Archive for March, 2012

Los Angeles Dental Veneers – From Your Trusted Cosmetic Dentist!

Monday, March 26th, 2012

By Arthur Kezian

One of the big things that a new parent looks forward to is a baby’s first smile. Smiles are very important for everyone, and that is what really makes a great first impression. We all respond in a positive way to great white smiles; they are associated with family and friends, with positivity and energy.

Unfortunately, smoking, coffee drinking, red wine, and even our age all show on our teeth. The result can be that our teeth end up looking not as attractive as they once were, and they give away that secret – our age!

If you want an attractive smile once again that leaves everyone guessing your age you must visit your favorite cosmetic dentist Los Angeles. One of the permanent solutions they could suggest is dental veneers.

Dental Veneers- What Are They?

Dental veneers Los Angeles are very fine porcelain or composite shells that fit over your existing teeth. They are permanent and last a long time, over twenty years in some cases. They cover over stains and chips, and also they disguise gaps in the teeth. If you want to go from stained unattractive teeth to gorgeous white ones, then this could be the best way to do it, in conjunction with your top cosmetic dentist Los Angeles.

How Do Dental Veneers Actually Work?

Your dentist will take off a tiny layer of your teeth enamel to ensure that your new veneers will adhere to them. Then the dentist must create an impression of your teeth so that the shape and form of your teeth are replicated exactly. You will be asked to bite into a silicone substance; this takes a very accurate and clear impression of the bite as well as the shape of your teeth. The dentist will then discuss with you the exact color and tone you want your new veneers to be. This means the prosthodontist will have the information needed to construct your veneers.

After this, your best cosmetic dentist Los Angeles will give you a set of temporary veneers. This is to prevent any reaction to sensitivity.

What Happens Next?

The impression is then sent to the laboratory where the prosthodontist will construct your new permanent veneers. This is a very labor intensive production. Layer upon layer of porcelain is added to the teeth until they are an exact copy of your own teeth. Each layer is fired in a special type of kiln and of course this must continue until an exact match is accomplished. The color must also be totally correct; and when this been achieved your favorite dental veneers Los Angeles will be sent back to your dentists for fitting.

Then I Get My New Smile?

You will be called back to the surgery because it is time for your new permanent Los Angeles Dentist veneers to be fitted. Your temporary veneers will be removed, then your teeth then checked and made ready for the new permanent veneers. Your dental veneers Los Angeles are put in place with dental cement and made to look perfect. Any excess dental resin is removed, and a bright light may be shone on your teeth to help the cement dry. Finally, it is time to check out your wonderful new smile.

If you feel it is time to look younger, to have that great smile you had when you were in your teens, to have that bounce of confidence then you need look no further than Los Angeles Dentists. Relax in luxurious surroundings as your professional, experienced and caring dentists give you back that gorgeous, youthful, confident smile!

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 http://www.drkezian.com

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What to Expect From Your Root Canal Dentist

Monday, March 12th, 2012

By Arthur Kezian

What is Root Canal Surgery?

Root canal surgery is used when a tooth has an infected area, causing the patient a great deal of pain. It is sensible to point out that nowadays there is not much pain associated with the actual surgery, but the pain that is caused is from an abscess that is caused by the infection. Sometimes abscesses fill with pus and your chosen root canal dentist Los Angeles can drain the abscess which in turn reduces pressure on the tooth, and thus eases the patients’ pain.

What Happens to the Tooth?

The tooth is made up of enamel on the outside, with dentin underneath. Once the enamel is worn away, the dentin is exposed and this is where the infection can easily take up residence. Under the dentin is pulp which is full of capillaries containing blood and nerve tissue. When this is infected it is extremely painful and often the tissue and pulp all need to be removed. If the infection goes all the way down then the tooth must be extracted, and in some cases the infection can go down into the jaw. In this case root end surgery can be utilized.

My Dentist Gave Me Antibiotics?

Your dentist gave you antibiotics because you have an abscess. The pus inside the abscess can inactivate the pain relief your dentist will use to perform the needed Los Angeles root canal. A root canal dentist Los Angeles must cut open and drain the abscess, and then this will mean you need a course of antibiotics. After all, you wouldn’t want your pain relief to be inactivated!

What Is A Pulpectomy?

