Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ, which affects the flexibility and function of the temporal jaw joint and surrounding muscles. Because this area controls bite, speech, chewing, and all other jaw movement, the pain can be severe and very inconvenient.

TMJ has been associated with a number of different causes, but the most common factor is the bite or occlusion itself.

A misaligned bite can place pressure on the jaw joint, forcing the muscles to work overtime in effort to correctly align the upper and lower jaws. this not only compromises the function of the jaw, but it can cause a good deal of fatigue and pain in the facial muscles. Headaches, Toothaches, and jaw clenching, popping, or locking are all common symptoms of TMJ.

TMJ can also occur after a jolting face injury which causes a normally aligned jaw joint to become damaged or repositioned.

In the meantime, alleviating the pain through treating the symptoms can give you some relief. Heating pads or cold compresses can reduce swelling, and limiting your jaw movement can stop the clicking or popping of the jaws. Massages can temporarily relive muscle tension, and medications can reduce inflammation and help you feel more comfortable.

The best way to solve tmj  or tmd discomfort is to find out the root cause of the TMD. In many cases it could be due to a  OCCLUSAL DISEASE, (bad bite), trauma, clenching and grinding.If the over the counter anti inflammatory medications does not alleviate the tmd symptom within couple of days, it is best to consult an expert dentist , or tmj dentist, to gather a complete dental history in conjunction with necessary xrays and impressions of your mouth to determine if it is an occlusal disease discomfort , and if so , what is the most conservative treatment modality.

About Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Anthony Mobasser

Dr. Mobasser offers state-of-the-art cosmetic treatment to his patients in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and around the world. He is one of the pioneers of modern cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry and is one of the most experienced and qualified dentists in the world. Dr. Mobasser offers full-mouth reconstruction, cosmetic dentistry, porcelain veneers, sedation dentistry, porcelain crowns and bridges, implants, TMJ treatment, smile makeover, and more. To complement his dental training as an ESTHETIC DENTIST,  from UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA  he also holds degrees in mathematics and engineering. and biochemistry from UCLA. Please visit his website at www.celebritydentist.com.

Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist

“Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentistry is the finest, most advanced in the world. In a city with thousands of movie stars, moguls, sports heroes and a million TV cameras, nowhere is it more important to have a dazzling, bright, perfect smile.”Please contact Los Angeles cosmetic dentist Dr. Anthony Mobasser at 310.550.0383 or Anthony@celebritydentist.com if you would like to set up an appointment to improve your smile.

Tooth whitening products  are  available for home use to remove external stains by abrasion or by bleaching teeth. Their safety and effectiveness vary according to the type used.

Kits that contain abrasive agents can give you a white celebrity smile initially by removing surface stains, but they can be harmful over the long run because they accelerate the natural aging process, in which the enamel of teeth is slowly worn away to reveal the yellow dentin behind it, or can cause recessions on gums (meaning the roots will be exposed) and consequently cause TOOTH ABFRACTION on the roots of teeth concurrent with sensitivity to cold and air.

It is of utmost importance to have the abfraction checked by the COSMETIC DENTIST ,so the sensitivity be stopped. there is various treatment that can help further breakdown and abfraction of the roots, including but not limited to, DENTAL BONDING, or possibly DENTAL VENEERS or LUMINEERS.

iF YOU DO HAVE ANY EXISTING SENSIVITY ,I HIGHLY RECOMMEND NOT TO DO ANY TEETH WHITENING OR BLEACHING OF TEETH ,till all the  necessary treatment for the sensitivity is rendered.

Teeth bleaching or TOOTH WHITENING PRODUCTS,are usually carbomide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide derivitives, and of course with different concentration. In my opinion you should be screened for your gums, root sensitivity, any micro cracks, microleakage possibly from your fillings , or abfractions by a dentist before you put whitening and bleaching products in your mouth.

In summary I highly advise you to have a full check up and consultation with an EXPERT COSMETIC DENTIST, before you do any kind of teeth whitening, to avoid further damage to your precious teeth and smile.

About Dr. Anthony Mobasser

Dr. Mobasser is regarded as the authority in aesthetic dentistry in Los Angeles . In addition to having a large clientele from Beverly Hills and Santa Monica , patients travel from around the world to be treated by Dr. Mobasser. He is a pioneer of modern cosmetic dentistry and is one of the most  BEST experienced and qualified dentists in the world. His refined techniques have set a standard for cosmetic dentists. Dr. Mobasser holds degrees in mathematics and engineering . He earned a biochemistry degree from University of California Los Angeles and completed his DMD degree at the University of Pennsylvania in 1980.

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Check out this BREAKING NEWS presented on KTLA NEWS, channel 5 TV  LOS ANGELES with Dr.  Anthony Mobasser , where they ask him for his expert opinion as one of Beverly Hills most sought-after expert  cosmetic dentists.

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It is amazing how an enhancement of a simple smile makeover via porcelain veneers optimized and beautified this patients smile!!

Notice the crowding ,and discolored worn LOWER  teeth on this patient, and also uneven teeth on the UPPER TEETH, in conjunction with discoloration.The patient desired the same SHAPE of teeth on the upper ,and an INSTANT ORTHODONTICS on the lower teeth,this is what we were able to do for this patient,using bleaching and teeth whitening, first followed up by10 dental veneers or (veneers)  on upper and 8 veneers on the lower jaw.

Visit our before and after pictures of cosmetic dentistry images and  treatment .

Instant orthodontics  via porcelain veneers when appropriate can save time (2 to 5 years),pain and aggrevation,not to mention preserving the structure and integrity of your smile.

