Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Regular examinations and cleanings are important not only for keeping your teeth and gums clean, but also determining if you may need more targeted treatment to address a developing issue early. For more information, schedule an appointment with us by calling Westwood Family Dental today at (310) 441-8888.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Visiting your dentist on a regular basis is an important aspect of keeping your smile healthy and beautiful for life. Typically, these visits not only involve carefully examining your teeth, gums, and oral tissues for any signs of trouble that need to be addressed. They also involve thoroughly cleaning your teeth and gums to remove traces of plaque and tartar (calcified plaque) that harbor hundreds of harmful oral bacteria. Both services are vital to ensuring that your smile remains healthy, fully functional, and free of disease, which is why we recommend attending an exam and cleaning appointment at least once every six months.
• Fluoride Treatment
  Like adults, children face several different potential threats to their smiles on a daily basis. The most common are the hundreds of types of bacteria that naturally inhabit their mouths and form the basis of conditions such as tooth decay, periodontal disease, chronic bad breath, and more. Therefore, many children’s dental treatments involve boosting protection against these bacteria. For example, fluoride treatment can strengthen the enamel that surrounds your child’s teeth, making it more resilient to harmful oral bacteria. Dental sealants offer even more protection by creating a shield that stops bacteria from reaching your child’s tooth enamel. If your child is at a heightened risk of cavities, then sealants and fluoride treatment could provide a much-needed additional layer of protection.
• Dental Sealants

Restorative

• Fillings
• Resin Composite
  When you have a cavity, our dentists will remove the decay with a special tool and then fill it with same color composite resin material. Fillings are done in layers. Once the layering has been completed, the filling will be shaped, and the excess will be trimmed off followed by a restoration polish.
• Veneers
  Porcelain veneers are beautiful and ultra-thin. The custom-made porcelain veneers are permanently bonded to the front of your teeth. Veneers are as thin as the thickness of your eye contact lenses. Veneers can flawlessly cover broken, chipped, discolored, crooked or gapped teeth.
• Crowns
  A dental crown is a cap placed over your tooth to restore functioning and appearance. They make the tooth stronger and improve the shape and size. The crown covers the entire visible portion of the tooth and is cemented into place.
• Bridges
  Missing teeth make it difficult to chew without pain or smile without embarrassment. If missing teeth are not promptly treated, they can cause your remaining teeth to shift and become crooked. Dental bridges have been used for years to replace missing teeth.
• Dental Bonding
  When you come in for your dental bonding procedure, we will select a bonding shade that flawlessly matches your smile. We will then roughen the surface of the teeth and apply a conditioning liquid. Then will apply the bonding material and harden it with an ultraviolet light.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic treatment, is a procedure where the pulp of the tooth is treated. The pulp in your tooth is soft and consists of blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue. The hollow part in the middle of your tooth holds the pulp and is called the pulp chamber. The middle of the tooth also contains canals that extend through the roots of your teeth into the bone that surrounds your teeth and gums. If the pulp in your tooth is infected or inflamed our dentists may recommend root canal treatment.

Periodontics

• Deep Cleaning
  Even if you see your dentist on a regular basis, you still may need to make an appointment for a deep cleaning otherwise known as scaling and root planning.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  If you have many missing teeth, we can create full or partial dentures depending on your need. Our sturdy and natural-looking dentures will re-establish your...

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Dr. Saghizadeh is a Board Certified Periodontist and Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Saghizadeh has obtained her dental degree with honors from UCLA and her Periodontics Certificate and Master’s Degree in Oral Craniofacial Sciences from UCSF in 2000. She has been an Associate Clinical Professor at UOP and UCSF and UCLA School of Dentistry. She has many years of clinical experience with different aspects of diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases, multidisciplinary treatment planning and dental implant placement.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  Some pain, bleeding, swelling, and seeping are normal following oral surgery. Please do not try to view the site by pulling on your lip and do not probe the area with your tongue or fingers. If you experience excessive bleeding or discomfort after 48-72 hours, please call our office immediately.
• Tooth Extractions
  While simple tooth extraction can suffice for many types of dental situations, some instances call for a more involved surgical procedure. For more information, or to find out if you need surgical tooth extraction, schedule a consultation by calling Westwood Family Dental, today at (310) 441-8888.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  A new type of support, the NTI-tss, is a splint that was designed to fit over your top teeth in the front. This support ensures that your back teeth are separated as most of your clenching happens in your back teeth. These types of splints may only be successful for a short time and could change your bite. If mouth guards and splints are unsuccessful, doctor may advise orthodontics in order to re-align your teeth.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Invisalign® is a series of custom aligner trays made of smooth, near-invisible plastic. You wear them similarly to a retainer, and they are designed to comfortably and gradually shift and realign your teeth over time. Here at Westwood Family Dental, we will scan your teeth with iTero scanner. From the digital images taken a 3D model will be created which then our doctors will plan the movement of your teeth and develop a custom treatment plan that fits the best for you.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  At Westwood Family Dental we understand how stained and dull teeth can do a real number on your self-esteem. Food, drinks, smoking and other issues can take a real toll on your smile, but thanks to the Bleaching system from Westwood Family Dental you can have a whiter brighter tooth in as little as one and half hours with the state of the art, in-office Laser Bleaching System.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  To achieve the smile, you desire and a result that can meet your expectations, it takes an experienced dentist who cares about your individual needs with a proven record. Dr. Shiva Ghahremani is highly trained and specialized in both pediatric and adult restorative and cosmetic dentistry. She is exceptionally trained and skilled in a wide array of dentistry with expertise in new and cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic dental procedures encompassing implant and cosmetic dentistry. Westwood Family Dental is built for your personal comfort and need. You can be assured that you are at the top of our priorities each second you spend in our state-of-the-art practice. Our commitment rests on helping you come in, get treated, and walk out healthier, happier and stress-free!