A pulpectomy is used when a root canal dentist Los Angeles feels that you are biting down on the tooth causing pain. A pulpectomy is a preliminary treatment, and involves your chosen root canal dentist Los Angeles removing some of the pulp inside the tooth. They may also consider a pulpotomy which takes out the pulp in the top section of the tooth, known as the crown, leaving the pulp in the roots. Then the dentist will apply a dressing, also a temporary filling. This will usually mean that there is no more pain.

Only Usually?

It is usually because if there is more pain it can mean one of three things. Firstly it could be because you are inadvertently biting down on the tooth. Secondly, it could be because the infection is lower down in the tooth. Thirdly, there is pus building up in the tooth. A root canal dentist Los Angeles must then remove as much pulp as possible and fill the gap temporarily with calcium hydroxide paste, which will clear up any inflammation. It is usually left on for a week.

Can The Tooth Be Infected Again?

The tooth that remains after the root canal work can get infected again, and like any tooth will need care and attention, also regular fluoride contained in toothpaste. Your chosen Los Angeles root canal dentist must x-ray the tooth periodically, because the tooth could be infected and you would not necessarily feel it, because all the nerve-endings have been removed and there is no feeling left.

As you can see, root canal work is not something that can be quickly done and completed; it takes a good degree of expertise and care. A root canal dentist Los Angeles must treat you over a period of time.

If you are looking for a dentist inLos   Angeles you must call Los Angeles Dentists to make an appointment. Los Angeles Dentists consist of experienced professionals with a caring empathic manner who will treat your dental needs to a very high standard. Call them today.

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 http://www.drkezian.com

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Your Veneers – Done By a Trusted Cosmetic Dentist Los Angeles

Monday, March 5th, 2012

By Arthur Kezian

Everyone knows someone with a lovely smile, and that is something we all want. People naturally respond positively to a great smile, it creates a wonderful first impression. That’s not all though. As we age, our teeth get stained by coffee, smoking and just the effects of getting older. So when we get a great white smile then we look younger. So in order to look younger, we need to keep our teeth looking white clean and healthy.

So, why not speak to your cosmetic dentist Los Angeles regarding dental veneers? They are a permanent solution to discolored teeth. But what do dental veneers Los Angeles entail?

Los Angeles dental veneers are usually porcelain or sometimes composite shells that are fitted over your teeth. They are made of a thin layer of porcelain which are a close match to your own teeth, and they cover over any stains or chipped teeth, and they can cover over any unwanted gaps.

What does the cosmetic dentist Los Angeles actually do? Firstly, your cosmetic dentist Los Angeles must remove a tiny fraction of enamel from your teeth, about 0.5mm to 1.0mm. This means your veneers will grip to your teeth more firmly.

Then your cosmetic dentist Los Angeles will make an impression of your teeth. They use a silicone-like substance which takes a very comprehensive impression of every surface. Then this is sent to a prosthodontist, in order for them to construct a close replica of your teeth. Your dentist will write down a very accurate description of the color and tone of your teeth, or rather, the color you want your teeth to be. This will then be sent to the laboratory to make your Los Angeles dental veneers. In the meantime, your cosmetic dentist Los   Angeles will fit temporary veneers to avoid any sensitivity.

At the laboratory there will be many complex steps taking place to make sure your veneers look as natural as possible. The cosmetic dentist Los Angeles will put layer on layer of porcelain on your veneers, matching the colors specified. The porcelain will be fired, the color will be adjusted, then fired again. When things are exactly correct, then the veneers are sent to the cosmetic dentist Los Angeles.

The next step involves you coming into the surgery, and your dentist will take off the temporary veneers. Any cleaning up that needs to be done will be completed and your veneers will be made ready for bonding. Your mouth and teeth will also need to be prepared also, and the dentist will need very dry conditions, so your mouth will be dried with air.

Finally your fabulous new veneers will be fitted, adjusted according the shape of your mouth and your bite, any excess cement will be removed and you will be left with a wonderful smile.

If you do want a marvelous smile that makes you look fabulous, takes years off your age and lasts permanently, then you need to consider Los Angeles dental veneers. Los Angeles Dentists can treat you with veneers in comfortable luxury surrounding with experienced caring professional dentists, all of whom offer a high standard of treatment. Call Los Angeles Dentists for an appointment today!

Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 http://www.drkezian.com

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