This message from Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Century City is for anyone who is finding it difficult to improve their dental health. We urge you to keep working at it, and assure you that we’re here to help!
Keep Trying To Floss
Many people are really good about brushing their teeth, but sometimes skip flossing. This is a bad idea. Flossing is the only way to clean food debris and plaque from between teeth.
Failure to floss can lead to cavities, and even gum disease. Our recommendation? Brush twice a day, and floss before going to bed at night.
Keep Trying to Overcome Dental Anxiety
Skipping dental checkups due to anxiety, or even phobia, can have long-term, irreversible consequences. But millions of Americans cope with this condition, and their solution is doing just that: skipping the dentist.
For those whose instinct is to avoid the dentist at all costs: give sedation dentistry a try. We offer three different options:
- Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, for those who want to be only mildly sedated.
- Oral conscious sedation, a hassle-free option that allows you to take a pill before your consult and enter a relaxed state. You will need someone to drive you to and from the appointment.
- IV sedation, which puts the patient completely under. Once you wake, the procedure will be done and you’ll have successfully avoided any discomfort or pain.
All these options are safe and very effective, and have been used in dentistry for hundreds of years. Our sedation dentistry options are the best way to fight your dental anxiety.
Keep Trying to Quit Tobacco
Smoking is as bad for your teeth and gums as it is for other parts of your body. If you’ve tried to quit but just can’t, you’re far from alone. Keep trying!
According to the Centers for Disease Control, former smokers now outnumber active smokers. Everyone who has kicked the habit was once right where you are. Keep trying!
Remember, the link between your dental health and overall health is well-established. Patients come to Dr. Bill Dorfman DDS in Century City from Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and Los Angeles for general and cosmetic dentistry. Request an appointment today!
Contact Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS – Century City Aesthetic Dentistry:
310-277-5678
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
2080 Century Park E Ste 1601
Los Angeles, California
90067