Make an appointment and come in to visit cosmetic dentist in los angeles, aka Dr. Anthony Mobasser, for his expert opinion and Smile Evaluation.

You deserve the best!!!

About Dr. Anthony Mobasser

Dr. Mobasser is regarded as the authority in aesthetic dentistry in Los Angeles . In addition to having a large clientele from Beverly Hills and Santa Monica , patients travel from around the world to be treated by Dr. Mobasser. He is a pioneer of modern cosmetic dentistry and is one of the most  BEST experienced and qualified dentists in the world. His refined techniques have set a standard for cosmetic dentists. Dr. Mobasser holds degrees in mathematics and engineering . He earned a biochemistry degree from University of California Los Angeles and completed his DMD degree at the University of Pennsylvania

Snap on smile is a removable appliance that goes over the patients teeth, thus you can change the color and shape of teeth.

Having said that ,lets discuss pros and cons as it relates to cosmetic dentistry,performed by cosmetic dentist.

The PROS are: there is no anesthetic involved,it is reversible (if you do not like it ,you do not wear it),usually no drilling involved,dentist can use it as a diagnostic tool for the bite and possibly tmj (tmd),possibility of cosmetic enhancement when it is INDICATED,it can be a precursor to thin dental veneers, lumineers , or porcelain veneers,it can close spaces to a certain extent,overcoming DENTAL PHOBIA,possibly immediate dratification, it is a quick fix to get white smile ,and it is the fraction of the cost of placing 10 plus veneers.

the CONS can be the following:they are fragile,so they can fracture or break,since it goes over your teeth , they are going to appear BULKIER  than your teeth ,they will not have the same look as your natural teeth or a well made porcelain veneer, it is compromised smile makeover , it is not recommended for severe bruxer or clencher ,possibility of fracture does exist.,and it does not last as long of other cosmetic treatments.,it can interfere with phoentics and SPEECH,since they are longer than your own teeth and they are joined.,it is not indicated for people who like their existing length and width of their teeth ,and do not want them altered.

It is my opinion that the AESTHETIC DENTIST or the esthetic dentist should evaluate the patient ,take necessary records ,ask patient needs and wants ,then discuss all options,pros and cons to patient.

If you are interested further,please call 310-550-0383 for your indepth one to one consultation.,to see if snap on smile is for you.

Besides the width of the tooth being %75 to %80 of the length,we also have a measurement generally to find out, what the length of the upper front tooth should be. How ? The cosmetic dentist or the Esthetic Dentist performing smile makeover should measure from the depth of the vestibule to the incisal edge of the front tooth,that measurement is usually around 22 milimeters (mm).,for ideal length of the upper front tooth,in which dictates your smile makeover initial stage.
Every patient should know that lighter teeth ,reveal bigger teeth,and darker teeth reveal smaller teeth! so just by teeth whitening, (bleaching teeth ),placing porcelain laminates or having porcelain veneers done ,automatically your teeth will look bigger and eventually your smile will be more zygomatic.
Because of this point mentioned ,i generally do not recommend having 6 teeth veneered ,or 6 (dental veneers )done. Your canine teeth already are bigger and darker than the rest of your teeth,if the patient changes the color to a more whiter desired color ,those 6 teeth will stick out like a sore thumb,and hides the rest of teeth, specially when you are looking at the smile from the side (the back teeth will look much smaller).
Having said that, it is vital that your cosmetic dentist ,plans your smile makeover by taking various photos and study models ,to plan the final outcome of your tratment.
Please do not hesitate to call us at 310-550-0383 to make your cosmetic ,one on one consultation appointment,with Dr. Anthony Mobasser.

You can also visit www.celebritydentist.com for before and after images of various procedures.

There is a direct link between preterm labor and gum disease (Periodontal Disease) in pregnant woman.A study showed  that oral bacteria associated with a mother’s periodontal disease was connected to the death of fetus.

the pregnant mother had experienced exessive bleeding of the gums (in which 75% ofpregnant woman experience due to hormonal changes) which allowed  a bacteria (fusobacterium nucleatum) to travel from the mouth in to her blood stream and eventually into placenta.Post-mortem the same bacteria was found in the baby’s lungs,and stomach,and the final report stated thatdeath was due to a septic infection and the inflammation caused by that bacteria!!

The testing strongly suggested that the bacteria were delivered through the blood!!!

As  a dentist in los angeles ,i am encouaging women who are pregnant,or wish to become pregnant ,to maintain great oral hygiene,and visit their dentist and report any excessve gum bleeding immediately.

As a cosmetic dentist a word of advice : do your yearly full mouth evaluation ,including periodontal charting,and possibly xrays to avoid unwanted problems,!there has been proven link between  untreated gum disease or periodontal disease ,with systemic conditions ,related to the heart and lungs among others.

 A word of advice! When it comes to smile makeover,or new cosmeticdentistry  procedure;

It is my opinion to stay conservative as much as possible ,when it comes to tooth removal!!
once your tooth is cut,the  g-d given tooth structure is gone.
Dental crowns usually require 360 degree preperation,i.e all around the tooth,vs veneer or dental veneer require at MOST 180 degree preperation,meaning the in side if your tooth is not even touched,meaning less tooth structure is removed,therefore your teeth are not weakend as much as a crown preperation (porcelain cap).
Due to above facts, if there is any debate to do porcelain veneers vs. porcelain crowns ,it is always best to do veneers, (laminates)!!
You can always go from porcelain veneer to porcelain crown or cap!!,but you can never go from a crown to veneer!!
remember this!!