Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  A comprehensive exam is performed by one of our six dentists. During this evaluation, our dentists will look for signs of problems that might otherwise go undetected. The truth is many oral conditions are not associated with any symptoms until
• X-rays
• Oral Cancer Screening
  After the disease has progressed and caused damage that requires some form of treatment. We use our know-how, and advanced diagnostic technologies to detect problems at their earliest stages and before damage is caused, leading to extensive and costly treatment. Oral cancer screenings are also regularly conducted to check for anomalies that may warrant further investigation or a biopsy. These cancers have a high “cure” rate when detected and treated early when they are “localized” and have not spread to near or distant tissues or organs.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Yet, preventive teeth cleaning by one of our skilled dental hygienists accomplish what cannot be done with standard home care techniques and tools alone. Since no one can remove all plaque, it builds up and hardens into tartar on our teeth and at the gum line. Tartar is stubborn and requires a well-trained hand equipped with special tools to remove it. Our patients love how fresh their mouths feel after a good cleaning! It also works wonders to prevent surface stains that make our teeth look drab and unhealthy and that prematurely “age” our smiles.
• Fluoride Treatment
  After a cleaning, we will polish your child’s teeth so that they shine! We can also apply a fluoride treatment, if necessary, to help prevent tooth decay.
• Dental Sealants
  Dental sealants are an effective and easy preventative service available to patients in our corner of southern California starting at around the age of six or seven. When these first permanent molars erupt through the gums, we may recommend sealants as a proactive measure. Sealants protect not only the molars but also an appropriate preventative service for the premolars or bicuspids in front of the first molars.

Restorative

• Fillings
• Resin Composite
  Second, the filling material is prepared. There are many materials to choose from. They include metals, ceramics, and composites (resins or a type of plastic). We are happy to discuss each option at greater length with you. Some options, such as composite resin, may be appropriate for visible areas of the mouth as they blend in with the rest of the tooth and the surrounding neighbors. Furthermore, non-metal options generally require less removal of natural tissue to accommodate the filling. They preserve more natural tissue.
• Veneers
  Even some “cosmetic” procedures, such as porcelain veneers, can strengthen teeth weakened by enamel erosion. Additionally, modern practitioners may restore other tissues, such as the gums, by using regenerative techniques like the conservative pinhole surgical technique.
• Crowns
  However, not all types of decay and teeth are well-suited to treatment with dental fillings. In fact, dental inlays and onlays at Los Alamitos Dental Care in Los Alamitos, California, may be an appropriate treatment for individuals with larger cavities. They are also a less aggressive alternative to full dental crowns for patients with more extensive damage to their teeth.
• Bridges
  Dental bridges have been around for a long time as a type of tooth replacement. They are a “fixed” option. They can last for many years as long as you care for the bridge properly. We can discuss products and techniques to clean underneath the bridge effectively. This area can trap bacteria, food particles, and plaque. These substances can threaten the structure and health of the dental bridge, including the natural crowned teeth.
• Dental Bonding
  Our talented dentists can also use dental bonding to correct cosmetic imperfections and to strengthen teeth that may be vulnerable to damage.
• Restorative Dentistry
  Now restorative dentistry includes the use of dental restorations. Metals, ceramics, resins, or a blend of metals and porcelain may be shaped and designed to replace deteriorated or lost tooth structure. These materials may also be perfectly color-matched and otherwise designed to rebuild

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Los Alamitos Dental Care partners with patients from across our corner of Orange County, California, to protect the health, function, and beauty of their teeth. Bridges and other forms of tooth replacement are also discussed promptly. If we cannot preserve a tooth with techniques such as root canal therapy, one of our six dentists can restore the natural chewing function and the appearance of your smile. Today’s tooth replacement also does a great job of replicating the aesthetics and durability of the natural tooth structure. We can rebuild teeth with dental materials that are indistinguishable from healthy teeth.

