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Digital X-Rays vs. Film — The Choice is a No-Brainer!

Monday, June 25th, 2012

By Arthur Kezian

Whether you’re a little kid, all grown up, have perfect oral health, or have teeth that need some help — any Los Angeles dentist is going to take x-rays of your teeth every time you’re in his office.  After all, x-rays can help your dentist spot problems that he could never see with his naked eye.

But that doesn’t mean your Los Angeles dentist has to use the same ol’ film x-rays.  Digital x-rays may be the new kid on the block, but they offer all kinds of benefits that traditional film x-rays can’t:

 

1. Digital x-rays expose you to less radiation

You’ll still have to wear that bulky lead vest, but digital x-rays can actually reduce the amount of radiation you’re exposed to by about 80%!

 

2. Digital x-rays are faster

In the old days, your dentist in Los Angeles would have to put those uncomfortable cardboard “bite wings” in your mouth, then use special chemicals to process the images.  By the time those traditional film x-rays develop, your appointment might be over!

Luckily, digital x-rays offer instant results.  Instead of wasting time with those bite “wings”, your Los Angeles dentist will place digital sensors in your mouth that are connected to a computer.  The pictures of your teeth feed right into the computer, and you and your dentist can look at them a few seconds later!  That way, you’ll be able to go over them together — instead of getting a call later that everything came out OK.

 

3. Digital x-rays produce clearer images

In addition to being faster, digital x-rays are clearer.  That way, it’s even easier for your dentist in Los Angeles to spot tiny problems.  As a result, you’re less likely to have small issues turn into big problems.

As an added benefit, digital x-rays aren’t as likely to come out over- or under-exposed, like film x-rays can.

 

4. Digital x-rays can be enhanced

Even with a crystal clear image, your Los Angeles dentist might want to take a closer look.  Luckily, since they’re stored on a computer, your dentist can zoom in to specific spots and even adjust the brightness and the contrast of the picture.

 

5. Digital x-rays are much easier to share

When you’ve got traditional film x-rays, the only way to share them is to physically go pick them up.  However, since digital x-rays are stored on a computer, they offer all of the conveniences that other computer files offer — like the ability to be emailed.  That way, if you want a copy of the x-rays for yourself, or if you need to take the x-rays to a specialist, they can be sent with the click of a mouse.

 

Because they’re so new, not every dentist in Los Angeles has access to digital x-rays — so if yours does, consider yourself lucky!

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

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Dental Veneers — How a Good Cosmetic Dentist Can Use Them to Change Your Life

Tuesday, June 19th, 2012

By Arthur Kezian

Having a smile that’s less-than-perfect is no fun.  Luckily, a tiny little dental tool called a veneer can have a huge impact on your life!

What are dental veneers?

They are super-thin pieces of either porcelain or resin that fit right over the front of your teeth.  They don’t take long for a good cosmetic dentist to apply, and once they’re on, you’ll instantly have a brand new smile.

No matter what bothers you about your smile, getting dental veneers from a Los Angeles cosmetic dentist can help you fix it.  Here are __ different ways that hey can change your life:

 

1.  They can make your teeth look more uniform

Hate being the guy with teeth that are uneven or misaligned?  A good cosmetic dentist can use veneers to cover up all of those imperfections. Dental veneers can make your teeth look straighter, completely even in length, and totally “normal” when it comes to both shape and size.  That way, people will pay more attention to the words coming out of your mouth — instead of the teeth behind them!

 

2.  They can make your teeth whiter and brighter

Plenty of people have discoloration on their teeth that they can’t get rid of, no matter how hard they try.  That’s because a lot of “innocent” things can sap the white right out of your teeth — like silver fillings, certain antibiotics, and even some root canal procedures.

Luckily, you can eliminate the embarrassment and insecurity that comes with having discolored teeth by getting dental veneers from a Los Angeles cosmetic dentist.  You and your cosmetic dentist can come up with a custom shade that’s perfect for you, and once your veneers are on, your entire smile will look brighter!

 

3.  They can hide gaps in your teeth

If you were born with a big gap in between your two front teeth, you may not think there’s anything you can do about it.  Luckily, you’re wrong!

All you need to do is get dental veneers from a Los Angeles cosmetic dentist that are a little bit larger than your teeth.  That way, they’ll completely cover up the gap, no matter how big it may be!

 

4.  They can cover up broken teeth

Whether you’ve got a tooth that’s severely chipped or a few teeth that were broken in a car accident, it’s an issue that can drag down your entire smile.  Luckily, it’s also an issue that a good cosmetic can eliminate!

