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 front teeth (incisors) are not impervious to the effects of damaging tooth decay and gum disease. Furthermore, they may be vulnerable to injury caused by blows to the face during sports, falls, and other trauma.  A crown to the rescue! Serving Southern Cali ..read more

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 such as bruxism can also contribute to teeth shifting out of place or to existing spacing issues becoming worse. Fortunately, Drs Frank Vidjak and Fanny Yacaman have the considerable, demonstrated expertise and technolog ..read more

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 toxin is present in dental amalgam. This combination of metals has commonly been used in silver-colored fillings. While silver may be prese ..read more

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 tissues with advanced onsite prosthodontic expertise, technologies, and materials. So, Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry is optimally equipped to help i ..read more

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 is not functioning as it should be, your overall health, well-being, and quality of life can be affected. A nod to this more expansive approach to caring for patients in Southern ..read more

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 episodes of interrupted breathing throughout the night.  Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry is well-equipped to resolve OSA in a non-invasive, comfortable, and effective manner for our patients throughout Southern C ..read more

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 dental restoration, to teeth Dr. Yacaman has repaired with root canal therapy. Restorations like dental crowns are necessary to protect the treated tooth and strengthen a weakened one.  Who is ..read more

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 case, patients from throughout Los Angeles and Southern California have peace of mind; our specialists, Drs. Fanny Yacaman and Frank Vidjak have the advanced training and onsite capabilities to preserve even badly broken or severely cracked teeth.  Types o ..read more

As know you are excited about revamping your smile, restoring its natural beauty, or achieving the smile you never thought you’d have. So, we understand that, as a patient, you may have wanted to know about what a smile makeover specifically is and what exactly it involves.  Every smile makeover is as unique as the person and the features that we are making over. One element, however, is universal; all patients in Los Angeles County, California, regardless of how modest or extensive their needs are, can expect the same level of high-quality, highly personalized treatment.  Beverly Hi ..read more

There is no silver bullet when it comes to putting anxious or apprehensive patients at ease at Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry. From our comfortable and well-appointed office, our specialists spend extra time with anxious patients or those just starting to reacquaint themselves with dentistry. It is a point of pride that our team helps so many patients from across Los Angeles County, California, feel so comfortable that they almost always end up laughing with us. In addition to our unhurried, friendly, and non-judgmental approach to care, we have an advanced “helper” in the for ..read more