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Sherman Oaks / Encino Plastic Surgery Office

Dr. Jonathan Hoenig relocates his San Fernando Valley office, where he sees patients on Wednesdays. Click for new address info and directions.

The Beverly Hills office remains open Monday through Friday. Please call 866.HOENIG.9 (866.463.6449) to schedule your appt.


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By increasing cellular blood flow, cell turnover is increased, leading to increased amounts of collagen, elastin, and connective tissue. NuFace assists with skin rejuvenation, delays aging of the skin, and reduces the appearance of facial wrinkling.

 
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cosmetic dentistry: tooth colored fillings

Different materials are used to "fill" a cavity in a tooth, give it support, and prevent further decay. There are two commonly used materials for filling teeth today, silver amalgam and composite resin. While silver fillings have been the standard material for many years, they can look unsightly and do have some potential medical concerns.

silver fillings: Silver amalgam has been the filling material of choice for many years. However, a growing number of dentists are becoming increasingly concerned about the safety of silver amalgams. Silver fillings are composed of 35% silver, 15% tin, a little trace of zinc, and approximately 50% mercury.

It is the mercury that has these dentists concerned, due to its high level of toxicity. These dentists believe that over time, mercury vapor is released from these fillings, thus endangering the patient.

The American Dental Association states that the mercury in dental amalgam is harmless; however, they recommend that those individuals with a weakened immune system, or mercury allergy should avoid having amalgam fillings put in their mouths.

Silver amalgams are a very durable filling material, and are less expensive than composite resin materials. Silver fillings do have some drawbacks. They are not aesthetically pleasing and over time may cause teeth to turn gray. They also expand as they age, which can cause teeth to crack or break.

comosite resin fillings: Resin fillings are the same natural color as your own teeth. They are often bonded to the tooth, which helps to strengthen it. Composite resin fillings also require the removal of less tooth structure than silver fillings, allowing you to keep more of your natural tooth.

They are more expensive than silver fillings but are considered to be a more conservative treatment due to the fact that they strengthen the tooth.

If you currently have silver fillings, they can be easily replaced with the composite fillings to match your own teeth. If you have a new cavity, your dentist will likely offer you the composite material over silver fillings. The same composite material can be used to improve the overall apperance of your teeth as well, with composite dental bonding.

cost: Composite, tooth-colored fillings average in cost from $150 to $200 per tooth. If you need to replace an old filling due to cracking or loss of the filling, dental insurance may help pay for part of the cost of the procedure.

results: Composite fillings can last 5 to 10 years or more before needing replacement.

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