Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  What are the dentist’s policies around dental exams? Of course, it’s essential to monitor and maintain your children’s oral health as soon as their first tooth erupts. Don’t forget to ask about the resources the pediatric dentist has to put children at ease in their office. That can include colouring books and allowing parents to attend examinations with their children.
• X-rays
• Oral Cancer Screening
  Oral cancer refers to any type of cancer concerning the lower cheek area, tongue and jaw. It is generally treatable, especially when detected early. Fact is, as per the American Cancer Society, the five-year survivable rate for most oral cancers (which haven’t spread yet) is at 75% or higher. This is why it is greatly important to see an oral surgeon once the patient (or the dentist) notices suspicious changes in your mouth. It is important to note, however, that, sometimes, the aforementioned symptoms are due to other pathological problems and not oral cancer just like geographic tongue, hairy tongue and median palatal cyst.During an oral pathology consultation or oral cancer screening, the area or tissue in question undergoes thorough inspection. The dentist or hygienist, with the aid of a laser light, assesses the soft tissue for cellular changes indicative of oral cancer. Should changes be noted, a biopsy will be required; this means the surgeon will need to remove a small amount of tissue which will be sent in a laboratory for analysis. The result of the biopsy determines the next course of action. If the result indicates a malignant tissue, staging will be done before a treatment plan is made. In cases involving highly localized cancer, the tumor or lesion is, at times, removed in an outpatient setting. This is performed with the patient under local anesthesia and sedation. Meanwhile, more complicated or extensive cancer requires treatment in a specialized treatment facility.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Deep teeth cleaning is needed when patients have gum pockets of 4mm and larger. The procedure is usually done in 2 visits, each cleaning one side of the mouth. First, the hygienist uses a special scaling tool to remove plaque and calculus below the gumline. Next, a root planing tool is used to smooth the surface to eliminate areas where bacteria gather and to allow the gums to reattach to the tooth root. This is followed by rinsing the cleaned area with an antiseptic solution and, usually, applying a topical antibiotic.  Your hygienist will provide detailed instructions for home care during the healing period.
• Fluoride Treatment
• Dental Sealants
  Sealants greatly aid in the prevention of cavities, especially among the young ones. Recent studies show that about 4 million preschoolers suffer from tooth decay. Experts state that cavities in these children are often due to food particles being trapped in hard to clean spots in the mouth, particularly the grooves and depressions on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. When the food particle reacts with bacteria, acid forms and in turn breaks down tooth enamel. This process leads to the formation of cavities.
• Space Maintainers
  A space maintainer’s purpose is to keep the space where a permanent tooth’s supposed to grow in open. It ensures the eruption of a permanent tooth into its natural position by preventing neighboring teeth from shifting or drifting into their place. Using a space maintainer also helps in the avoidance of cases such as teeth misalignment. This orthodontic appliance is usually prescribed when your child prematurely loses a primary tooth because of a dental disease or an accident.

Restorative

• Fillings
• Veneers
  Porcelain Veneers are used to improve the appearance of the front surface of the teeth. They are made of thin, custom-made shells. Furthermore, they are crafted using tooth-colored materials, which are carefully selected to match the shade of the patient’s natural teeth. High quality veneers are usually made of porcelain.
• Crowns
  For hemisection, the tooth is cut into two; the diseased half gets discarded while the healthy half is kept. For root amputation, removal of the diseased root/roots is done. Next, the treated tooth or area is cleaned thoroughly. Then, the incision is closed with sutures. A temporary filling is then placed to seal the crown and secure the tooth. Once full healing takes place, restoration of the tooth is done.
• Bridges
• Dental Bonding
• Restorative Dentistry
  People ask our Orange County sedation dentistry professionals why restorative dentistry is so important. Some of them are anxious about coming to the dentist at all, so they wonder why they should go through these kinds of treatments. The answers are simpler than you might think. Outstanding Oral Health Read More »

