Walnut Dentist

Preventive Techniques
Preventive techniques by our Walnut dentist involve closely working with a patient to develop an oral hygiene plan that prevents the development of dental conditions and diseases. Common techniques include professional teeth cleaning to inhibit gum disease and fluoride treatments to avoid dental decay.

Periodontic Treatments
Periodontic procedures correct the damage caused by gum disease in both its minor and serious forms. Gingivitis, marked by puffy gums that may bleed with little provocation, is the first stage of gum disease. Gum disease develops when plaque and tartar aren't regularly removed and the bacteria in these deposits attack the gums. Treatment for gingivitis by our Walnut dentist includes professional teeth cleaning and improved at-home oral hygiene techniques. When gingivitis isn't treated, the infection spreads to the bone of the tooth and periodontitis develops. Periodontitis may require surgery to access and clean the bacteria, plaque and tartar that is located under the gums.

Orthodontic Treatments
Treatments that fall under orthodontic dentistry focus on repairing a misalignment in the mouth that negatively impacts a patient's eating, speaking and overall dental appearance. Misalignments may be caused by conditions such as overbites, underbites, crooked teeth or overcrowding of teeth. Braces are the most well known orthodontic technique and they are available in the traditional metal form or the clear trays of Invisalign braces. Additional orthodontic treatments include custom-fitted mouth guards for athletes and dental splints to correct a severe overbite.

Restorative Treatment
When trauma or tooth decay lower the functionality of the mouth, restorative dentistry by our Walnut dentist helps the patient regain that function. Dentures, dental bridges and tooth implants replace missing teeth to restore proper speaking and eating abilities. Dental crowns, also known as caps, strengthen a tooth that's weakened by tooth decay or trauma and protect it from further damage.

Cosmetic Treatments
Cosmetic procedures improve the overall appearance of the teeth and smile. Teeth whitening treatment removes stains from external sources and the natural change in a tooth's color from age, composite bonding can fill in missing structures of a tooth and mimic its natural appearance and dental veneers by our Walnut dentist will close gaps between teeth while giving the tooth a straighter and brighter aesthetic.