Trust: It is important to find a cosmetic dentist you can trust. The UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center is #1 in Los Angeles and in California by US News and World Report.

Cutting-Edge Dental Care: At our practice your testing, evaluation, and our recommendations are informed by the latest in dental research.

Clinical Experience: Our practice has over 25 years of clinical expertise.

Individualized Attention: We provide individualized attention from your doctor and your hygienist to you.  We aim to provide you with a superior dental experience.

Many people prefer to have their teeth whitened under a cosmetic dentist’s expert guidance. Teeth whitening is a non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile.  The use of a custom fitting dental whitening tray creates for a uniform whitening that is custom fit for your mouth.

Trust: It is important to find a cosmetic dentist you can trust. The UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center is #1 in Los Angeles and in California by US News and World Report.

Cutting-Edge Dental Care: At our practice your testing, evaluation, and our recommendations are informed by the latest in dental research.

Clinical Experience: Our practice has over 25 years of clinical expertise.

Individualized Attention: We provide individualized attention from your doctor and your hygienist to you.  We aim to provide you with a superior dental experience.

Digital X-Rays

Our digital X-rays emit 10% of the radiation of traditional dental X-rays.  Not only are digital x-rays better for your health and safety, they are faster and more comfortable to take, which reduces your time in the dental office.

3-D Digital X- Rays

We also offer an advanced Digital 3-D X-ray machine.  3-D X-rays improve the accuracy of diagnosis and treatment planning.  They allow for computer modeling of dental implants to find the perfect fit and smile.

What is a Dental X-ray?

Dental x-rays are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a dental exam.  Dentists and hygienists use this information to safely and accurately detect hidden dental abnormalities and complete an accurate treatment plan. Detecting and treating dental problems at an early stage saves you time, discomfort, and your teeth!

How often should dental x-rays be taken?

A full mouth series of dental x-rays is recommended for new patients.  A full series is usually good for three to five years.  Bite-wing x-rays are taken at check-up visits and are recommended once or twice a year to detect new dental problems.

The need for dental x-rays depends on each patient’s individual dental health needs.  Your dentist and hygienist will recommend x-rays based upon the review of your medical and dental history, a dental exam, signs and symptoms, your age, and risk of disease.

Dental emergencies can include:

• A knocked out or very loose tooth
• Chipped, broken, or cracked teeth
• Toothaches
• Infections or abscesses
• Tender or inflamed gums
• Deep cuts in gums, lips, or other soft tissues
• Canker sores which don’t heal as quick as they should
• Broken or lost onlays, veneers, crowns, bridges, dentures, or dental implants

If your tooth is knocked out or broken, you should proceed to the dentist right away. Some

issues can wait a day or two; it is best to at least call the office right away so you can

determine what the dentist wants you to do.

What should I do if my tooth is knocked out?

In some instances, a tooth which has been knocked out can be put back into the socket. This can only work if you get to the dentist as soon as possible. If you knock out a tooth, try to put it back in the socket. It is very important to avoid touching the root. If you can’t put the tooth back, try to put it between your gums and cheek and if all else fails put it in a glass of milk. Teeth which have fallen out because of decay typically can’t be replaced back to the socket; then it can be possible to save it. For lost dental crowns or fillings, use a piece of sugarless gum to fill the space where it came out and come into the office right away.

How can I avoid a dental emergency?

When you are playing sports or involved in an activity where you mouth could receive an impact, it is important to wear a mouthguard. You should also not use your teeth to pry off lids, chew on hard candies or ice, which may damage teeth. Brushing and flossing routinely can assist to keep teeth healthy.

For dental crowns, it is important to go to a cosmetic dentist who is skilled as your smile can improve your overall facial appearance.  We use advanced technologies such as computer modeling to help you achieve a beautiful smile.

Here are some of the benefits associated with CEREC^® dental crowns:

• High-quality porcelain enhances strength and durability.
• Your natural tooth is saved.
• Long lasting restorations.
• Less injections, or discomfort.
• Cost effectiveness.
• One dental visit instead of two saves you time.
• No temporary restorations.

What does a CEREC^® restoration procedure involve?

The first step in the procedure is to prepare the tooth. The dentist removes all tooth decay and creates a divergent occlusal axial wall, to make the opening of the tooth wider than the base. Next, an impression is made using a covering of titanium dust. This dust allows the CEREC^® camera to take a medical grade highly detailed picture of the tooth.

The image is transposed onto a medical grade computer screen. It is here that the cosmetic dentist is able to view the tooth from every angle and design a final restoration with computer modeling. When the design is complete, it is transmitted to the milling unit.

Before affixing the restoration to the tooth, the dentist will place it dry to ensure it fits perfectly. It is then polished and affixed to the tooth with a dental cement. The procedure is now complete, and all without the need for a second visit!  This produces very high quality results, yet a great deal of your busy time has been saved.

As a cosmetic dentist Dr. Mendelovitz is an expert at using Dental Crowns and Veneers to achieve a beautiful smile.  Veneers can completely reshape your teeth and smile.  They can be alternatives to crowns.  When choosing a dentist it is important to choose someone skilled as it enhances your overall appearance and smile.

Reasons for veneers:

• Cosmetically, to create a uniform, white, beautiful smile.
• Crooked teeth.
• Misshapen teeth.
• Severely discolored or stained teeth.
• Teeth that are too small or large.
• Unwanted or uneven spaces.
• Worn or chipped teeth.

What does getting veneers involve?

Getting veneers usually requires two visits to complete the process, with little or no anesthesia required during the procedure.  The teeth are prepared by lightly buffing and shaping the surface to allow for the thickness of the veneer.  A mold or impression of the teeth is taken and a shade (color) will then be chosen by you and the dentist.

On the second visit the teeth will be cleansed with special liquids to achieve a durable bond.  Bonding cement is then placed between the tooth and veneer and a special light beam is used to harden and set the bond.

You will receive care instructions for veneers.  Proper brushing, flossing and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your veneers.

For our implants we improve our diagnostic reliability through 3D X-Rays.

A custom fit stint is based on the 3D X-rays and Medical Computer Modeling so your implant is placed exactly as planned, reducing potential medical errors, improving accuracy, and crown aesthetics.  This leads to high quality treatment, without mistakes.

After an implant is placed, a crown is attached.  It is important to go to a cosmetic dentist you can trust.  Dr. Mendelovitz is a  Director at UCLA in the Center for Esthetic Dentistry in Computer Aided Design and Modeling.  Through computer modeling and cosmetic design, we can now achieve your perfect smile.

It is important to get a cosmetic filling that looks aesthetically pleasing, so it is important that you choose a cosmetic dentist you can trust.

Reasons for composite fillings:

• Chipped teeth.
• Closing space between two teeth.
• Cracked or broken teeth.
• Decayed teeth (Cavity).
• Worn teeth.

An Oral Surgeon can diagnose and treat a wide variety conditions. The following are just some of the many conditions, treatments and procedures oral and maxillofacial surgeon deal with on a daily basis:

• TMJ, Facial Pain, & Facial Reconstruction
• Dental Implants
• Tooth Extractions & Impacted Teeth
• Wisdom Teeth
• Misaligned Jaws
• Cleft Lip & Palate
• Apicoectomy
• Oral Cancers , Tumors, Cysts, & Biopsies
• Sleep Apnea
• Facial Cosmetic Surgery

Whether your dentist refers you to our office, you have pain or symptoms causing you concern, or you simply have questions you would like answered, please contact our office today to schedule an appointment. We are here to answer your questions and provide the treatment you deserve!