Porcelain veneers can change your smile without having heavy, invasive surgery. One of our highly experienced, Beverly Hills cosmetic dentists can change your smile from dull, gray, or spaced apart to straight, white and beautiful. Years of coffee, tea, tomato sauce, nuts, and tons of other food and drinks can stain and chip your teeth throughout the years. Porcelain veneers can change this and give you a flawless smile.

Veneers work by placing a porcelain shell or laminate over your original tooth. This veneer covers your existing enamel and covers any imperfections that your tooth had. A shiny and bright new surface is now adhered to your tooth. This can be done on one tooth or all of your teeth. A beautiful, new smile is always the result.

Don’t just fantasize about a beautiful smile, make it happen with porcelain veneers at Bedford Dental in Beverly Hills. Call and make an appointment today for your consultation. Speak with one of our highly trained cosmetic dentists and find out if Porcelain Veneers are right for you.

Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, Bedford Dental is just a short commute away from anywhere in Los Angeles. Whether you need a new filling, have a chipped or cracked tooth, or need a routine cleaning, the dentists at Bedford Dental can do it all. Even parking is a breeze with valet inside the building and free parking right across the street. We make sure you’re treated with the utmost care and concern as soon as you walk in.

Many people put their routine dental cleanings aside and postpone it for months and even years. The amount of hidden plaque continues to build up in your mouth; the kind of plaque that regular brushing cannot get rid of. Only a trained dentist can really get rid of the hidden, built up plaque that eventually causes cavities and tooth decay. These types of routine cleaning and exams are recommended twice per year for optimal dental and gum health.

We use the most current and up-to-date equipment and procedures, providing you with the best dental treatment in Beverly Hills. You are never rushed in our office and are encouraged to take all the time you need during your visit. This enables us to answer any and all of your questions or concerns. Call Bedford Dental today and arrange an appointment or consultation for any of our cosmetic dental services.

A root canal procedure can possibly save your tooth and make it stronger after the infection. This may be done in a series of one to three visits and involves the removal of the diseased pulp. The pulp chamber and canals of the root are cleaned out, removing all of the diseased pulp tissue, and is then sealed.

Your treatment starts with an opening through the crown of the tooth to reveal the pulp chamber. The infected pulp is removed and the canals are cleaned thoroughly and enlarged. A temporary filling will be placed in the opening to protect your tooth in between visits. Medicine may be given if necessary to help control infection.

The next step involves filling and sealing the pulp chamber and root canals after the temporary filling is removed and the area is cleaned. The final step is placing a crown over the tooth to protect and seal the exposed tooth. Your tooth is now healthy and strong again. The restored tooth can last a lifetime if proper care is taken.

With Porcelain veneers, you can have a perfect smile without any tooth extractions or mouth reconstruction and can skip braces and Invisalign completely. Veneers can be placed on one tooth or as many teeth as you want. They can even correct crooked teeth or teeth that are gapped or spaced apart.

One of the highly trained cosmetic dentists at Bedford Dental Group can apply the veneers for you after you have had a consultation about your teeth. If your teeth and gums are healthy but you are unhappy with the appearance of your teeth, porcelain veneers can be an option and solution for your teeth and smile.

Your natural teeth that you wish to place veneers on will be smoothed down, to prepare it for the porcelain veneer. Once smoothed down, the veneer will go over the outer front layer of the tooth, covering the previous enamel. In return, you’ll have straight, beautiful, white teeth and a smile you can wear with confidence.

Small chips and fractures can be fixed with porcelain veneers, as well. If the nerve or root have not been damaged, veneers may be a good option. The same procedure applies for a chip or fracture and your natural tooth will be smoothed down to prepare it for the veneer. Call Bedford Dental Group in Los Angeles to schedule your porcelain veneer consultation with one of their experienced cosmetic dentists.

When your jaw muscles get too tight, TMJ can occur. Grinding your teeth, stress, or poorly fitting dentures can cause the muscles to get too tight which then leads to this condition. Genetics can also be a big factor because it puts you at a great risk of developing TMJ. Other issues such as bite problems or improperly lined jaws can also lead to the tightening of muscles.

Signs and symptoms typically include an aching pain around or below your ears. This usually affects one side of your jaw instead of both. Yawning will cause the pain to worsen because of the position it forces the swollen jaw to be in and pain could travel to your ears, neck, head, or shoulders. Another sign is if you hear clicking or popping sounds when you open and close your mouth. This could also make it difficult to open your mouth all the way and your teeth might not line up properly when your mouth is closed.

There are a few basic treatments for TMJ that you can do at home. Applying moist heat or cold packs to the side of your face will reduce the swelling and relax your muscles. Stretching exercises might be advised by your doctor that can also help relax the muscles in your jaw. Eating softer foods will lessen the pressure on your teeth and jaw and won’t cause more pain like hard or crunchy foods may tend to do.