Periodontics

• Deep Cleaning
  When intervened sufficiently early into the disease process, we can even reverse the effects of gingivitis! Options at these earlier stages are all about managing plaque build-up. They include techniques or products to clean the teeth better and other areas of the mouth that harbor bacteria, such as the tongue. Professional cleanings at our office further remove stubborn plaque or tartar that cannot be eliminated with standard brushing and flossing. A deep cleaning method, known as scaling and root planing, may be appropriate for some forms of active disease. Here, we gently clean underneath the gum line. We also minimize the risk of bacteria and plaque building up on the root surfaces by smoothing them.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  If dentures are not an appealing option, at Los Alamitos Dental Care, we encourage you to get to know today’s tooth replacement! If we cannot preserve your teeth, an array of dental appliances, materials, and techniques are available to replicate the structure, appearance, function, and feel of natural and healthy teeth. These options fly in the face of traditional perceptions of dentures as fake, bulky, uncomfortable, ill-fitting “false teeth.”
• Overdentures
  All-on-4® overdentures reduce the complexity of treatment, the number of surgeries, and the overall treatment time. It is less expensive compared with fixed implants.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  At Los Alamitos Dental Care, we take the “long view” when partnering with patients from southern California on their dental implant treatment. We do not simply recommend, design, and place implants. Our team goes above and beyond. We strive to be true partners with our patients

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Gum Surgery
  Here at Los Alamitos Dental Care, we are proud to offer pinhole gum surgery as one of our services. This technique is used to treat receding gum lines without having to undergo any tissue grafting, incisions, or sutures. Pinhole gum surgery allows the natural gum tissue to cover the exposed root structure of your teeth rather than relying on donor tissue. The procedure is a minimally invasive, safe, and an effective way to treat the issue of receding gums.
• Tooth Extractions
  We are your “home” for exceptional and lifelong dental care in Los Alamitos, California. Led by six talented dentists, our team truly partners with patients to avoid the conditions that lead to tooth loss which, in turn, prevents the need for dental extractions.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  It is critical that you visit Los Alamitos Dental Care in Los Alamitos, California, to monitor your progress. However, most patients who undergo Invisalign with our team will find that they attend fewer visits than they do if they were working with traditional orthodontics to realign their teeth.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Invisalign® and other systems use clear aligners to reposition the teeth. Our Los Alamitos, California practice is a proud provider of Invisalign®, the pioneer in clear aligners. They were the first to debut this series of oral appliances in the late 1990s. What started as a treatment for less extensive cosmetic cases of crowded and misaligned teeth has evolved over the decades to be an appropriate treatment for bite imbalances (overbites, underbites, crossbites, and open bites). Many individuals we treat can benefit from Invisalign®.
• Braces
  Do you still associate orthodontic treatment with kids and silver “metal mouth”? If so, we are thrilled to acquaint you with modern alternatives to conventional braces at Los Alamitos Dental Care. Today’s choices fit in well with teens’ and adults’ busy and active lifestyles. They can be removed. They are clear. So, when you smile, all others see are your teeth (not metal hardware!). Additionally, there are no rigid stainless steel brackets and wires that can poke up against the insides of your mouth.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  We support a lifetime of attractive smiles. Commonly, the youthful and vibrant beauty of the smile can be marred by stains. Over time, the cumulative effect of smoking and coffee drinking can darken the teeth. Your teeth may also appear more yellow as tooth enamel thins. When this protective covering sustains wear, it can reveal the darker, softer dentin layer of the teeth. This process makes your teeth look yellow. As long as your teeth are healthy, Los Alamitos Dental Care dentists may recommend professional teeth whitening to restore and rejuvenate your smile.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Individuals from throughout the Los Alamitos, California area seek out our array of cosmetic dentistry services. They loved the treatment results and enjoyed a pleasant and comfortable experience to boot!
• General Dentistry
  Helping our patients maintain a healthy mouth and smile is the main goal of general dentistry. We prefer to provide more minor, preventive care than to see patients suffer with more intensive treatments from a problem that was not managed in time. We want to ensure that your oral health is in its optimal state and positively contributing to the health of your entire body. We are here to brighten your smile and pave the way for a brighter life.