By applying dental veneers to each of your broken teeth, you’ll wind up with a smile that looks just as good as it did before your teeth were damaged!

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

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Dental Implants — Tiny Equipment That Makes a Big Difference!

Monday, June 11th, 2012

By Arthur Kezian

It may seem hard to believe, but dental implants are tiny little pieces of titanium that can make a big difference in your entire life!  By working with a qualified dental implant dentist in Los Angeles, you can make several major changes to your life, like:

 

1.  Being able to speak in public

Terrified to give the keynote speech at your next business conference or the Maid of Honor speech at your sister’s wedding because you’re afraid that your missing teeth or your bulky dentures will make you sound silly; you’ll never have that problem with dental implants!

Since dental implants look and feel just like your natural teeth, you’ll never feel like you’re talking “around” them.  Instead, you’ll feel the same way you did before you lost your teeth.  You’ll have an easier time speaking clearly.

 

2.   Getting rid of those aging signs on your face

You may think that all of those wrinkles are just part of getting older.  However, a good dental implant dentist in Los Angeles can make you think twice!  Yes, everyone’s skin starts to sag as they age, but if you’re missing teeth, your skin will start to sag much sooner and much faster.

Why?

Your teeth help protect the bones around them from deteriorating.  If there aren’t any teeth there, your bones will start to wither away sooner and faster.  As a result, they can’t hold up your skin and muscles as well — so you wind up with wrinkles, a droopy smile, sagging skin, and even thinner lips!

When you get dental implants from aLos Angelesdentist, it gives your bones a boost.  Instead of deteriorating, your bones can actually start to grow.  That way, there’s more support, and your face doesn’t look so old!

 

3.   Eating better

When you’re missing teeth or dealing with loose dentures, eating can be a real pain.  You might stick to the same ol’ foods every day, or you may simply be unable to eat the foods your body needs to stay healthy.  Either way, it’s a burden you don’t have to face when you have dental implants.

By seeing a dental implant dentist in Los Angeles, you can chew foods of all shapes, sizes, and consistencies.  You’ll be able to take a bite of that juicy apple or chew up that plate of carrot sticks.  As a result, you’ll get to experience new foods, new restaurants, and new experiences.  And, you won’t have to worry about developing a vitamin deficiency because you can’t eat healthy fruits and vegetables!

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

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Should You Replace Your Silver Filings with Composites? Absolutely!

Monday, June 4th, 2012

By Arthur Kezian

If you’re like most people, you have at least a few silver fillings in your mouth.  Over the years, they may have gotten a little darker, cracked, or broken altogether.  Luckily, there’s a new type of filling called a “composite” that works better, looks better, and holds better.

But do you really need to go to all of the trouble of replacing silver fillings with composites?

Absolutely!

Those old silver fillings can make your entire smile look dark and dingy.  But composites are made out of white resin – so they don’t show.  In fact, a good cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles can specially blend your composite fillings so that they’re the same shade as your teeth.  That way, no matter how wide you smile, no one will be able to see them.  Doesn’t that sound a whole lot better than showing off all of those silver spots?!

But composite fillings don’t just look better.  In fact, when you’re replacing silver fillings with composites, it can actually make you healthier!

It doesn’t take much for those old silver fillings to crack and break.  When they do, bacteria have an easy way to get deep inside your tooth – causing a whole bunch of tooth decay in the process.  And, when those fillings break, they can leak into your teeth causing even more decay.  Before you know it, you’re back in your dentist’s chair, getting your tooth filed down, and having a crown installed.

Luckily though, composite fillings are much sturdier.  They’re far less likely to crack or break, and they also bond better to your teeth.  If you have a good cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles, then the odds of them getting damaged are very slim.

But tooth decay isn’t the only problem you can face if you don’t replace your silver fillings.  You can also fall victim to mercury issues.

That’s right – silver fillings have small amounts of mercury in them.  Back in 2009, the Food and Drug Administration even went so far as to classify them as having a “moderate risk”!  If you don’t want to fall victim to any potential mercury complications, you need to find a qualified cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles who can replace your silver fillings.

As if that weren’t reason enough to switch, today’s composite fillings can even give you more freedom in what you choose to eat!

How?

The old silver fillings tend to cause more tooth sensitivity.  If you’re in agony every time you eat an ice cream cone, the problem may lie in your fillings – not your actual teeth!  By replacing silver fillings with composites, you lower your chances of suffering any kind of tooth sensitivity, and you’ll be able to eat whatever you want – without being in pain!

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

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