Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Dental exams are a simple part of your regular appointment. During your exam, your dentist will thoroughly examine your teeth and gums for signs of tooth decay, gum disease, and other health problems. Your dentist may also want to take X-rays to see what is happening beneath the surface of your teeth and gums. Whether these X-rays are traditional or digital, the images provided will help your dentist discover dental issues not visible to the naked eye.
• X-rays
  Most patients will need to have dental X-rays performed at some point as part of their regular dentist appointments. X-rays are a great technique that allow dentists to see how the teeth are developing and responding to treatment. Family Dental Group uses dental X-rays to optimize the treatment of patients in Laguna Hills.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  The single most effective way to maintain a bright, healthy smile is by practicing good dental hygiene. In addition to properly caring for your teeth at home, regular visits to the dentist can help you stay ahead of the game. Family Dental Group offers dental cleaning and other services to residents of Laguna Hills.
• Fluoride Treatment
  Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in food and water that is essential to the health of the teeth. This mineral helps create strong tooth enamel, which is the protective barrier that prevents sugar and bacteria from breaking down the teeth. Without sufficient enamel, many patients will begin to experience tooth decay. Fluoride treatments can restore this important mineral to the tooth enamel, protecting and strengthening teeth. This process involves applying fluoride directly to the teeth, typically using a foam mouth guard which the patient bites into. Fluoride treatments can help prevent a range of health issues that come with poor dental hygiene.
• Dental Sealants
  Dental sealants can be an effective safety measure for preventing cavities from forming. Patients typically receive sealants to protect small, vulnerable grooves in the teeth. Family Dental Group provides sealants and other services to residents of Laguna Hills.

Restorative

• Fillings
• Resin Composite
  Newer dental fillings include ceramic and plastic compounds that mimic the appearance of natural teeth. These compounds, often called composite resins, are usually used on the front teeth where a natural appearance is important, but they can also be used on the back teeth depending on the location and extent of the tooth decay.
• Veneers
  Patients looking for a way to correct imperfections in their smile may want to consider veneers for a natural-looking result. Family Dental Group offers veneers and a range of other cosmetic treatments to patients located in Laguna Hills.
• Crowns
  Crown lengthening is a treatment that can help you show off more of the beautiful teeth that you work so hard to maintain. Family Dental Group offers crown lengthening and a range of other dental services to the residents of Laguna Hills.
• Bridges
  If you are missing a tooth or have to have a tooth removed, you can still maintain the wholeness of your smile with dental bridges. Bridges can fill the space between the teeth and match the look of your natural teeth. Family Dental Group offers dental bridges and other services to men and women living in Laguna Hills.
• Dental Bonding
  Bonding to Repair Broken or Chipped Teeth Tooth bonding is used in several different ways, but is probably most useful for repairing chipped teeth.Bonding materials (high-density, modern plastics called composite resin) and porcelain—are more natural in color and can be designed to perfectly match the surrounding teeth making it difficult to discern there ever was a broken tooth.
• Restorative Dentistry
  If you have damaged, diseased, or missing teeth, you may want to consider a restorative dentistry treatment. These treatments can help restore your smile and have your teeth looking better than ever before. Family Dental Group is home to many professionals, including an endodontist, periodontist, and oral surgeon, who allow us to offer comprehensive tooth restoration treatments. We proudly serve patients in the Laguna Hills.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  At Family Dental Group, we are home to many dental professionals, including endodontists. Endodontists specialize in endodontic treatments, which are typically surgical treatments that can save the teeth from infection or other damage. Patients in the Laguna Hills can trust Family Dental Group for their endodontics needs.
• Apicoectomy
  Although there are many surgical procedures that can be performed to save a tooth, the most common is called apicoectomy, or root-end resection. When inflammation or infection persists in the bony area around the end of your tooth after a root canal procedure, your endodontist may have to perform an apicoectomy.

Periodontics

• Periodontal Surgery
  If the tissue or bone surrounding your teeth is too damaged to be repaired with non-surgical treatment, several surgical procedures are available to prevent severe damage and to restore a healthy smile. We will recommend the procedure that is best suited to the condition of your teeth and gums. Following is a list of common types of periodontal surgery...
• Deep Cleaning

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  A denture is a removable appliance made to  replace missing teeth and surrounding tissues. There are two types of dentures are available – complete and partial. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing. Partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  With dental implants, patients can achieve a permanent solution to tooth loss that has occurred due to injury or disease. At Family Dental Group, we offer dental implants and other services to the residents of Laguna Hills.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  Unequal jaw growth. In some individuals, the upper and lower jaws fail to grow properly. This can cause difficulty in speaking, eating, swallowing, and breathing. While some of these problems — like improper teeth alignment — can be corrected with braces and other orthodontic appliances, more serious problems require oral surgery to move all or part of the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both, into a new position that is more balanced, functional, and healthy.
• Flap Surgery
  In a healthy mouth, the teeth are firmly surrounded by gum tissue and securely supported by the bones of the jaw. Periodontal disease damages these tissues and bones, leaving open spaces around the teeth that we call pockets. The larger these pockets are, the easier it is for bacteria to collect inside them, leading to more and more damage over time. Eventually the supportive structure degrades to the point that the tooth either falls out or needs to be removed.During pocket reduction procedures (also known as “flap surgery”), we fold back the gum tissue and remove the bacteria hiding underneath, as well as the hardened plaque and tartar that have collected. We may also remove any tissue that is too damaged to survive. We then sew the healthy tissue back into place. Now that the tooth and root are free of bacteria, plaque, and tartar, and the pockets have been reduced, the gums can reattach to the teeth.
• Tooth Extractions
  In some cases, it may be necessary for a patient to have a tooth removed to preserve the health of their other teeth, or for a number of other reasons. Tooth extraction is a delicate process that we perform very carefully at Family Dental Group. Men and women living in the Laguna Hills can trust Family Dental Group for their tooth extractions and other dental treatments.
• Bone Grafting
  Severe gum disease can result in a number of issues, including bone loss. If you have lost bone volume due to gum disease, bone grafting may be your recommended treatment. Family Dental Group provides bone grafting and other services to men and women living in Laguna Hills.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that specializes in treating patients with improper positioning of teeth when the mouth is closed (malocclusion), which results in an improper bite.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Invisalign® treatment uses a series of virtually invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that allow you to smile more during treatment as well as after. Invisalign® clear aligners are made with 3D computer imaging technology and have been proven effective. More than 70% of orthodontists in the US and Canada are certified to administer Invisalign® treatment.
• Braces
  When patients are started with braces at a young age, it can prevent the need for more significant dental work down the road. Family Dental Group offers children braces to help patients stay one step ahead of the game. Patients in the Laguna Hills can feel comfortable choosing Family Dental Group for their braces treatment.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  There are many products and techniques available for patients who want to achieve a brighter smile, and with so many options available, it can be difficult to choose the method that is right for you. The best way to begin any teeth whitening regimen is to schedule an appointment and talk to your doctor about the differences between in-office professional whitening and at-home whitening.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  If your pearly whites need a touch-up or a little whiteness boost, you may want to consider teeth whitening at Family Dental Group. We offer effective teeth whitening treatments to match the needs of every patient, with flexible in-office or at-home treatments. Residents of Laguna Hills can trust Family Dental Group for their teeth whitening and other cosmetic dentistry needs.