Pediatric Dentistry

At Alta Loma Dental Care, we provide pediatric services to patients who are old enough to visit the dentist. A child should have his or her first dental appointment by the age of one-year-old, to aid in periodontal health and set a strong foundation for permanent teeth to come. We understand that some children may fear the dentist, but we promise to make your child as comfortable as possible during their visit.

Children are prone to tooth decay, partly because young children’s teeth are difficult to clean. Because our pediatric dentists work with patients with new teeth, they place an early emphasis on oral health education. These duties include educating not only the patients but their parents as well, on the best ways to keep those pearly whites clean. While providing basic dental services to younger patients, the goal is to help them establish healthy habits that will follow them through youth and beyond.

If you have questions or concerns about pediatric dentistry, please give us a call. To learn about services we provide at our practice, visit www.altalomadentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment in our Alta Loma, CA office, call Alta Loma Dental Care at 909-987-6268.

Keeping Up With Regular Cleanings

It is recommended by the Academy of General Dentistry to have a dentist or hygienist perform a dental cleaning every six months.  At Alta Loma Dental Care, we encourage patients to maintain a great oral health routine at home, but it is still important to come into the office for regular professional cleanings.  However much you brush and floss, some harmful bacteria grow in your mouth that cause gum disease and can only be removed by a dental professional.

It’s important to see a professional regularly to locate and monitor areas in the mouth that may need special attention, and a dentist can tell you if you may be missing a spot or skipping an important step in your regular oral care routine.  During a teeth cleaning, a hygienist thoroughly clean the area above and below the gum line with scaling tools to rid them of plaque and tartar. After the surfaces of the teeth are cleaned, the hygienist flosses between every one of your teeth and may apply fluoride if recommended by the dentist.

To learn more about teeth cleanings and all the services we provide at the practice, visit www.altalomadentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment in our Alta Loma, CA office, call Alta Loma Dental Care at 909-987-6268.

Laser Treatment for Gums

The doctors of Alta Loma Dental Care have seen great results at the practice from laser technology.  This advancement in the technology available to dentists has been especially successful in periodontal treatments.  Patients experiencing every stage of gum disease can see improvement from laser treatment.  The laser is so effective in periodontal treatments because it can target unhealthy gum tissue and leave healthy tissue undisturbed. The precision that can be achieved with a laser results in less trauma to the mouth and less recovery time.

In the past, periodontal treatment was completed using more aggressive tools and often required stitches. With a precise laser, treating only the affected gum tissue and not damaging any healthy gums is more efficient and causes little to no bleeding, which means less swelling after the procedure.  Patients often find the laser procedure relatively painless, so less and sometimes no anesthetic is needed! 

To learn more about the periodontal treatments we offer, visit www.altalomadentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment in our Alta Loma, CA office, call Alta Loma Dental Care at 909-987-6268.

Restore Tooth Function with Dental Implants

Many options exist to replace missing teeth but only one – dental implants – can provide the feel, function, and appearance of natural teeth. When a damaged or decayed tooth is removed, both the visible part of the tooth called the crown and the root is lost. A dental implant is placed in the jawbone so that it can fuse with your natural bone and become a strong and sturdy for replacement teeth. If this sounds like something you’re interested in, our doctors at Alta Loma Dental Care can walk you through the process.

Dental implants are the closest you can get to natural and healthy teeth. They allow you to confidently eat, laugh, talk, play and enjoy all of your daily activities without being self-conscious about your smile. After meeting with one of our doctors to develop your treatment plan, he or she will discuss the placement of dental implants with you. After the placement of the implants is complete, you will receive a smile makeover that will boost your self-esteem and have you showing off those new pearly whites.

If you have questions or concerns about dental implants or restorative dentistry, please give us a call. To learn about services we provide at our practice, visit www.altalomadentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment in our Alta Loma, CA office, call Alta Loma Dental Care at 909-987-6268.