Alex Farnoosh, DMD, MSD, PhD
Cosmetic
Dentist in Beverly Hills California

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Alex Farnoosh, DMD, MSD, PhD
Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist

Beverly Hills Office:
8920 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 517, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: (310) 657-0503

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Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Alex Farnoosh, DMD, MSD, PhD.

Beverly Hills California

Leading the Way as a Cosmetic Dentist in Los Angeles

Dr. Alex Farnoosh is an internationally-recognized Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist / periodontist who has developed patented techniques to correct discolored and dark-pigmented gums. His treatment methods including lip lowering for gummy smiles, aesthetic gum bleaching, and the "Total Smile" approach to cosmetic dentistry have gained notoriety through The New York Times bestseller "Billion Dollar Smile," by ABC's Extreme Makeover dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman.

Dr. Farnoosh's research has appeared in more than 40 publications, including the International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, the Journal of Periodontology, and the Journal of Pathology. He has been nominated for the Edward H. Hatton Award by the International Association of Dental Research, and for the American Academy of Periodontology's Balint Orban Prize.

The American Board of Periodontology (ABP) requires its diplomates to undergo at least two years of postdoctoral work focused on periodontal disease treatment and prevention, while maintaining certification as a dentist and as a periodontist. Dr. Farnoosh is ABP certified, and a fellow of both American College of Oral Implantology and the International Congress of Oral Implantology.

He remains an active member in local and national professional organizations including the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Periodontolgy, the Los Angeles Dental Society, the California Dental Association, and the Beverly Hills Academy of Dentistry.

The Total Smile Approach

Some Los Angeles cosmetic dentists can help you achieve healthier teeth, but they may ignore other factors that are essential to the aesthetic impact of your smile. Dr. Farnoosh has helped thousands of patients gain a healthier, more beautiful smile by addressing each patient's needs and goals in ways that go beyond dental health and complement your overall look.

In his innovative Total Smile approach, Dr. Farnoosh achieves a balanced, attractive look by creating:

• Healthy, straight teeth
• Attractive, well-cared-for gums
• Beautiful lips that rest just above the gum-line

Healthier Teeth, Happier Smile

You deserve the quality of dental care that a highly trained and experienced Los Angeles / Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist and periodontist can offer. Dr. Farnoosh has over 25 years of experience helping patients achieve dramatically healthier, more attractive teeth, and has earned national recognition for his effective approaches and influential research.

Dr. Farnoosh provides:

• A comfortable, safe environment at his conveniently located Beverly Hills dentistry office
• Advanced options such as gum bleaching, minimal-downtime dental implant surgery, and Alloderm® gum treatments
• Technologically superior approaches, including digital x-ray imaging and virtual reality glasses that allow you to relax with a movie during your procedure
• "Twilight sleep" options to minimize anxiety and procedure discomfort
• Fast and effective procedures to replace problematic teeth with dental implants. These provide permanent, natural-looking results with significantly shorter surgery and recovery times

Addressing the "Gummy Smile"

When you smile, if your upper lip shows a large amount of tissue along with your teeth, you may benefit from a simple procedure that lowers your lip line. This condition, commonly known as a "gummy smile," can cause a person to be self-conscious when they smile or laugh, even covering their mouth or avoiding smiling whenever possible. To treat a gummy smile, some cosmetic dentists in Beverly Hills tend to focus on invasive procedures to significantly reduce gum tissue or lengthen teeth, but these treatments may fail to address the real problem: your high lip line. Hundreds of cosmetic dentistry patients have already taken advantage of Dr. Farnoosh's simple, minimal-discomfort gummy smile treatment that lowers your lip line subtly and effectively. In some cases, patients choose to combine lip lowering with a procedure to remove some excessive gum tissue or lengthen crowns.

Advantages of this procedure:

• Decreased exposure of upper teeth, resulting in a more balanced look and a more "normal" and attractive smile
• A more confident look overall
• A smile that encourages people to look at you, not your gums

Effective Treatments for Gum Discoloration

Discolored, blotchy gums are a common problem, but many women and men are unaware that a simple, fast, and effective treatment can correct the awkward effects of  gum discoloration. Dr. Farnoosh has the answer: a definitive treatment he invented to lighten and balance the look of discolored gums.

While blotchy gums generally do not indicate a health problem, they can significantly detract from the cosmetic aspects of the smile and make women and men feel uncomfortable about their smiles. Los Angeles cosmetic dentist Dr. Farnoosh received both professional recognition and media attention for developing his gum bleaching treatment, and he has helped celebrities, top public officials, and business leaders find a more balanced and attractive look.

Dr. Alex Farnoosh's Training

Dr. Farnoosh has extensive training in periodontology, and is fully board-certified by the American Board of Periodontology. His more than 25 years of experience specializing in periodontics and dental implants allow him to approach each procedure with the personal insight and technical skill that are necessary for great results. Some of his qualifications:

• Earned his M.S. degree, periodontology certificate, and Ph.D. in pathology from Iowa University
• Received national recognition for his professional research and "total smile" approach
• Demonstrates surgical skill and authority in his field that have earned him the position of Director of Doctoral and Postdoctoral Courses at the University of Southern California, where he has also instructed dental students since 1981
• Has served as Chairman of Scientific Programs for the American Association of Dental Research
• Actively involves himself in professional developments, and has presented his research at the national and international levels.

Certification/Professional Memberships

• Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
• Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantology
• Fellow, American College of Oral Implantology
• Member, American Academy of Periodontolgy
• Member, American Dental Association
• Member, California Dental Association
• Member, Los Angeles Dental Society
• Member, Beverly Hills Academy of Dentistry

Procedures Performed:

Lip Lowering Treatment Gum Lightening Treatment Periodontics Dental Implants Dental Crowns

Dental Bridges Dental Veneers Orthodontics Laser Tooth Whitening Gummy Smile Treatment

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