Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  A gummy smile can occur for many different reasons, from abnormal development to the use of certain medications, and more. In most cases, cosmetically contouring your gum line can correct the issue, and in doing so, improve your periodontal health, as well. To ensure that gum contouring is the right option for your smile, your dentist will first perform a comprehensive examination, including checking the health of your gums to ensure that gum disease isn’t present.
• X-rays
  Traditional dental X-rays are taken using conventional radiology techqniques, which involve photographic processing and some levels of radiation during image capture. By contrast, digital X-rays are produced using digital imaging technology, making them much safer and more efficient. Low-dose digital X-rays emit up to 90% less radiation than traditional radiography, and the images that are produced can be projected instantly onto a high-definition chairside monitor. Digital X-rays are essential for many treatment planning processes, as well as for routine maintenance and the upkeep of your dental records.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Cleaning your teeth, both at home and at your dentist’s office, typically focuses on removing oral bacteria and food particles from the visible surfaces of your teeth. That includes cleaning along your gum line (where your gums meet your teeth), which is where certain types of oral bacteria tend to accumulate. However, when bacteria make their way underneath the gum line, conventional brushing, flossing, and teeth cleaning won’t be able to remove them. To preserve your periodontal health and avoid severe gum disease, we may suggest periodontal (deep) cleaning in addition to your regular routine dental cleaning appointments.

Restorative

• Fillings
• Resin Composite
  A cavity is the result of tooth decay, which is the most frequently occurring dental health condition for both children and adults. Fortunately, cavities and the tooth decay that causes them are often easily treatable, especially if they’re detected and treated early. In many cases, this treatment may include little more than removing the decayed structure and bacteria from the cavity, then filling it with biocompatible material. At our office, we prefer using tooth-colored composite resin, which is highly customizable to match your tooth’s appearance as well as highly protective of your tooth’s exposed structure.
• Veneers
  When several different things affect your smile’s appearance, addressing each and every one can seem more than just challenging. Therefore, some patients choose not to address them at all for fear of needing extensive dental treatment. However, with one or several custom-designed porcelain veneers, you can enjoy the more attractive smile that you deserve without needing to undergo a daunting dental experience. Best of all, your veneers will be custom-designed to blend in with your natural smile, making them virtually indistinguishable from the rest of your healthy teeth.
• Crowns
  A dental crown, or cap, is designed to completely cover a tooth that has been damaged or has lost some of its structural integrity. With a crown in place, your tooth can remain healthy while the restoration absorbs the pressure from your bite. Today, dental crowns are often crafted from highly lifelike porcelain or zirconia, both of which are highly customizable to match the unique color, shade, and appearance of your healthy teeth. This gives them the ability to not only restore your smile’s health and function, but also its overall appearance.
• Bridges
  Keeping your smile consistently healthy with good hygiene and regular preventive care goes a long way in helping you preserve your smile. In fact, many patients can avoid tooth loss their entire lives with the right care and maintenance. However, for now, there is no guarantee against tooth loss, and patients who experience it have a better chance at preserving the rest of their smiles by replacing their lost teeth as soon as possible. With a custom dental bridge, partial or complete denture, you can rebuild your smile no matter how many teeth you may have lost.
• Dental Bonding
  Every cosmetic dental treatment is designed to improve your smile’s appearance. However, depending on your specific smile concerns, some treatments can do so while preserving your natural tooth structure better than others. For example, tooth bonding and contouring are minimally invasive procedures that focus on correcting the visible blemishes on your teeth with few or no changes to their structures. As a cosmetic solution, both treatments offer highly effective results, while also helping you optimize your long-term oral health.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Most cavities can be addressed with a tooth-colored filling if they’re treated before they become too severe. However, there are some cases of tooth decay that fillings can’t address, such as when the infection in your tooth reaches the pulp at the center of it. Root canal therapy is the process of removing tooth decay from the pulp and the root canal that connects it to your jawbone, stopping the decay from growing even more severe. If your dentist recommends the procedure, then it may be the last chance you have of restoring the tooth before severe decay claims it.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Tooth loss can mean one, several, or all of your teeth are missing, but with a custom-bridge or denture, you can get your smile back. To benefit from a custom-designed bridge or denture, or to schedule an appointment, call the Sunny Smiles office nearest you in El Paso, TX, today! We have offices in East and Northeast El Paso, and happily welcome patients from all nearby communities, including Chaparral, Canutillo, Vinton, and Sunland Park, New Mexico.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Dental implants are often the most effective way to rebuild and preserve your smile following the loss of one or more teeth. That’s because implants are the only way to address the loss of your teeth roots, and stem related complications, such as jawbone erosion. They do this by being biocompatible, meaning your jawbone fuses to the implant posts as it heals. This healing process, known as osseointegration, usually takes up to 4-6 months, and traditionally, the restoration isn’t placed on the implant posts until it is complete. However, with same-day implants, we can place your dental implants and load them with the appropriate permanent restoration all in the same visit.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  By the time an impacted wisdom tooth becomes obvious, it has already become impacted and extracting it may require minor oral surgery. Your dentist will have to expose the tooth’s structure underneath your gums and jawbone, then carefully extract it to avoid further damage to the rest of your teeth and oral structures. In some cases, patients may choose to extract wisdom teeth before they become impacted to avoid the risks of severe discomfort. Before recommending wisdom tooth extraction, your dentist will perform a comprehensive examination and take detailed X-ray images of your jawbone to determine if it’s the best option. If it is, then your procedure  will include minor oral surgery to uncover and remove the impacted tooth structure, and the use of appropriate sedation, if you prefer.
• Tooth Extractions
  The staff is very friendly and personable. They made me feel welcome and comfortable. The doctor was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and kept me well informed. He was very concerned about my comfort and didn't want me to feel any pain or discomfort. I had a tooth extraction and it was fast, painless and very professional! I highly recommended this business to all! Thank you Sunny Smiles!

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  After graduating from the University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Dr. Khodadadi completed postgraduate work in implantology and cosmetic dentistry. Since then, he has earned additional credentials, including a laser proficiency certification and training in neuromuscular dentistry, orthodontics, and orthopedics. He is licensed to practice dentistry in California.
• Invisalign Orthodontics

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Stained teeth don’t always mean unhealthy teeth, but their appearance can still have a notable impact on your confidence in your smile. The bad news is that stains can appear even when you keep your teeth healthy, but the good news is that they can often be just as easily erased with cosmetic teeth-whitening. Compared to over-the-counter (OTC) whitening products that you can buy at the store, professional whitening contains safe but potent bleaching solutions that your dentist will only recommend after a careful examination.
• Cosmetic Dentistry