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Teeth whitening

A smile is one of a person’s biggest assets. A bright, dazzling smile can brighten up any room and make people stop and take notice.

Why let dark or discolored teeth stand in your way? Treat yourself to a little “smile therapy” by whitening your teeth. Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments for invigorating your smile. It improves the look of teeth that are stained from wear and tear over time as well as discolored from foods and beverages like red white, coffee, tea and colas.

Other factors that darken and stain teeth include:

Age – Teeth darken as a result of wear and tear and stain accumulation.
Smoking – Nicotine can leave brownish deposits that slowly soak into tooth structure and cause discoloration.
Drugs /chemicals – Tetracycline usage during tooth formation produces dark grey or brown ribbon stains which are very difficult to remove. Excessive consumption of fluoride causes fluorosis and associated areas of white mottling.
Grinding – Most frequently caused by stress, teeth grinding can add to micro cracking in the teeth and can cause the biting edges to darken.
Trauma – Falling and other injuries can produce sizable cracks in the teeth, which collect large amounts of stains and debris.

Veneers

No single dental treatment has revolutionized cosmetic dentistry as dramatically as the porcelain veneer — a procedure that can be the key to a total smile makeover.

In the experienced hands of a skilled dentist like Dr. Farahmand, thin, natural-looking porcelain shells can be applied to cover existing teeth and to close gaps, change color, and/or lengthen improperly aligned teeth. Think of it as instant orthodontics — customized to your specific needs. And the results can last for years!

Porcelain Veneers Procedure:

Two or more appointments are needed to restore teeth with beautiful porcelain veneers.
At the first appointment, Dr. Farahmand shapes and slightly roughens the surface of the teeth.
Then he takes impressions to create exact working models of the mouth.
The new porcelain veneers are artistically crafted based on these models to perfectly fit the teeth.
After the first appointment, the patient leaves the office wearing highly specialized temporary acrylic veneers, which already look better than the original teeth. The temporaries allow the doctor and patient to “plan” the appearance of the permanent veneers, since they have much the same look.
At the next appointment, Dr. Farahmand cleans and polishes the prepared teeth.
He then puts the permanent veneers in place and applies a special adhesive to permanently bond them to the patient’s teeth. A gentle, high-intensity light is used to harden the adhesive.

Composite Fillings

In the past, traditional dentistry used fillings such as gold and amalgam because of the strength and durability of these materials.

Today, more patients prefer white fillings because they want their teeth to look more natural. White fillings, also called composite fillings, are made from tooth-colored materials that restore the natural appearance of a decayed or previously filled tooth. Because they blend well with tooth enamel and don’t look like fillings, Dr. Farahmand may recommend them, especially if the teeth to be restored are near the front of the mouth.

A composite filling usually requires only one visit, during which the tooth is prepared and restored. An advantage of composite fillings, as compared with other dental restorations, is that they require less of the healthy part of a tooth to be removed to hold the filling in place. This is due to composite materials’ ability to bond to teeth adhesively. The doctor carefully applies an adhesive followed by several thin layers of the tooth-colored composite. Once the filling is in place, it is chemically hardened, or cured, for less than a minute using a special light.

White fillings, like other dental materials, may require periodic replacement. If the edge of the filling eventually pulls away from the tooth, bacteria can get between the filling and the enamel and eventually may cause decay. Tooth decay over time may develop elsewhere on the tooth, so it’s important to set up regular dental checkups so any problems can be detected early.

To decide what type of filling is right for you, talk to Dr. Farahmand, who will discuss the various options and advise you on what he thinks is the best alternative.

Periodontitis

If you’ve been diagnosed with periodontal (gum) disease, you’re not alone. Millions of adults in the U.S. currently have some form of the disease, which can range from simple gum inflammation to more serious conditions in which there is major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth.

Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria in the mouth, along with mucus and other particles that form a sticky, colorless “plaque” on teeth. While regular brushing and flossing can help get rid of plaque, the plaque that is not removed can harden and form “tartar” (also known as “calculus”) that brushing cannot remove. Only professional cleaning by a dentist or dental hygienist can remove tartar.

Who gets gum disease?

Both men and women develop gum disease, but it occurs more frequently in males. The most common cause of gum disease however is lack of proper oral hygiene. Other factors that may increase the likelihood of developing periodontal disease include smoking, diseases like diabetes, cancer and AIDS, the use of some medications, and genetic susceptibility.

Gingivitis

The longer plaque and tartar stay on teeth, the more harmful they become. The bacteria cause inflammation of the gums that is called “gingivitis,” a condition in which the gums become red, swollen and can bleed easily. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease that can usually be reversed with daily brushing and flossing, and regular cleaning by a dentist or dental hygienist. This form of gum disease does not include any loss of bone and tissue that hold teeth in place.

Porcelain Crowns & Bridges

A porcelain crown can restore a single damaged tooth back to its original form and function. While tooth crowns have been around for years, a new generation of fine-grade porcelain gives today’s porcelain crowns the look of real teeth.

A porcelain crown is an exact replica of the natural tooth it is covering. The new porcelain cover preserves and protects the remaining shell of the tooth. The crown covers the entire visible surface of the tooth, leaving it strong and durable and serving as the tooth’s new outer surface.

Age, grinding teeth, a misaligned bite, large fillings and tooth decay all cause teeth to wear, crack, or break resulting in the need for a crown. In other cases, crowns replace missing teeth and are anchored to the teeth on either side, with a “bridge” section spanning the space and connecting the two crowns.

