General Dentistry
Helping our patients maintain a healthy mouth and smile is the main goal of general dentistry. We prefer to provide more minor, preventive care than to see patients suffer with more intensive treatments from a problem that was not managed in time. We want to ensure that your oral health is in its optimal state and positively contributing to the health of your entire body. We are here to brighten your smile and pave the way for a brighter life.
- Cleanings And Exams
- VELscope® Oral Cancer Screenings
- Sealants
- Digital X-Rays
- Simple Tooth Extractions
- Oral Hygiene Aids
- Panoramic X-rays
Cleanings And Exams
Having a dental practice perform a checkup and regular cleaning gives a preventive approach to dental care. These general dentistry treatments help prevent problems with your teeth, gums and jaw bones, or they catch and manage problems before they worsen. During your visit, our doctors will take a picture of the current standing of your dental health and what would be needed to keep your oral hygiene in its best state.
Request an Appointment
VELscope® Oral Cancer Screenings
Nobody wants to hear that they may have oral cancer. Although it can be fatal, it is easier to treat the earlier it is caught. For this reason, we are proud to assist our patients with an oral cancer screening. We want to help our patients survive this often fatal disease.
Oral cancer will typically show up as white or red patches or lesions inside of your mouth. You may even notice the lesions on your tongue or on the floor of your mouth. Many people experience a hard time swallowing, bleeding in the mouth, or even swelling in your face or neck.
Sealants
When we apply a dental sealant, we paint a plastic coating on top of your teeth. This makes your teeth smooth getting rid of the rough edges, depressions, and grooves that are commonly found on teeth. It is essentially a protective coating against tooth decay and cavities.
The most common place to paint sealants is on back teeth since they are often irregular. They can also be very hard to reach, even if you brush your teeth regularly. We use it more on children though we do perform sealants on adults too!
Digital X-Rays
X-Rays are used to examine the inside of your teeth. We are hoping to be able to catch any problems that we can’t see with the naked eye! Using radiology, we are able to see which teeth are developing cavities. We may also see some teeth or gum areas that may require some extra work.
Simple Tooth Extractions
While tooth extraction is usually a last resort treatment option for a tooth that is damaged, infected, or causing problems to nearby teeth, we are here to help if you are ever in one of these situations.
At Galdiano Dentistry, our staff uses excellent care and skill when performing a tooth extraction to ensure that your procedure is as comfortable and painless as possible. For your comfort, we offer several anesthetic and sedation options.
Conditions that may require tooth extraction include:
- Severe infection that has destroyed a portion of the tooth
- Bone loss as a result of infection
- Serious tooth decay
- Overcrowding of teeth
We will provide you with detailed post-treatment care specific to you so that you can properly take care of your smile during recovery.
For more information on tooth extraction or to schedule an appointment today, please contact our office today at (760) 966-0800.
Request an Appointment