Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Our dentists will perform a comprehensive dental exam at your initial dental visit. At regular check-up exams, your dentist and hygienist will include the following...
• X-rays
• Oral Cancer Screening
  Oral cancer screening: Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Our professional teeth cleanings ( dental prophylaxis ) are performed by Registered Dental Hygienists. Your cleaning appointment will include a dental exam and the following...
• Dental Sealants
  Dental sealants are thin, plastic coatings applied to the chewing surface of molars, premolars and any deep grooves (called pits and fissures) of teeth. More than 75% of dental decay begins in these deep grooves. Teeth with these conditions are difficult to clean and are very susceptible to decay. A dental sealant protects the tooth by sealing deep grooves, creating a smooth, easy to clean surface.

Restorative

• Fillings
  A silver amalgam filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, etc.  The decayed or affected portion of the tooth will be removed and then filled with a silver filling.
• Veneers
  Veneers are very thin pieces of durable, tooth-shaped porcelain that are custom-made (for shape and color) by a professional dental laboratory.  They are bonded onto the front of teeth to create a beautiful smile.
• Crowns
  Porcelain crowns (or caps) are a tooth-shaped covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.
• 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.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  A denture is a removable dental appliance replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissue.  They are made to closely resemble your natural teeth and may even enhance your smile.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Crafted from titanium, these artificial roots and teeth are surgically implanted into your upper or lower jawbone. The resulting teeth attached to these implants boast an incredibly natural appearance, significantly enhancing or restoring your smile.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  From teeth cleaning and tooth extraction to oral surgery and dental implants, our dental offices are staffed and equipped to provide the highest quality dental care for the entire family.
• Tooth Extractions
  While not all wisdom teeth require removal, wisdom teeth extractions are most often performed because of an active problem such as pain, swelling, decay or infection, or as a preventative measure to avoid serious problems in the future. If impaction of one or more wisdom teeth is present, and left untreated, a number of potentially harmful outcomes can occur, including...

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
  Friendly Smiles Dental is a General and Cosmetic Dentistry practice with three Central Coast Dentist offices located in Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo and King City.