Lets face it, accidents can happen, and especially when it comes to our teeth, SMILE and mouths, they can be pretty frightening. Being careful is good a prevention, but being prepared makes you confident about and possible oral health emergency. Its important to know when home care will suffice and when a trip to the dentist is necessary. If you are ever in the situation that makes you feel like you need to speak with your dentist, call the office, your dentist should provide a day to night time number. If you call during non-business hours, voicemail will give instructions about how to reach the on-call dentist. With that in mind, here are some guidlines to help you through common situations:

Toothache/Sore Gums: Rinse with warm water to remove any food or debris; if you notice anything lodged between teeth, floss to remove it. Take an over the counter pain medication (but never apply the medication directly to teeth or gum), see the dentist if the pain persists.

Chipped or Broken Tooth: Save the pieces, if you can, rinse them thoroughly. Apply an ice pack or cold compress to the swollen lip or gum tissue near the chipped tooth to prevent swelling. If the area is bleeding, apply gauze for ten minutes, or until the bleeding has stopped. Call your cosmetic dentist immediately.You can possibly have a dental bonding , porcelain inlay or porcelain onlay treatment done to salvage your tooth.

With recent advancements in full mouth dentistry and cosmetic dentistry, you might not lose your tooth. If there’s enough remaining healthy tooth structure, there are several treatment options that may eliminate the need for root removal. While the success of these procedures depends on the severity of the break, it’s worth asking about options other than complete removal. I highly recommend you contact your cosmetic dentist.

Knocked Out Tooth: Depending on the situation, find the tooth, make sure not to hold it by the root, and rinse it briefly with warm water. If possible, gently reinsert the tooth into the socket and bite down on gauze or cloth to keep it in place. If you cannot reinsert it, place it in a container of milk or mild salt water solution. Call your cosmetic  dentist as soon as possible-if treated within 2 hours, the tooth may be salvaged.

Soft Tissue Injuries: Soft tissues such as gums, cheek, lips, and the tongue tend to bleed heavily, only because the tissue contains a great deal of blood flow. To control the bleeding, first rinse with warm, mild salt water solution. Apply pressure with gauze or a moistened towel for 15 to 20 minutes. Afterwards, to reduce swelling and help stop residual bleeding, apply a cold compress to the outside of your mouth. In the event of a serious soft tissue injury, in which the bleeding is profuse or the damage is visibly traumatic, its best to stay calm, keep applying pressure, and go to the emergency room.

About Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Anthony Mobasser

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

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.

                      BEFORE                                                            AFTER

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

DENTAL COSMETICS and SMILE MAKEOVER, go hand in hand.This patient did not want to go thru orthodontics,for 5 years, wanted SMILE MAKEOVER done in 7 days,he also wanted the SIZE,COLOR,and the SHAPE of her teeth altered. He did not want HOLLYWOOD WHITE TEETH,but a more natural color. This is what we were able to do on her case (look at before and after photos).

INSTANT ORTHODONTICS was done in combination with TEETH WHITENING ,( bleaching teeth ), via porcelain veneers, and THIN DENTAL VENEERS, AND LUMINEERS, to give her the celebrity smile.
For this patient the result was  priceless!!

 Dr. Mobasser can help you craft your dream smile. View our Smile Gallery to see some of our work.Please do not hesitate to contact us,if you need an EXPERT COSMETIC DENTIST help you craft your dream smile.Visit  www.celebritydentist.com or call 310-550-0383.

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.

That pearly smile far outweighs the cost of the porcelain veneers!!
Porcelain Veneers cost from $1000 to $5000 per tooth.
Usually they last from 7 to 15 years,although i have some patients i have placed them on 26 years ago,and still doing great.
the cost factor depends on:
1.artistic eye and ability of the cosmetic dentist who performs the procedure.
2.The artistic hands of the master ceramist fabricating the porcelain veneer.
3.The time of delivery of the Dental Veneer.
4.The combination of porcelain materials used.
5.The number of teeth being done.,generally speaking the cost is less per tooth ,if patient chooses to do the entire smile.
6.The location of cosmetic dentist.
7.The severity of the case, i.e the original  tooth color,shape ,the existing bite,and amount of enamel remaining,and the adjacent teeth in proximity to the tooth needing veneer.
Every porcelain veneer is different,just like every painting is different!
Although porcelain veneers can be pricey,you usually get what you pay for,and the benefits far outweighs the cost.

 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!!

ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS:

1.FULL MOUTH RECONSTRUCTION :make me beautiful!!! GIVE me a white &bright smile,make me LOOK YOUNGER, or i want a younger looking smile,and make my TEETH AND BITE PERFECT.

2.PORCELAIN VENEERS or DENTAL VENEERS ,or VENEERS:give me pearly whites,or give me a hollywood smile,change the shape ,and color of my teeth,make my teeth longer!,i want to show more teeth!!

3.SMILE MAKE OVER, or,EXTREME MAKEOVER,make me beautiful,i want people to tell me something changed for better, but do not know what?you look great!!wow!!

4.TEETH WHITENING,or TOOTH WHITENING :give me white teeth,but I DON’T WANTsensitivity!!

5.DENTAL IMPLANTS VS PORCELAIN BRIDGES,what should i do doc?which one is best for me?

6.PORCELAIN CROWNS,PORCELAIN FILLING(porcelain inlays and porcelain onlays) VS WHITE FILLING,which one do you recommend?does the difference in COST justify the benefit?

7. GIVE ME CELEBRITY SMILE,…..,ANGELINA JOLIE,TOM CRUISE,BEYONCE,ETC….,

to learn more,arrange a consultation with cosmetic dentist ,Dr. Anthony Mobasser,practicing COSMETIC DENTISTRY over 30 years in los Angeles and Beverly Hills.

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