Dentures, Root Canal Therapy, and More in Beverly Hills, West L.A.

Jamielynn M. Hanam-Jahr, D.D.S. specializes in a wide range of restorative and general dental care. From custom-fitted dentures to root canal therapy, our Beverly Hills, West L.A. practice can successfully manage all aspects of your long-term dental health.

Dentures

When teeth or gums are severely damaged or missing – whether from tooth decay, gum disease, or injury – sometimes the best option is to replace them with dentures. Beverly Hills, West L.A. restorative dentist, Dr. Hanam-Jahr, has years of experience with helping patients to regain their comfort and confidence through custom-fitted dentures.

Dentures are constructed of primarily of acrylic resin, but some metal and/or porcelain composite may also be integrated to give additional strength and support. Some of the most noticeable (and frustrating) side effects of extensive tooth loss are speech problems and alterations in the movement of facial muscles. But because dentures are such an effective replacement for lost gum and dental tissue, they can often restore the natural facial expressions and speech patterns of the wearer.

Receiving dentures at our West L.A. practice is fairly simple: a mold is made of your mouth, and from it your custom dentures are created. Once they have been made, a second appointment will be needed to fit them in your mouth and make any necessary adjustments. In some cases, oral surgery is required to enhance the ridges of the gum line to better accept the dentures.

To find out whether you are an ideal candidate for dentures, contact the Beverly Hills, West L.A. office of Dr. Jamielynn M. Hanam-Jahr.

Root Canal Therapy

For most dental patients, the most frightening treatment a dentist can recommend is a root canal. Our Beverly Hills, West L.A., and Malibu patients, however, can rest assured that their endodontic therapy will be as close to pain-free as possible. Dr. Jamielynn M. Hanam-Jahr is an expertly trained restorative and cosmetic dentist, and has more than 10 years’ experience in performing root canal procedures. In conjunction with our superior post-operational care, our root canal patients in West L.A. can recover more quickly and comfortably.

Although the outer layer is very hard, within each tooth there is an area of soft tissue called the “pulp.” Nerves enter the pulp by passing through tiny channels at the tip of the root; these channels are referred to as “root canals.” When one or more root canals become blocked or infected, it becomes necessary for a patient to have endodontic therapy. During a root canal procedure, Beverly Hills dentist Dr. Hanam-Jahr cleans out the infected channel and pulp, then seals up the area with either a tooth-colored filling or a crown.

It is very common for teeth with cavities to require root canal therapy. If you have been experiencing persistent sensitivity to heat or cold, tenderness or swelling of the gums, or if you have a history of cavities, please schedule a root canal consultation at our West L.A. office right away.

Tooth-colored Fillings

One of the most common restorative dental treatments is the filling. Used to fix most cavities, and in root canals as well, most dental patients receive at least one filling in their lifetime. Traditionally, fillings have been made of gold, silver, or some other metal. Although functional, these types of fillings tend to be very obvious and unnatural-looking.

Today, however, we are able to offer our patients tooth-colored fillings. Made of strong composite resin, and customized to match the natural shading of your teeth, tooth-colored fillings are safe, effective, and far more aesthetically pleasing than metal.

Contact our office to schedule a tooth-colored filling appointment, or learn more about this restorative treatment.

Crowns

If a tooth is damaged or cracked, and a filling is not enough, then one excellent solution is to crown, or “cap,” the tooth. A crown can also be used to support a dental bridge, restore chips or discolorations, and improve the general structure of the tooth. Once Dr. Hanam-Jahr has prepared the tooth by making a mold and removing excess tissue, a natural-looking crown is permanently cemented over the existing tooth. Although receiving a crown requires at least two appointments, we can provide patients with temporary crowns to cover prepared teeth until their final visit.

Bridges

When a patient is missing some tooth structure, but does not have such extensive tooth loss as to require dentures, a dental bridge can be an effective answer to filling the gaps. A dental bridge uses healthy teeth on either side of a missing tooth to lend support; a pontic (or false tooth) is fused between two porcelain crowns, which are then bonded to the neighboring teeth. When two or more teeth are missing in a row, then a cantilever bridge is used. In this type of bridge, the porcelain crowns are cemented to two teeth side-by-side.

Unlike dentures, bridges are fixed and cannot be removed. However, with proper oral hygiene, they can last for as many as 10 years or more.

Find out if a dental bridge is the right treatment for your lost or damaged teeth by contacting our restorative dentistry practice in Beverly Hills, West L.A.

Amalgam Removal

If you have old amalgam fillings, we highly recommend having them professionally removed by Dr. Jamielynn Hanam-Jahr. Amalgam fillings contain mercury, and have been reported to cause a number of general health problems, and even place you at a high risk for developing serious, debilitating conditions. Mercury released by amalgam fillings can potentially cause chronic fatigue, decreased immune efficiency, depression, antibiotic resistance, and a host of more severe illnesses.

Removing amalgam fillings is complex and requires extraordinary care, as the mercury can pose an even greater health risk once outside of the body. Our expertly trained restorative dentist can safely and skillfully remove your amalgam filling, and help you on your way back to optimal health.

Please schedule a consultation with our Beverly Hills office right away to discuss the best treatment plan for your amalgam filling(s).

General and Preventative Dentistry

Our team of Registered Dental Hygienists has the latest technology available to help you get and maintain a healthy mouth and smile. Starting with a comprehensive dental examination by Dr. Hanam-Jahr, you will have a custom-tailored hygiene program facilitated by our gentle, caring hygienists. Whether you require a general periodic teeth cleaning, or advanced non-surgical periodontal therapy, we have a comfortable program for you to look good, feel better, and maintain a healthy, beautiful smile.

After your initial dental examination, your treatment needs will be presented and discussed. A periodontal examination will get you on the right track to health. Dr. Hanam-Jahr will provide you with sound advice and dental treatment options. Working in concert with a variety of dentistry services, including porcelain dental veneers, tooth bonding, dental implants,Zoom2® tooth whitening, and invisalign® invisible braces, you can feel confident that Dr. Hanam-Jahr and her experienced team will provide you with the highest quality of dentistry in a caring, nurturing environment.

Get in touch with our restorative dentistry practice today for additional information on dentures, root canal therapy, and more. Our Beverly Hills, West L.A., and Malibu-area office can schedule a consultation for you right away.