Dentist Walnut CA

Preventive Treatments
Preventive procedures in dentistry focus on preventing dental decay and preserving tooth health. Our dentist in Walnut CA works with patients to create a dental hygiene plan specific to their oral health care needs. Common preventive techniques include the use of fluoride to prevent cavities and professional teeth cleaning to stop gum disease from forming.

Periodontic Treatments
Periodontic dentistry involves the treatment of gum disease in both its minor and major forms. Gingivitis, the inflammation of the gums, is the minor form of gum disease that our dentist in Walnut CA can treat through cleaning plaque, tartar and bacteria from the affected area of the gums, and smoothing out the tooth's surface to avoid further development of these deposits. The treatment of the serious form of gum disease, periodontitis, involves surgical procedures that remove infected gum tissue and cleaning and smoothing the tooth.

Restorative Dentistry
Our dentist in Walnut CA uses restorative dentistry to improve the functionality of a patient's mouth. Missing and damaged teeth can cause a patient's speaking and eating abilities to diminish. Prosthetic devices such as dentures, bridges and tooth implants can replace missing teeth. Crowns and veneers can add strength to a damaged or decayed tooth while preventing the need for an extraction.

Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is concerned with improving the appearance of the teeth, gums and other dental structures. Chipped or cracked teeth, and teeth that are missing a part of their structure due to decay, can regain a natural appearance through techniques such as bonding. Bonding involves the use of a tooth colored material that is shaped and sculpted to replace the missing section of a tooth. Teeth whitening, removing stains or improving the color of a tooth altered by age, is perhaps the most common cosmetic technique.

Emergency Dentistry
Dental trauma that is severe enough to threaten the health of a tooth, such as when it is broken or knocked out of the mouth, requires emergency treatment. Our dentist in Walnut CA performs procedures, like immediate reimplantation, to prevent tooth loss and restore the correct appearance and function to the mouth.