Alta Loma Dental Care Patients, Fix That Chip, Crack or Stain with Dental Bonding

Do you have a tooth chip, fracture, gap or other structural issue and you’re not sure if it’s worth a fix? It is! Here at Alta Loma Dental Care, we have a tooth restorative solution that’s perfect for surface and structural issues that are too small for a crown but still deserve care.  Dental bonding can be used to restore and refinish the surface and structure of a tooth when it’s been compromised due to minor issues.  This versatile and effective dental solution has been advantageous for those Rancho Cucamonga, CA dental patients who are seeking a speedy and reliable smile fix—particularly for issues that are too big for a filling, but not quite enough for a crown or veneer.

If you’re in the Rancho Cucamonga area and you’ve been waiting to correct that tooth chip, crack, stubborn stain or gap, come see us here at Alta Loma Dental Care and well help you determine if bonding or any of our other restorative and cosmetic dental services can help.      

At Alta Loma Dental Care, Dental Hygiene Remains Our Patient Care Priority

Dental hygiene affects the brightness of your smile, the freshness of your breath, and most importantly, the function, structure and longevity of your teeth. If you practice proper dental hygiene habits, you can expect to benefit from minimal-to-no tooth decay, the absence of gum disease and its harmful effects, and a brighter, whiter smile that creates a wonderful impression. Conversely, if you neglect your dental hygiene, you’re asking for problems both minor and major.  Here at Alta Loma Dental Care, we work hard to communicate this to all of our Rancho Cucamonga dental patients.

There are a number of ways we’re here to help you protect your oral health through simple yet effective dental hygiene services.  Besides keeping all our patients educated on the importance of proper brushing and flossing, a smile-friendly diet, and diligent dental checkups, we can give you a comprehensive understanding of your current dental hygiene and specific steps you should be taking. Here at Alta Loma Dental Care, we provide complete restorative, surgical and smile improvement services that can correct periodontal and structural issues—which may be compromising your ability to effectively practice good dental hygiene.

While a health smile is important for everyone, no two are alike. For this reason, we encourage you to make an appointment at Alta Loma Dental Care.  Together we can discuss your current oral hygiene habits, as well as your state of oral health, to determine any needed treatments and to help you stay on the right track. We look forward to seeing you at our Rancho Cucamonga, CA practice and to helping you gain and maintain a beautiful smile.

Our Rancho Cucamonga, CA Cosmetic Dental Patients are Thrilled with the Results of Their Veneers

Did you know that veneers are one of the best methods for achieving that red carpet read smile? Did you also know that we regularly provide our cosmetic dental patients with veneers right here at Alta Loma Dental Care?

Veneers are essentially a thin porcelain shell that’s individually shaped and bonded to a tooth’s structure. They make is possible to correct discoloration, cracks, chips, gaps and other surface issues—resulting in a picture perfect, totally customized smile.  Our Rancho Cucamonga, CA cosmetic dental patients who have chosen veneers have been thrilled the results of their sleek, totally natural looking smile makeover.

The complete veneers process requires about two visits with time needed for tooth preparing and impressions, laboratory fabrication and finally permanent bonding.  When your veneers procedure is complete, you’ll be left with an ideal, stain resistant smile that requires little special maintenance.  While they may sound like a wonderful cosmetic dental solution, and they are, veneers aren’t for everyone.  If you’re interested in making over your smile, come see us here at Alta Loma Dental Care and we’ll help you decide if veneers can deliver the results you seek.

Wisdom Tooth Extractions

Wisdom teeth can be tricky.  While some never emerge, others become impacted, create gaps and cause misalignment.  Unfortunately, wisdom teeth never seem to grow in correctly.  This is a common concern among all patients, especially those that have just finished aligning their smile through an orthodontic treatment. 

You can prevent these problems from occurring by being proactive about your oral health.  Wisdom tooth extractions are simple and straight forward with the advanced technology, sedation and anesthesia available.  Once the wisdom teeth have been removed, I recommend a day of rest, medication and a soft diet.  This ensures that the healing process is quick and that you are comfortable during recovery. 

If you are in need of wisdom tooth extraction in the Alta Loma, CA area, or you aren’t sure if you should undergo this procedure, visit our website http://www.altalomadentalcare.com/wisdom-teeth/.  You can also call Alta Loma Dental Care with any questions about wisdom teeth you may have.  I look forward to helping you keep your smile healthy.

Dental Implants

Missing or extracted teeth might feel like a cosmetic issue, but they can actually have a serious impact on your oral health.  It’s important to restore your smile to prevent periodontal disease and misalignment.  While I offer a number of tooth restorative options at my practice, dental implants are one of the best tooth prosthetic options available.  This unique tooth replacement has a number of advantages over other restoratives:

•    They can be placed on patients regardless of age.  Teens, adults and seniors can all benefit from dental implants.
•    They can be placed anywhere within the mouth in both your top and bottom jaw.
•    Implants can be used to replace a single tooth or to replace multiple teeth for a complete smile makeover.
•    There is no need to modify any of the surrounding teeth to place the implant.  They don’t rely on any of the surrounding teeth for support, either.
•    With regular brushing, flossing and bi-annual dental visits, implants can last a lifetime.
•    They look and feel just like a natural tooth, blending in with the rest of your smile.
•    They do not affect your speech, eating, or cosmetic appearance.

Dental implants have left many of my Alta Loma, CA patients with a fully restored smile.  For a better understanding of the dental implant process and whether or not they will be the most successful option for your smile, arrange an appointment at Alta Loma Dental Care!

Tooth Whitening

Everyone wants a brighter, whiter smile.  Whether you are looking to improve your smile appearance after quitting smoking, to prepare for a wedding, audition or special event, or just to improve your confidence and feel more attractive, teeth whitening is a simple, but effective cosmetic option.  There are a number of tooth whitening products available on the market, including tooth pastes, mouthwashes, gels and strips.  However, many of these over-the-counter products aren’t as effective as patients would like. 

 

I offer professional teeth whitening and custom trays at my Alta Loma, CA practice.  With trays that are custom fabricated to meet the needs of your unique smile, teeth whitening is comfortable, effective and long lasting.  I provide all of my patients with instructions on how to use their new, custom whitening trays and prescribed whitening gel.  If you are looking to brighten your smile, contact my Alta Loma, CA practice and schedule an appointment.  I look forward to helping you brighten your smile!

Six Month Smiles

Are Six month smiles the right alignment solution for you?  If you are looking for an alternative to traditional orthodontic braces, this accelerated tooth straightening solution could be a great way to improve your smile alignment.  This unique orthodontic system has improved the tooth alignment of many of my Alta Loma, CA patients in a little under a year.   It is a great solution for patients with mild to moderate smile misalignment, gaps and crowding.  If you don’t require any major bite or alignment corrections, Six Month Smiles could be the perfect solution for you.  Here are just some of the benefits Six Month Smiles has to offer:

• ·         Accelerated treatment time


• ·         A more discreet appearance when compared to traditional braces


• ·         They are fairly indistinguishable in photographs and from a distance


• ·         A more economical alignment solution than most conventional orthodontic and cosmetic treatments


• ·         Comfortable alignment, as less force is needed for tightening and adjustments

I always want to make sure that my patients are getting the most out of their smile improvement and I’m happy to help you decide on the best solution for your unique smile.  I encourage patients to visit my Alta Loma, CA practice to determine if Six Month Smiles will provide you with the alignment results you’re seeking.