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Endodontics is the dental specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries involving the dental pulp, tooth root and surrounding tissues. The scope of endodontics also includes vital pulp therapy, root-end filling, nonsurgical treatment of root canal systems and surgical removal of pathologic tissues, among others. The word comes from the Greek words ‘endo’ (inside) and ‘odont’ (tooth).
• Apicoectomy
  Apicoectomy is one of the most common endodontic surgical procedures. It is performed in cases wherein infection or inflammation persists even after a root canal treatment or retreatment. The goal of this procedure is to treat the abscess or infection to preserve the tooth’s function as well as save it from extraction. Furthermore, having an infected or inflamed soft tissue surrounding the root of a tooth can be extremely painful. Hence, this procedure provides relief from this pain. Performed under anesthetics, apicoectomy involves the opening of the gum tissue for the surgeon to view the bone. At times, a small portion of the jawbone is removed to better expose the root.

Periodontics

• Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty
  Gingivectomy and gingivoplasty are procedures meant to address problems involving gingivitis or periodontal disease. Gingivitis is a disease involving the inflammation of the gum tissue around the teeth. Caused by bacteria, gum disease may result in periodontitis when left untreated.
• Deep Cleaning
  Patients with gum pockets of 4mm and larger need deep cleaning. The procedure is normally done in 2 visits, each cleaning one side of the mouth. The first step in deep cleaning is removal of plaque and calculus below the gumline using a special scaling tool. Then, a root planing tool is used to smooth the surface to eliminate areas where bacteria gather and to allow the gums to reattach to the tooth root. Finally, the cleaned area is rinsed with an antiseptic solution and a topical antibiotic is applied. The hygienist will provide detailed instructions for home care during the healing period.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Dentures enable you to achieve an appealing appearance. Over time, the absence of teeth may cause facial muscles to sag; consequently, this can make you look older. This can be avoided with the help of dentures. Fact is, they can be crafted to closely resemble your natural teeth to minimize possible changes in your appearance. In addition, with your dentures, you can smile confidently. Simply put, this type of appliance can improve your appearance, enable you to have a positive self-image and boost your confidence. For any information, please contact 7 Day Dental for our Orange County prosthodontic services. It is important to note, however, that dentures offer more than just esthetic benefits. They can also help you eat efficiently, enabling you to chew your food properly. Studies have noted that not chewing food well can lead to digestive and other health issues. Thus, with the aid of dentures, you are able to ward off these issues and live a healthier life.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Getting dental implants in Orange County at 7 Day Dental is hassle-free! As we are a multi specialty office, we have trusted and highly competent specialists in different dental branches including our dental implant services. This means you don’t have to move from one office to another during your treatment process. The procedures in your treatment plan may be done under one roof. Convenient, isn’t it? Furthermore, you are ensured exemplary results and first-rate service as our reputable specialists collaborate well. Plus, we utilize only trusted products and techniques to achieve desired outcomes.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  Although there are a lot of different kinds of Orange County oral surgery procedures, one of the most common are tooth extractions. Here’s a few things you’ll need to know so you can be comfortable during the process and it goes smoothly. The Reasons There are several common reasons Read More »
• Jaw Surgery
  Orthognathic surgical orthodontic treatment combines orthodontic treatment with jaw surgery. This type of therapy is used to treat severe facial skeletal discrepancies or address cases which are too severe to treat with orthodontics or orthopedics alone.
• Flap Surgery
  Flap surgery, also called periodontal pocket reduction surgery, is recommended when pockets are too deep and incredibly difficult to clean with brushing and standard dental cleaning. The reduction of the pocket depth and elimination of existing bacteria are essential to prevent the progression of the periodontal disease and the damages it may cause. In addition, flap surgery aims to halt bone loss, lessen the inflammation and save the teeth.Performed under local anesthesia, the procedure begins with the periodontist making an incision and folding back the gum tissue away from the surrounding bone. Then, to remove deposits, the diseased root surface is cleaned thoroughly with scaling and planing to ensure the total elimination of calculus from the tooth root. Meanwhile, in some cases, smoothing of damaged bone is done to minimize the hiding areas for disease-causing bacteria. Once the area is thoroughly cleaned, the gum tissue is sewn back into position in such a way that they fit snugly around the tooth.Feeling mild discomfort after the surgery is normal. The pain or discomfort can be managed with medications or the application of ice packs. Gauze pads will be used to cover the gum. These should be changed as needed. Rinsing with warm salt water should be done for several days to reduce the swelling and keep the mouth sanitized. Observing proper oral home care practices and getting regular professional oral maintenance are also integral in the success of the treatment with our Orange County Periodental services.
