Jonathan Ziv, DDS
Cosmetic Dentistry in Agoura
Hills, California
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Dr. Jonathan Ziv, DDS
Cosmetic Dentistry in Agoura Hills, California
Ziv Studio For Smile Design
5353 Reyes Adobe Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Phone: 1-800-576-4537
e-mail:
drziv@zivsmilestudio.com
Agoura Hills, California
Dr. Ziv
recently received three medals at the world's largest international
competition for cosmetic dentistry, hosted by the American Academy of
Cosmetic Dentistry. As an accredited member of the AACD, Dr. Ziv is one of a
select few cosmetic dentists nationwide to have passed the arduous
requirements for this award. He is also a graduate of the Las Vegas
Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. He combines neuromuscular dental
techniques with state of the art cosmetic dentistry to treat TMJ and
myofascial pain, while restoring a beautiful smile. Unique within his field,
he is the only accredited member of the AACD (American Academy Of Cosmetic
Dentistry) in Southern California who is also skilled in neuromuscular
dentistry and has had great success treating patients with a history of
chronic headaches.
About Dr. Jonathan Ziv
Dr. Jonathan Ziv received his BS in
Biological Sciences at UC Irvine before attending USC School of Dentistry.
After graduation, Dr. Ziv established his practice in Agoura Hills, and has
been practicing restorative and cosmetic dentistry in the same city for the
past 24 years.
Dr. Ziv and his exceptional staff devote many hours each year to continuing
education to keep up to date with the best of emerging dental technologies
and materials. Dr. Jonathan Ziv understands that patients want to look their
best and have a healthy mouth as well. Longevity, aesthetics, function and
comfort are the hallmarks of his practice.
About the Ziv Studio for Smile Design
As one of Southern California's foremost
dental studios, the Ziv Studio for Smile Design's emphasis is on you, the
patient: your comfort, expectations, appearance, and satisfaction.
Ziv Studio for Smile Design's goal is to provide patients with unparalleled
care and to give patients exactly what they want. During the initial
consultation Ziv Studio for Smile Design listens to your concerns and then
suggest options you can take. Ziv Studio for Smile Design then designs an
individual treatment plan that satisfies your desires, considers your time,
and results in you looking as young as you feel. Ziv Studio for Smile
Design's patients enjoy long-term benefits of increased confidence and
overall improvement to their appearance.
Neuromuscular Dental Treatment
Neuromuscular treatment is at the apex of modern
dentistry, giving qualified dentists the tools to relieve pain that for
years has been misunderstood and often misdiagnosed. For example, the source
of Myofascial Pain Disorder (MPD) was so elusive that many patients were
told to seek psychological counseling. Thanks to advances in neuromuscular
dentistry, MPD and other complex dental problems can be successfully
diagnosed and treated today.
Neuromuscular dentistry is the art and science of using the relaxed position
of head and neck muscles to place the jaw in its optimal position. Thirty
years of research and clinical trials have shown this technique to be very
effective in treating head and neck pain. Using this procedure before
performing restorative dentistry increases the lifetime of veneers and
crowns, and protects your natural teeth.
Dr. Ziv has extensive training is this advanced field of dentistry. With the
use of bio-electronic instruments, he measures the dynamics of a jaw opening
and closing in three dimensions, and gauges the activity of key muscles that
control the jaw. This procedure reveals whether the jaw is in or near its
optimal position, and whether the occlusion (how your teeth come together)
should be adjusted to relieve your pain.
"Every week I meet, consult with and treat individuals who have been
referred to me by local ear, nose and throat physicians, plastic surgeons,
neurologists, endodontists, oral surgeons, orthodontists, chiropractors, and
grateful patients whom I have helped. While I am an accredited cosmetic
dentist who improves or recreates smiles, many of these referrals are
directed to me in order that I may diagnose and treat painful head and neck
disorders that may be caused by an occlusion or "bite" that is no longer in
proper alignment. Allergies, clenching, aging and/or wear and tear can all
contribute to a "poor bite".
Generally one cannot self-assess one's own jaw alignment. Many of the
patients we consult with do not initially believe that their symptoms could
possibly be related to the way their teeth come together. It is very
difficult for them to understand how sinus pain, temporal pain, pain behind
the eyes or at the top or back of the head could be caused by dental
condition. But it is true. By non-surgically guiding the jaws into a relaxed
and correct bite or occlusion, most of the chronic pain that patients have,
including migraines, is relieved.
Neuromuscular therapies have helped patients who, for years, had been
frustrated with ineffective medical or chiropractic treatments for say,
chronic daily migraines. Years of unsuccessful treatments, drugs and
surgeries can often cost patients tens of thousands of dollars and lead them
to believe that there is no further relief available to them. I am
successful in helping these people eliminate their migraine, vertigo, or
other head and neck conditions without surgery, and eradicate their
dependence on pain medications.
Jaw misalignments can also cause chronic ringing in the ears, stuffy or
tender ears, and inner ear problems like vertigo, dizziness and nausea or a
feeling of motion sickness.
Facial Rejuvenation Through Cosmetic Dentistry
When one observes oneself over a period of decades, it is virtually
impossible to detect the wearing down of the teeth. It is like trying to
follow the hands of a clock. But, like a clock, in time things do change,
and often the change is significant. Teeth that wear down over decades can
contribute to a subtle but significant breakdown in the entire facial form
and structure - producing an aged appearance. Shortening of the lower third
of the face and a shift from an ovoid face to a squarer look is a common
result of a worn or "over closed" bite. Jowls, deep creases around the
mouth, or a chin that seems to be changing over time are common conditions
caused by worn out teeth. And, of course, worn teeth tend to get chipped,
darker, and shorter over time.
Luckily with modern neuromuscular and cosmetic dental techniques, it is now
possible to reverse the effects of time and restore one's teeth to their
original condition. And with that restoration, often comes a return to the
former, youthful shape. Such a restoration can change a person's life and
attitude, and certainly improve the quality of our survival as we live
longer
Certification/Professional Memberships
- Fellow, International Academy for Dental-Facial
Esthetics
- Accredited Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Member, American Dental Association
- Member, California Dental Association
- Member, Academy of General Dentistry
- Continuing Education, Esthetic Professional Education
Facility
- Continuing Education, Las Vegas Institute for
Advanced Dental Studies
  
Procedures Performed:
Porcelain Veneers
Instant Orthodontics
Air abrasion, no drills or shots!
Neuromuscular Dentistry
Power Whitening with BriteSmile |
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Breath control
Comprehensive general care
Preventive, periodontal services including cleaning
Sleep dentistry and nitrous oxide |
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