Dr. Bina has practiced for over 25 years in southern California, performing surgical procedures, implant dentistry and root canals for over 30 offices in Los Angeles. He has practiced in his current location since 2014. His extensive experience has given him unique training and perspective and enables him to see each case through the eyes of four different fields of dental specialty. As a result, he has been able to help dentists find better diagnoses of dental issues and is often the person that other dental professionals call to consult.
Dr. Bina is a third-generation dentist. As a dentist, he wants to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather and be not only his patients’ dentist but also their friend. Dr. Bina’s great grandfather was a physician of the Royal Family in Iran, and had a hospital named after him by King Reza Pahlavi for his services.
Dr. Bina’s goal is to provide the best possible diagnosis and treatment and to ensure that his patients receive the highest quality of care. He seeks to provide alternative treatment modalities and challenges himself by thinking outside the box. He finds it immensely satisfying to develop treatment plans for his patients that no other dentist can provide, and wants to increase public awareness about issues related to dentistry.
From beginning to end, the care and service by Dr. Bina and his staff was top notch! My experience visiting this office was initially for a general check up and cleaning, but after meeting Dr. Bina and trusting his years of experience and great results, I also decided to entrust him with my cosmetic dental work. I had researched other offices, and compared prices as well. While Dr. Bina's prices are not cheap, they are competitive and I was willing to pay for quality. Using high end equipment with latest technology for 3D imaging gave me a clear vision of the work, which I needed when considering this would drastically affect my smile and appearance. I have no regrets choosing this office and am really happy with the results and my overall experience. Highly recommend!!
- Lilliana B.
Watch the video to see what our patient says about her experience with Dr. Bina’s approach to her new smile makeover.
Thanks to modern technology, if you are afraid of having dental work done or visiting the dentist in general, you no longer have to be. Dr. Bina can ensure that your experience is a positive one. There are various levels and types of sedation.
During your consultation, Dr. Bina will discuss the recommended procedure with you along with any anxieties you may have. At that time, a recommendation will be made for the type of sedation you may want to consider. The ultimate decision is up to you based on how you believe you will handle the procedure. In many cases, our patients simply need to relax and prefer to use laughing gas in order to do so. It is quick, effective, and wears off when the procedure is finished without impairing any other bodily functions. Some patients use this to relax when getting their teeth cleaned since there is no actual pain associated with the treatment.
When a cavity is being treated or other minor dental work is performed, patients may prefer to use a combination of laughing gas and localized pain medication. After numbing the surface of the gums, we can inject pain medication that numbs the area that is being worked on. As a sedation dentist, this is an effective tool for us to prevent and eliminate any discomfort. We can administer as much medication as is necessary throughout the course of the treatment, and only that specific area will remain numb. The benefit of this type of sedation is how localized it is. For example, if a cavity is being treated on one side of the mouth, the other side will remain fully functional. This way, you can eat immediately after the treatment while the numbing effect wears off on the other side.
If a more intensive procedure is required, patients may prefer IV medication for a more thorough effect. When sedation is administered through this means, the numbing effect is more pervasive and not confined to that one specific area of the mouth. It is extremely effective, and as a sedation dentist, we find that many of our patients request this type of medication because they want to ensure that they do not feel anything while having dental work performed. If this is the case, the effect can still wear off fairly quickly after the treatment is over, but we do recommend having a friend or family member drive you home just in case.
For those needing oral surgery, total sedation may be necessary or preferable. This is often referred to as sleep dentistry because a patient is put to sleep and will not remember anything from the procedure. As a sedation dentist, we find that this is an excellent solution when a patient is getting a full smile makeover. When the majority of teeth are being worked on, the procedure can take a significant amount of time. We need to do dental work with precision, and that requires not rushing through the procedure. With that in mind, our Encino patients may find it difficult to hold still when the treatment lasts longer than an hour or two. Going to sleep is a much better option because your body will naturally remain still, you will feel comfortable, and not remember what took place during the treatment. If this is your preferred method of sedation dentistry, we will monitor you carefully during the treatment and afterwards to ensure that the anesthesia wears off like it should. You will also need to have someone drive you home, and you may feel slightly sluggish for the remainder of the day. These types of procedures typically call for rest and relaxation anyway, so take it easy at home before resuming normal activity the next day.
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Encino Cosmetic & Dental Implants is located at 16500 Ventura Blvd #150 Encino, CA 91436.