Dr. Andrew P. Finley D.D.S.
Dentist
8540 S Sepulveda Blvd Suite 800 Los Angeles California, 90045About
Dr. Andrew Finley is a Dentist practicing in Westchester , CA. Dr. Finley specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dr. Finley also specializes in cosmetic and implant dentistry. Visit his website at Losangelesca.dentist.
Education and Training
University of Southern California (USC) DDS 2013
Provider Details
Dr. Andrew P. Finley D.D.S.'s Expert Contributions
How long does a mouth ulcer take to heal?
Most heal at one week, sometimes 2 READ MORE
Can I straighten my teeth without braces?
Another option you can do are veneers. However braces is more conservative and better options READ MORE
What do I do when filling falls out?
You’ll need to get it filled again READ MORE
Can coffee make my teeth become blackish?
Yes over time coffee does stain teeth. READ MORE
Professional tooth whitening better than OTC whitening strips?
Yes it is. Remember the motto, you get what you pay for READ MORE
Can you eat normally with dental implants?
You can start eating normally the day after. READ MORE
Can I drink coffee after dental bone graft?
I would wait until the day after READ MORE
Does tooth decay in baby teeth affect adult teeth?
No they won’t. READ MORE
Is a teeth cleaning by a dentist necessary?
Yes it is. Even when brushing or flossing, your gums have pockets that are difficult to reach with just brushing and flossing READ MORE
A huge gap in dental treatment. What should I expect?
They’ll take a few X-rays, the doctor will do an exam and explain his findings. It’s up to you if you want to at least do a cleaning that day or if there are any fillings or work to be done to be completed the same day, too. READ MORE
Does a wisdom tooth need to be removed?
Even though you may not be experiencing pain, depending on the eruption of your wisdom teeth, they can affect your neighboring teeth. Generally, if they erupted into position correctly, and it’s not damaging your tissue or your other teeth AND you can keep it clean, they don’t need to be removed. However, research is showing the bacteria on the back of your wisdom teeth is the same as the ones causing heart disease. Take as you may, but if your dentist recommended taking them out, I would listen to them. READ MORE
What is the treatment for dry mouth?
There are OTF medicine and washes that can help. A dentist can prescribe something to help with your dry mouth. READ MORE
I have had 3 teeth chip in the past year. Is this normal?
You may have another underlying issues such as grinding or clenching your teeth. Missing posterior support will add more stress to the front teeth and any old restorations can make your teeth more brittle. READ MORE
Do teeth get affected during pregnancy?
Yes that it true. Because the increase of hormones, you’ll notice more gingival inflammation. Beware on certain type of medications that can be harmful to your child’s baby teeth development READ MORE
What causes dental erosions?
Acid reflux from GI or GERD can be the cause. I would check with a GI to see if you other issues READ MORE
Is it bad that I leave food in between my teeth?
Yes. That causes deep perio pockets and decay. Keep your teeth and gums cleaned. READ MORE
My son is a year old, and isn't teething. Is this abnormal?
I would check with a dentist but your son maybe tongue tied. That affects feeding and a dentist with a laser can help with that READ MORE
After my tooth extraction, I have swelling in my face. Is it normal?
Swelling is normal, should go away in about 3 days. If not, I would follow up with the dentist. READ MORE
What is causing my teeth to yellow?
Discoloration of our teeth happens when we grow older as well. Over time, naturally our enamel discolors and appear more yellow. There are solutions such as whitening or veneers than can bring life back to your teeth READ MORE
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, American Dental Association, World Dental Laser Academy, California Dental Association
Hobbies / Sports
- Baseball, Football, Traveling, All Culture
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Dental Association
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