrected their teeth with aligners in the past twenty years since they were introduced. We’re here to help with…
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Are Self-Ligating Braces Revolutionary or Overhyped?
Does it seem like traditional braces haven’t changed in ages? If you haven’t looked into orthodontic options, you may not be aware of self-ligating braces. Self-ligating or Free-Sliding Self-ligating systems use what is called a free-sliding mechanism. Each bracket is a moveable device that holds the archwire. The bracket is a small metal clip that…
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…
Not Too Late To Get Them Straight
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign
Are you an adult in Hollywood with misaligned teeth? Do you regret not having orthodontic treatment when you were a teen? It’s not too late to straighten your teeth – and there are more types of braces available than ever before. At Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry, we can help. LATEST TYPE…
Straight Teeth For Young Smiles And Not-So-Young Smiles
Categories: Invisalign
There are few dental advancements that are more appreciated than modern braces. Teeth straightening hardware of past generations had many drawbacks. It commonly involved a whole orthodontic tool kit—full metal bands, headgear, elastics, spacers, and wires poking every which way. If you played an instrument that required the use of your mouth, well, it was…
A New Smile with Invisalign®
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign
Invisalign® is the revolutionary tooth straightening system that is perfect for people who have tipped, tilted or rotating teeth. If you want to close that gap between your front teeth, Invisalign® could be the answer. According to Dr. Bill Dorfman, anyone can have an award-winning grin, and if you have never been happy with your…
Cosmetic Dentistry Century City with Americas Dentist
Cosmetic Dentistry isn’t reserved for the rich and famous anymore, and if you have been putting off a visit with a qualified cosmetic dentist in Century City because of the cost, you may want to reconsider. These days there are many cosmetic dentistry options that are more affordable than you think. Dr. Bill Dorfman, who…
Can Invisalign Really Straighten Your Smile?
Adults with crooked smiles are often reluctant to talk to their Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist about braces. They think braces are for children or they fear the embarrassment of a mouth filled with metal. The good news is that you’re never too old for straight teeth, and with Invisalign braces, you can have a beautiful…
4 Surprising Things to Know about Invisalign Braces
If you’ve been talking to your Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist about Invisalign braces, you’ve probably learned a lot about their benefits as well as their drawbacks. However, here are four things that you may be surprised to learn about Invisalign braces. Some People Lose Weight While Invisalign braces aren’t meant for weight-loss, some patients have…
The Importance of Wearing Your Best Smile
A recent news story about Kanye West explains why he rarely smiles in his photos. Seems he got his hands on a book from the 1800s in which the people in the photos didn’t smile. His explanation was that it wouldn’t “look cool” for paintings of people in an old castle to be smiling. So…
