The vast majority of dental procedures our dentists perform, including cosmetic and restorative dentistry, can be completed in a single office visit and do not require any kind of surgery. Even so, it is good to know that we do offer advanced dentistry should the need arise. The dentists at Downey Family Dentistry discuss common surgical treatments that can be performed in our office.
Tooth Extraction
The primary goal of restorative dental treatments such as tooth-colored fillings and crowns is to repair your tooth so that it can still be useful for biting and chewing. Rarely, however, the damage to the tooth is so great that it cannot be repaired entirely. When this happens, your dentist recommends tooth extraction. Allowing the unhealthy tooth to remain in your mouth, or to fall out on its own, could cause irreversible damage to the surrounding teeth and even the underlying bone. The good news is that we offer a number of dental prosthetics as solutions for lost or extracted teeth.
Dental Implant Surgery
Dental implants are one such solution. Implants are an increasingly popular alternative to removable dentures and permanent dental bridges. Compared to these options, implants function and appear most like a healthy, natural tooth. We attribute this to the metal post that must be surgically implanted into your jaw. Much like the tooth root, this post preserves bone density and affords a greater stability than that of dentures. Because the surgical site must fully heal before the artificial tooth is affixed, the implant procedure cannot be completed until a healing period of up to three months. We also offer dentures retained by implants.
Full Mouth Reconstruction
Sometimes it takes much more than a single dental treatment to bring health and beauty to your smile. Full mouth reconstruction employs several procedures to achieve this, often combining restorative and cosmetic dentistry to address such issues as multiple cavities, oral infections, or advanced periodontal disease. After thoroughly evaluating your teeth and gums, your dentist will create a unique plan that meets your needs entirely.
About Your Downey Dentists
Questions about advanced dentistry in Downey, CA? To learn more about our services, or to schedule an appointment with one of our dentists, contact us at (562) 219-3454. Our Downey dentist office welcomes patients living in Lakewood, Whittier, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, and the neighboring communities.
