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It’s estimated that 90% of cavities develop in the back teeth. These teeth are hard to reach. It’s also human nature to spend a little extra time cleaning the front teeth that others can see. Plus, they contain uneven surfaces, which tend to trap the food particles and bacteria responsible for destructive plaque. However, the […]

At Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry, we commonly see patients in Southern California and beyond who desire to “fix” gaps between their teeth and other spacing issues. Often, patients develop a diastema or a highly noticeable gap between their front teeth. This can be due to mismatches between the size of the teeth and the jaws. Behaviors […]

Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry is the destination in Southern California for exceptional cosmetic and restorative services to elevate the beauty and health of your smile. However, our specialists, Drs Frank Vidjak and Fanny Yacaman, are also proud mercury-free dentists. This is an important distinction; for more than 100 years, dentists have been placing materials that contain mercury. Notably, this known […]

Pain. Dark discoloration. Swollen and inflamed gums. Uneven spacing between the teeth. Fragile, chip-prone teeth. Cavity-like, deep holes. These and other concerning changes can be symptoms of root resorption. Fortunately, you are at the right place for accurate detection and effective treatment of this potentially destructive condition.  Dr. Fanny Yacaman is our endodontist at Beverly […]

As an endodontist, Dr. Fanny Yacaman specializes in saving teeth with severe damage that would otherwise be extracted. Dr. Yacaman is also an internationally recognized authority and researcher on a condition that is little-known among the general public: root resorption. Dr. Yacaman works closely with prosthodontist Dr. Frank Vidjak. Dr. Vidjak is a leader in restoring tooth structure and other […]

Prosthodontists like Dr. Frank Vidjak and endodontists like Dr. Fanny Yacaman are primarily specialists in restorative dentistry. However, this branch of dentistry is not “just” about restoring the health, structure, and function of the teeth and gums. Your mouth is part of an intricate system of muscles, ligaments, joints, and other soft and hard tissues. Whenever any part of that system […]

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) presents many significant health risks. A type of SDB, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), is characterized by interruptions in breathing. These interruptions are caused by lax tissues in the airway. Oral tissues become so relaxed when patients are at rest that they block or obstruct the airway. This process is responsible for continual […]

At Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry, we provide full-service restorative dental care to individuals from across greater Los Angeles County and Southern California. Our endodontist, Dr. Fanny Yacaman, specializes in preserving even the most severely damaged teeth with root canal therapy. Likewise, our prosthodontist, Dr. Frank Vidjak, specializes in providing the “finishing touch,” the […]

Can a completely cracked tooth be fixed? The answer to that question depends on our Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry team understanding the true nature of that crack or problem. There are many different types of cracks or fractures. Likewise, no single type of treatment is appropriate for all kinds of cracks. Whatever the […]