Today’s post from Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Los Angeles explains how specific foods and eating behaviors influence our teeth. The Sugar Problem Sugars get converted by bacteria in the mouth to acids. It is the acids that begin to attack enamel and initiate decay for people of all ages. Fruits have high water content…
Anxiety? Sedation Options at Century City Aesthetic Dentistry
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For millions of Americans, dental anxiety is a very real thing. As many as twenty percent of adults – and that’s one out of every five – cope with anxiety so bad, they avoid going to the dentist entirely. And that is a serious matter, because they are putting their dental health at risk. If…
Chipped Tooth? Check Out Dental Bonding
Many Americans live active lifestyles: they hike and ride bikes, run, play basketball and Ultimate Frisbee, and always seem to be on the go. This is great for their overall health. But it only takes one crash or one errant elbow in the mouth to injure your teeth. At Century City Aesthetic Dentistry, we can…
Bright Smiles With Teeth Whitening from Century City Aesthetic Dentistry
A beautiful smile can light up a whole room. And since a smile is one of the very first things that other people notice, it can serve you well in any social setting. If you’re teeth have grown yellow and dull over the years, professional teeth whitening from Century City Aesthetic Dentistry can restore the…
Professional Cleanings, and Dental Hygiene in Century City
Keeping your teeth clean and healthy is what dental hygiene is all about. It’s the single most important thing you can do to keep your teeth for a lifetime. We urge everyone to brush and floss twice a day, and see us every six months at Bill Dorfman DDS Century City Aesthetic Dentistry. By establishing…
Healthy Habits To Keep You Smiling
In this post, we concentrate on essential behaviors that impact oral health. At Bill Dorfman DDS Century City Aesthetic Dentistry, we remind you that just as preventative dentistry can head off problems before they happen, smart food choices can benefit your teeth. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth,…
What Can Porcelain Veneers Do For Your Smile?
This post addresses a subject many patients ask about at Century City Aesthetic Dentistry: what exactly are porcelain veneers, and how are they used? Veneers are thin shells made from durable, translucent porcelain or composite resin. They are custom-made for each patient, and fit over the teeth to improve their appearance. Unlike a dental crown,…
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
The older you are, the more at risk you are of getting gum disease. But even among young and middle-age adults, gum disease is a primary cause of tooth loss. But Century City Aesthetic Dentistry reminds you that an ounce of prevention of worth a pound of cure. Good oral hygiene and preventative dentistry can dramatically…
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth
Teeth may look like lifeless hard tissue from the outside. But as Dr. Bill Dorfman at Century City Aesthetic Dentistry can assure you, they are really natural wonders; a matrix of specialized tissues. To put it another way, your teeth are alive – and they are meant to last a lifetime. That’s why we stress…
Why Look For The ADA Seal?
When you go to a drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, and other oral health products, make sure that it carries the seal of the American Dental Association. The team at Century City Aesthetic Dentistry can assure you this is an easy way to make good choices for the products you need for good…
