Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Tooth whitening is entirely painless and, for some, even relaxing. During the procedure, Dr. Kogan applies a 25% hydrogen peroxide gel that is activated when exposed to the special light. At this point, the gel breaks down, penetrating the tooth and removing stains and discoloration. After about an hour, Dr. Kogan performs a brief fluoride treatment, and the entire process is finished. Your teeth will be amazingly whiter, results that – with proper maintenance and routine dental exams – will last for years.
• X-rays
  Dental X-rays are a very important tool in helping us diagnose and treat dental conditions. Our Dental Team will take only those X-rays necessary for complete and proper diagnosis. Our Hygienists and Dental Assistants are certified in Dental Radiology. If you are or might be pregnant, please let our team know so that we can take the necessary precautions to protect you and your baby.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
• Fluoride Treatment
• Dental Sealants
  Sealants should be used as part of a child's total preventive dental care. Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings which are applied to the chewing surfaces of the molars (back teeth). Most tooth decay in children and teens occurs in these surfaces. Sealants cover the chewing surfaces to prevent decay. Applying sealants does not require drilling or removing tooth structure. It is an easy three-step process: We clean the tooth with a special toothpaste. A special cleansing liquid, on a tiny piece of cotton, is rubbed gently on the tooth and is washed off. Finally, the sealant is painted on the tooth. It takes about a minute for the sealant to form a protective shield. One sealant application can last for as long as 5 to 10 years. Sealants should be checked regularly, and reapplied if they are no longer in place.

Restorative

• Fillings
  Tooth-Colored Fillings Tooth-colored or composite fillings have always presented a more aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional silver amalgam fillings. However, due to evolving technology, they are now also stronger and more durable than their metallic counterparts. Indeed, a small filling may last a lifetime without ever requiring repair, while larger fillings should last for many years with appropriate care. Moreover, composite fillings are very conservative restorations requiring removal of only decayed part of the tooth, preserving healthy tooth structure intact. Plus, tooth-colored fillings feel and function more like your natural teeth, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with increased confidence and comfort.
• Resin Composite
  Bonding is a quick, painless in-office procedure to repair cracks, chips, gaps between teeth or cover stained teeth to enhance your smile. Bonding can often be done without anesthesia if there is no decay or pulp exposure. The bonding material is developed in many shades allowing the dentist to accurately match the shade of your natural teeth. The composite resin forms a durable, stain resistant surface that is later smoothed and polished to give it a natural appearance and feel.
• Veneers
  Lumineers are contact lens-thin porcelain veneers that provide beauty and strength without any tooth structure removal. With Lumineers you can correct a wide variety of unsightly dental distortions or conditions. Best of all, Lumineers require little to no preparation of the tooth making the process painless and even reversible; there is no need for shots or drilling with no removal of painful tooth structure. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Kogan to find out if Lumineers are right for you.
• Crowns
  With proper care, your new crown will increase your overall health and instill confidence for years to come.
• Bridges
  Porcelain Bridges As its name implies, a porcelain dental bridge literally bridges the gap where a tooth is missing. The bridge consists of an artificial tooth and two porcelain crowns, one for each natural tooth on either side of the gap. The results are remarkably natural looking and extremely strong, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with full confidence.
• Dental Bonding
• Restorative Dentistry
  Dr. Kogan is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. He is on the faculty at the Department of Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Kogan has been named the top cosmetic dentist by the Consumers’ Research Council of America for the past three years.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Endodontic treatment, more commonly known as root canal therapy, is necessary when the pulp of your tooth becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes such as deep decay, repeated dental procedures on your tooth, or a crack or chip in the tooth. With proper care, an Endodontically treated tooth will function normally for years to come.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  If you have lost some or all of your natural teeth, dentures can be used to replace your missing teeth – improving your health as well as your appearance. Dentures prevent the sagging of facial muscles, which makes a person with no teeth look much older. Dentures also enable you to eat and speak normally, little things often taken for granted until natural teeth are lost.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  When it comes to replacing one or more teeth in your mouth, a dental implant is often the treatment of choice and is also one of the most conservative treatments for tooth replacement. Implants are biocompatible posts that replace the roots of your missing teeth. They are physically and biologically designed to attach to your jaw bone and become the foundation for a natural looking restoration.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Instant Orthodontics If braces or Invisalign are not for you, then instant orthodontics is a creative solution to spaces between your teeth or misaligned teeth. Artfully crafted custom Porcelain Veneers or Empress Porcelain Crowns are placed over your teeth to instantly give you a magically attractive smile!
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Invisalign is comfortable to wear and does not require you to change your busy lifestyle. You visit your dentist every 1.5 - 2 months to check your progression and get new aligners. Average treatment time is only about a year. Because aligners are removable, you can continue to eat your favorite foods while brushing and flossing normally to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
• Braces
  When bruxism is caused by a misaligned jaw or by crooked and uneven teeth, a dentist or orthodontist may offer to realign the jaw or fitting a person for braces to treat the condition. However, the AAOM do not advise this, as misalignment has not been proven as a cause.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Everyone loves a bright, white smile. Today there are a variety of products and procedures available to help you improve the color of your teeth. At San Francisco Dental Spa, we use two best whitening systems available: Zoom in-office one hour whitening and Opalescence take-home tray whitening.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  In the hands of an experienced and capable dentist, cosmetic dentistry is a subtle blend of medicine and aesthetics, with the ultimate goal of producing results that are completely natural looking. Throughout his career, Dr. Alexander Kogan has consistently met this goal, giving thousands of patients the ideal smile they have always dreamed of having. He takes pride in offering individualized care to his patients, helping them to set realistic goals, and customizing plans around their specific needs. His devotion to customer satisfaction has resulted in a history of exceptional results and extremely satisfied patients.