Your doctor might also tell you to take off-the-counter pain medications that will relieve the pain and reduce swelling. A higher dose might be needed if the pain is persistent and too much to bear. Discuss which kinds are best for you with your doctor before taking any kind of medicine.

A splint or nightguard can be worn to prevent further clenching and grinding of your teeth. It will serve as a barrier between your jaws to protect against friction. The difference between the two is that splints are worn all day where as nightguards are only worn at night while you sleep. Your dentist will examine your specific situation and tell you if any of these options are right for you.

If your case is too severe for basic treatment, surgery might be necessary. No matter what the cause or what type of treatment you need, Dr Nayssan has taken a specialized TMJ residency program and can diagnose and treat your condition accurately and precisely. If you are experiencing these types of symptoms, don’t hesitate to call our office to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

Local anesthetics are given to numb the pain while you’re still awake. It only numbs the area that is going to be treated. Topical treatments are placed with a swab over the mouth tissue to numb the surface level in preparation for the injectable local anesthetic.

These local anesthetics, such as Novacain, will block nerve receptors that transmit pain. It will only affect the specific area or region where administered. The injected area will begin to feel numb and swollen as your dentist continues with the procedure. Sedatives may also be used along with local anesthetics to relax your body and calm anxiety.

More intricate procedures may require general anesthesia. This will allow you to sleep comfortably while your procedure is being done. You’ll have a loss of feeling and reduced consciousness while under general anesthesia. If you have severe anxiety or trouble controlling your movements, general anesthesia might be necessary no matter how complex your treatment is.

A free gingival graft extracts a layer of tissue from the palate and is relocated to the site of gum recession. Sutures hold it in place to protect the exposed root. The area of the extracted donor tissue will heal on its own without any damage. This type of gingival graft is also used to increase the thickness of very thin gums.

Another type of graft takes tissue from underneath healthy gum tissue in the palate. This is called sub epithelial connective tissue graft. This procedure has excellent predictability of root coverage and less pain associated with the donor tissue site.

An acellular dermal matrix graft uses donated human skin that has been medically processed. There is no need for an actual donor site within the patients mouth. This is done when tissue cannot be extracted from another area of the mouth.

A lateral pedicle graft takes tissue adjacent to the damaged or receding gingival area. This can only be done if the surrounding tissue has not been effected by the damaged tissue area. The transplant tissue is cut away and rotated over the damaged area but increases the risk for more recession in the donor area.

Pain and discomfort is common after a root canal and will eventually subside. If desired, it can be treated with over the counter pain medications such as ibuprofen. The medicine will alleviate swelling and sensitivity. Discuss this with your dentist and doctor to find out which medication is right for you.

It is wise to minimize chewing on this tooth until the entire procedure is completely finished. This will decrease the chances of the same tooth getting contaminated again or breaking from fragility. Brushing and flossing your teeth as you normally would will prevent bacteria from building up inside your mouth and within your teeth. Routine dental checkups are important for the maintenance of your teeth post-procedure.

Sleeping with your head elevated for the first few nights will take away from unnecessary pressure on your tooth. Eating soft foods for the first few days is advised, avoiding extremely hot or cold temperatures. Your dentist may put you on an antibiotic regimen that you must follow to ensure the recovery of your tooth.

Smoking should be eliminated for at least the first 24 hours and then cut down afterwards because it can slow down the healing process. Avoid alcoholic beverages and strenuous exercise until you are completely healed. By following these safety precautions, you have a better chance of adequately healing and maybe even forgetting you had a root canal to begin with.

With at-home whitening kits, you can either use strips that fit over your teeth or dental trays you fill with whitening gels. The main ingredient used in the strips is usually hydrogen peroxide. This is a bleaching agent that can bleach clothes or skin if contact occurs. The strips stick to your teeth and you wear them for about half an hour before discarding them. They can sometimes leave a weird taste and texture in your mouth.

The main ingredient in whitening gels is usually carbamide peroxide, an oxidising agent. You put the gel inside of the tray and wear it over your teeth. These trays are not custom fit and might not cover all of your teeth. It does, however, cover more teeth than whitening strips.

These at-home systems might work, but only temporarily and can be very messy. With ZOOM! Teeth Whitening, you can have a beautiful, white smile in about the same time as a regular dental visit. Using a higher concentration of hydrogen peroxide, the ZOOM! light speeds up its activation and allows your teeth to change up to 8 shades. Many dentists believe that ZOOM! is one of the safest dental procedures done today. With proper upkeep of your new smile, results from ZOOM! can last for years and your teeth will always be whiter than they were before.