Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Dental radiographs (x-rays) are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam.  Dentists and dental hygienists use this information to safely and accurately detect hidden dental abnormalities and complete an accurate treatment plan.  Without x-rays, problem areas may go undetected.
• X-rays
  Dental x-rays produce a low level of radiation and are considered safe.  Dentists take necessary precautions to limit the patient’s exposure to radiation when taking dental x-rays.  These precautions include using lead apron shields to protect the body and using digital x-rays that cuts down the exposure time of each x-ray.
• Oral Cancer Screening
  Oral cancer screening: Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, cheek tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  If the disease is caught in the early stages of gingivitis, and no damage has been done, one to two regular cleanings will be recommended.  You will also be given instructions on improving your daily oral hygiene habits and having regular dental cleanings.

Restorative

• Fillings
• Resin Composite
• Veneers
  Cosmetic dentists know that the most esthetic veneers are also the ones that involve a certain degree of modification to the natural enamel of teeth. In most cases, 6 to 10 teeth on an arch are artistically shaped to ideal contours so that a thin porcelain veneer can be bonded in a harmonious balance between form and function.
• Crowns
  E-Max / Obsidian (Lithium Disilicate, Lithium Silicate) crowns are considered one of the most esthetic crowns available today.   They are a type of all-ceramic dental crowns which are preferred for its translucency, longer lasting aesthetic qualities. This type of crown is often used for a highly attractive appearance which ensures that they compliment the rest of your teeth.
• Bridges
• Dental Bonding

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection. In order to save the tooth, the pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth), nerves, bacteria, and any decay are removed and the resulting space is filled with special, medicated, dental materials, which restore the tooth to its full function.

Periodontics

• Periodontal Surgery
  If the pockets do not heal after scaling and root planing, periodontal surgery may be needed to reduce pocket depths, making teeth easier to clean.  Your dentist may also recommend that you see a Periodontist (specialist of the gums and supporting bone).
• Deep Cleaning
  If the disease has progressed to more advanced stages, a special periodontal cleaning called scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) will be recommended.  It is usually done one quadrant of the mouth at a time while the area is numb.  In this procedure, tartar, plaque, and toxins are removed from above and below the gum line (scaling) and rough spots on root surfaces are made smooth (planing).  This procedure helps gum tissue to heal and pockets to shrink.  Medications, special medicated mouth rinses, and an electric tooth brush may be recommended to help control infection and healing.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Prosthetic Stabilization:   Some patients tolerate full or partial dentures well.  However, can you imagine not having to worry about loose dentures?  Or wondering when it could suddenly “pop out?”  Or having to deal with messy and sticky denture adhesive creams? With an implant supported denture, loose dentures and sticky pastes will be a thng of the past. On most full dentures, the palate area can be cut out completely!

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Dentistry has changed dramatically over the last 30 years.  Dental implants are the treatment of choice for missing a single tooth or multiple teeth.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Tooth Extractions
• Bone Grafting
  Major Reduction of Bone Collapse:    When a tooth is extracted, the surrounding cortical and alveolar bone quickly degenerates and resorbs.  You may notice an indentation along sides of an area missing a tooth. Over the course of many years, the bone thickness decreases dramatically. At this point, placing an implant may no longer be an option with our without complex bone grafting procedures. Placing an implant EARLY greatly reduces bone resorption.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Teeth whitening (or bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  With advancements in technology, ultra thin veneers have become very popular in the field of cosmetic dentistry. They can be made as thin as 0.3mm.
• General Dentistry
  They are members of numerous professional organizations, including: the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, and American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. They are also members of the Tri-County Dental Society and Orange County Dental Society.