• Gum Surgery
  Laser therapy is one of the most current techniques employed in the treatment of periodontal disease. Minimally invasive, this procedure offers several benefits. One of them is that, during this procedure, there is minimal blood loss allowing the speedy completion of the process. Also, unlike in traditional gum surgery, laser therapy results in little gum recession, thereby minimizing the exposure of more root structure. This is a good thing given that exposed root structures leads to increased sensitivity to hot and cold foods. Furthermore, they are also very susceptible to decay. Some of the few side effects associated with this treatment are sensitivity on the treated area, dizziness and nausea. These effects are just mild and go away in a few days Lastly, it is of utmost importance that the treatment be administered by an expert. This expert should have extensive training and experience in this method to avoid any damage for our Orange County periodontal services.
• Maxillofacial Surgery
  . He has been in the field of dentistry for more than twenty years and has received the Implant Surgery Award. Currently, he is also an assistant professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Loma Linda, works at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in OMS.
• Tooth Extractions
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• Bone Grafting
  Bone damage or loss is one of the many consequences of untreated periodontal disease. In cases involving severe bone loss, bone grafting may done. This procedure is meant to repair or stimulate the regeneration of bone to stop the progression of the periodontal disease or to create a stable base for a dental implant.Performed with local anesthetic, the procedure begins with the opening of the gum and followed by thorough cleaning to remove all bacterial deposits. Then, placement of bone fillers or graft material into the defect is done. Using dissolvable sutures, the gum is sewn back into place. The bone regrows in the jaw area in six to nine months. The regrowth aids in the reattachment of the teeth to the jaw.In some cases, a biocompatible barrier membrane is placed over the bone filling to direct the growth of the soft tissue and the new bone.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Orthodontics is the dental specialty that includes the diagnosis, prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusion (misalignment of teeth). Correcting malocclusions is not only to improve someone’s appearance. When left unaddressed, these conditions may eventually result in tooth decay, tooth loss, and other periodontal diseases. Dr. Burrell also uses custom fitted oral appliances to treat sleep apnea without the need for a CPAP machine.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Anaheim Invisalign treatments can straighten your smile in as little as six months. Many patients see an improvement in just weeks. These clear aligners fix a variety of dental issues. Here’s just a few ways they can help with your smile.  They Fix Crowded Teeth These work with crowded teeth. Read More »
• Braces
  Straight teeth are the cornerstone of a well-rounded personality and this system does the job just as well or better than some of the plastic aligners and braces on the market today. Our Anaheim pediatric dentistry services always look for the latest innovation. If you’re looking to achieve a brighter healthier smile for your child without surgery or braces, this is the option to consider.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Want whiter and sparkling teeth ASAP? Then, Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed in-office treatment is the fitting whitening procedure for you!
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Young children, teens, adults, and seniors. Dr. Ong believes strongly in educating the patients about their dental condition and if needed, the treatments that are necessary and beneficial for them, including cosmetic dentistry. He looks forward to providing the best dental experience for all his patients. Dr. Ong would like the opportunity to be your dentist.
• General Dentistry
  The wide range of dental insurance plans we accept at 7 Day Dental include both managed care (HMO) and preferred physician (PPO) plans. For patients without insurance, we have payment plans available through services such as Care Credit, H3 Financial, and Citi Health Card. These apply to our specialist services as well as for general dentistry. Thus, we make it possible for everyone to receive professional dental care, regardless of their financial means.