Oceanside Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

A beautiful smile is one of the most sought after cosmetic features in the world. People from all backgrounds and professions want a bright, straight smile, and we are here to help turn that desire into reality. Whether through minor adjustments or major treatment plans, our cosmetic dentistry practice aims to improve your smile and help you build confidence in the way your teeth look.

• Fillings
• Teeth Whitening
• Bonding
• Porcelain Crowns
• Veneers
• Dental Implants
• Inlays and Onlays
• Porcelain Fixed Bridges
• Procera® Crowns
• Day White®
• Empress® