Dentures Specialist
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Westwood Dental Arts Center
Cosmetic Dentists & Prosthodontists located in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA
Having a great-looking smile is important at any age. As a leading dental practice in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA, the dentists at Westwood Dental Arts Center help fit patients with dentures that fit and function like natural teeth for greater self-confidence and self-assurance.
Dentures Q & A
How long will it take for me to feel comfortable while wearing my dentures?
Most people adjust to their dentures after about two weeks of regular wear; patients with partial dentures tend to adjust more quickly than those with full dentures. To help ensure you adjust as quickly as possible, wear your dentures as often as possible and as long as possible during the breaking in period to enable your gums to become used to their feel and pressure. Most patients have the sensation the teeth are too large or they may feel their lips are protruding. These are natural feelings that will dissipate once your mouth becomes accustomed to the feel of dentures.
Will I be able to eat normally?
Some foods may prove problematic even after wearing your dentures for a long time, especially hard or crunchy foods that require firm biting, such as apples or corn on the cob. However, once the breaking-in period is over, you should be able to enjoy most foods without any problem. The key is to use enough adhesive to ensure dentures remain in place while chewing. Also, because your taste buds are located on your tongue, your ability to taste foods will not be impaired.
How will my dentures affect my ability to speak?
Your dentures may make your tongue feel or move differently during the breaking-in period. Some patients find they drool in the first few days after receiving their dentures. To help you feel comfortable when speaking, it's a good idea to read out loud for a few days after receiving your dentures. Before you know it, you'll be speaking just as you did before you started wearing dentures.
How can I prevent sore spots?
Sore spots tend to resolve once you adjust to wearing dentures. If they don't, your dentist at Westwood Dental Arts Center can adjust them for you.
Major Insurance Providers Accepted
Westwood Dental Arts Center accepts most types of health insurance. Below is a short list of in-network insurance plans. Please contact our office if you do not see your insurance provider listed below.
Words from our patients
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There could not be a better dentist or an office support staff.They are all amazing. The dentist is incredibly knowledgeable and his staff is efficient ,friendly and fun
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Warm and welcoming. I genuinely appreciate the family feel Dr. BABAK and his staff has exhibited through out the care I received and continually
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definitely recommend Dr. Makhmalbaf. He always does what’s best for your dental health. Always trust his judgements and decisions. 10/10.
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We love Dr. Makhmalbaf and Easter her assistance!
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Dr. Ali is an excellent specialty dentist who provides professional, caring high-quality care, and all his office staff are extremely friendly, loving and pleasant
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Westwood Dental Arts Center is a good dental office - Dr. Ali and the staff are very nice- . The office manage Ester is nice and makes my appointments in a pleasant way.
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I have been coming to this office for the last five years. Like so many people, do not like dentist visits, but they are good and caring people.
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I had my tooth extracted by Dr. Mir. I had no pain or complications. He did such a great job to me feel comfortable and made the procedure as smooth as possible.
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Dr. Mirmarashi was great! Not only did he take my dad out of pain but made it so my dad was not nervous. So I came back and brought my brother in for a implant.
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I am happy of how my teeth was checked by Dr. Mak. He is very skillful and kind.Very nice staffs and beautiful office. I will keep this dental office as my best choice.
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Dr Mir is a very skilled and knowledgeable prosthodontist.He was able to do a procedure that other prosthodontists said were impossible, and he seemed to do it with ease
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Wow this place is amazing I got reffered by my cousin 2 years ago and now take my family their. Their new office is alot bigger and the staff very friendly.
