Diagnostic

• Dental Examination

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  I got a teeth cleaning done by the hygenist Olga and I was very pleased with her work. She was very kind and gave good and doable suggestions for how I should care for my teeth. I appreciated how personable she was and look forward to going back to her.
• Fluoride Treatment
  If you have any questions about Fluoride treatment and you live in Clayton, and San Ramon or surrounding area, give us a call today!
• Dental Sealants
  Sealants are thin layers of resin that are placed on the pits, fissures, and grooves of molars to prevent decay on these surfaces.

Restorative

• Fillings
• Resin Composite
  There are different materials that inlays are made of, including gold, porcelain, and composite resins. Porcelain and composite inlays and onlays are cosmetic alternatives to fillings and are very strong compared to regular white fillings. Gold inlays and onlays are also suitable alternatives, but their appearance makes them less popular.
• Veneers
  This is one way to quickly get that beautiful smile. Veneers and Laminates are a thin shell of porcelain or resin that is bonded to the surface of the teeth. This can change their shape, shade, and position to improve the cosmetics of your teeth and smile. They are also used to replace and restore any lost tooth structure where indicated.
• Crowns
  A crown (cap) is a restoration that is placed on teeth that have lost a lot of their structure. There are various types of crowns, ranging from full porcelain to full metal crowns. Your dentist will explain the advantages and disadvantages of each kind for you.
• Bridges
  Both crowns and bridges are created to match the color, height, texture, and overall appearance of your teeth. Most crowns and bridges will last for life, eliminating the need to replace them unless they fall out or become loose. You may prolong the durability of your crowns and bridges by practicing good oral hygiene and visiting your dentist for regular check-ups and cleanings.
• Restorative Dentistry
  Dental implants play an essential role in restorative dentistry. Because they are permanent prosthetics that are both natural-looking and cosmetically appealing, implants can be used either for cosmetic purposes or for complete full-mouth restorations.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  If for any reason the pulp space is exposed to the outside, the tissue becomes contaminated and eventually infected. The exposure of pulp happens in many circumstances, such as when you have a large cavity or a fractured tooth. Your dentist can explain the exact reason for damage to this tissue. In these cases, the treatment is usually root canal treatment.

Periodontics

• Deep Cleaning
  1- You may experience some cold and heat sensitivity (especially after deep cleaning).2- If you have received anesthesia do not eat anything until the numbness has worn off.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Though many advances have been made in the field of dentistry, loss of teeth is still an ongoing problem. In the United States, 26% of adults between the ages of sixty-five and seventy-five have lost all of their teeth. Currently, there are a number of options available for people who have lost their teeth. One of the most versatile and affordable is a set of removable dentures.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  During the last 20 years, dental implants have become a desirable alternative to other methods of replacing missing teeth. Excellent success rates and a range of available options give dentists a variety of new ways to treat and replace lost teeth.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  We at Perfect Smiles just don't work for patients. We work with them. From initial diagnosis to oral surgery, we are there, actively pursuing the best of means to realize our patients' objectives. Every procedure, big or small, is treated with utmost care and importance and each dental procedure is tailored to address the specific needs of our patients' goals from both aesthetic and medical perspectives. And we don't leave anything to chance. Proactive thinkers and cautious professionals that we are, informed and in-sync with the changing dynamics in the dental field is the only way to go.
• Jaw Surgery
  Dr. Osmolinski is a highly motivated Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with extensive didactic and clinical experience in the field of medicine and dentistry. He has earned his DDS from the University of Pittsburg, earning his post graduate degree at the University of Rochester in Oral Surgery, and completing his residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is friendly, enthusiastic, and approachable, and he comes to us after the completion of hundreds of difficult and challenging cases. He is a an international presenter on relevant matters including Implant Supported Restorations and has completed the aforementioned with superior esthetic results.Dr. Osmolinski’s services include, sedation and general anesthesia, simple and complex extractions, socket preservation, soft and hard tissue grafting procedures, placement of dental implants, diagnosis and biopsy of potential precancerous lesions, surgical management of facial trauma and life-threatening infections, orthognathic surgery on patients in active orthodontic treatment and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders
• Tooth Extractions
  7- For more complex surgical procedures, including Impacted Wisdom Tooth Extraction, Implant Surgical Procedures, etc: You will receive an ice wrap which should be worn for the rest of the day until you go to bed on the day of surgery (10 minutes on and 5 minutes off). Instructions for various surgical treatments will have some unique directions, which will be supplied to you at the time of your treatment.
• Bone Grafting
  You will have several sutures (stitches) placed at the surgical site. These sutures may or may not be resorbable. If you have been told that you received external silk sutures, they have to be removed by us. The sutures will cause a pulling of your tissue over the bone grafting site. Since the bone graft site will have approximately 15 % more bone fill than what was naturally there, it is imperative that you do not pull up your lips or cheeks to show or examine the area. The undue pressure will cause the sutures to widen away from the surgical site, expose bone, create more pain, and delay healing dramatically. This delay can lead to the need for the area to be sutured again when you are seen for your 1 week post-surgical evaluation. The sutures will remain in place for 2 to 3 weeks depending on the size of the graft, the severity of the pathology, and the condition of the tissue being sutured.

Orthodontics

• Braces
  When people hear the word “braces” the first image that comes to mind is metal wire and brackets on the teeth. Not only do these traditional braces cause gum irritation, but let’s face it, they are not very attractive! Fortunately, orthodontic technology has come a long way in the last few years.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Teeth stains are inevitable due to our consumption of a variety of foods and drinks (soda, spicy food, coffee, etc.). However, advanced teeth whitening technology has enabled dentists to whiten teeth without adversely affecting the tooth structure.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Perfect Smiles, Dr. David Cartago DDS is General and Cosmetic Dentist practicing in San Ramon, CA 94583 offering Family and Cosmetic Dentistry - Patient Survey