The porcelain crown procedure

during the first appointment, Dr. Farahmand reshapes the tooth structure and repairs any defects to prepare it for the new crown.
He also makes an “impression” of the tooth that needs a crown, and this impression is then sent to the dental lab where the crown is made.
The patient usually leaves the office with a specially fashioned crown that already looks a lot like the permanent crow.
During a second appointment, once the permanent crown is ready, it is applied to the tooth with special, long-lasting cement.

Root Canal Dentist

A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed and has become infected. During the procedure, the nerve is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed.

What are the signs that you need a root canal?

You may experience the following symptoms:

Severe toothache pain upon chewing or application of pressure
Prolonged sensitivity/pain to heat or cold temperatures (even after the hot or cold has been removed)
Discoloration (a darkening) of the tooth
Swelling and tenderness in the nearby gums
A persistent or recurring pimple on the gums

Sometimes, however, no symptoms are present.

The root canal procedure

The first step is for Dr. Farahmand to take an X-ray to see the shape of the root canals and determine if there are any signs of infection in the surrounding bone. He then uses local anesthesia to numb the area near the tooth.

Next, to keep the area dry and free of saliva during treatment, the doctor places a rubber dam (a sheet of rubber) around the tooth.

Partial Dentures

A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and the surrounding tissues. There are two types of dentures: complete and partial. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing. Partial dentures are used when some of a person’s natural teeth still remain.

Dental implants

Millions of Americans suffer tooth loss—mostly due to tooth decay, gum disease or injury. In addition to changing facial appearance, missing teeth can have a negative impact on one’s confidence and self-esteem. For many years, the only options available for people with missing teeth were bridges and dentures — but not any longer. Today dental implants are being used successfully to replace one or more teeth without affecting bordering teeth.

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into the jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants may be an option for people who have a lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.

Dr. Farahmand or one of his colleagues implants a material that serves as a new root to replace the missing root. Sturdy titanium posts are anchored directly into the jawbone, providing a completely functional artificial root to anchor the new artificial tooth or crown. The bone grows around the implanted post the same way bone grows around the natural root of a tooth.

The result: a dental implant that looks, feels, and functions exactly like a strong natural tooth.

The most common type of implant is referred to as “endosteal” (in the bone) and holds one or more prosthetic teeth — designed for patients with crowns, bridges or removable dentures.

Implant Dentures

An implant-supported denture is a type of overdenture that is supported by and attached to implants. This differs from a regular denture, which rests on the gums and is not supported by implants.

An implant-supported denture is used when a person doesn’t have any teeth in the jaw, but has enough bone in the jaw to support implants. An implant-supported denture has special attachments that snap onto attachments on the implants.

Implant-supported dentures are usually made for the lower jaw because regular dentures tend to be less stable there. Usually, a regular denture made to fit an upper jaw is quite stable on its own and doesn’t need the extra support offered by implants. However, you can receive an implant-supported denture in either the upper or lower jaw.

You should remove an implant-supported denture daily to clean the denture and gum area. Just as with regular dentures, you should not sleep with the implant-supported dentures at night. Some people prefer to have fixed (permanent) crown and bridgework in their mouths that can’t be removed. Dr. Farahmand will consider your particular needs and preferences when suggesting fixed or removable options.

There are two main types of implant-supported dentures: bar-retained and ball-retained. In both cases, the denture will be made of an acrylic base that will look like gums. Porcelain or acrylic teeth that look like natural teeth are attached to the base. Both types of dentures need at least two implants for support.

Inlays And Onlays

Dental inlays and onlays are minimally invasive cosmetic dental procedures that are used to restore a decayed or damaged tooth to its original condition and can actually strengthen it. They are a more conservative approach than a dental crown because they don’t involve the removal of healthy tooth structure — and for this reason, many patients find them to be a preferable option. A crown involves the removal of more of the healthy tooth structure than is needed and can therefore increase the risk of tooth fracture and the need for a root canal treatment.

Inlays and onlays can often be used in place of traditional dental fillings to treat tooth decay or similar structural damage. Unlike dental fillings, which are molded into place within the mouth during a dental visit, inlays and onlays are fabricated indirectly in a dental lab before being fitted and bonded to the damaged tooth by your dentist.

Invisalign Dentists

Invisalign® is one of the latest approaches to straighten teeth, using a series of aligners customized to the individual patient. These aligner trays are made of smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that fit over a person’s teeth. Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift the teeth back in place. There are no metal brackets to attach, and no wires to tighten. You simply pop in a new set of aligners every two weeks or so, until the treatment is complete and you achieve the desired results. And the best part of is that no one will know you’re straightening your teeth. Other advantages include the ability to eat whatever you want — and the ease of brushing, flossing and removing the aligners for cleaning.

Talk to Dr. Farahmand about Invisalign® as an alternative to traditional braces — and whether or not they’re right for you.

All-on-4™ Dental Implants

Are you suffering from loose or ill-fitting traditional dentures? Have you been told that your remaining teeth are non-restorable due to dental decay or gum disease and you have no good options for replacement? Then All-on-4™ dental implants might be the solution you have been looking for.

What Is All-on-4™?

Dr. Omid Farahmand offers his patients All-on-4™ dental implants in West Hollywood, CA and Arcadia, CA. All-on-4™ refers to an implant supported denture, commonly known as a “hybrid denture“, that is designed to only use four dental implants to replace a whole arch of teeth. The denture is screwed into the four implants and does not come out. Due to their unique design and possible positioning, the implants can also be surgically placed in areas with low bone volume, thus eliminating the need for bone grafting or other surgical procedures like sinus elevation. This cuts down on treatment time, healing and recovery time, and overall cost. All-on-4™ dental implants are a permanent and long-term solution for tooth replacement. There is no need to worry about avoiding certain foods or about your dentures coming out while speaking. Restore your mouth and regain your self-esteem and confidence with All-on-4™ dental implant systems.

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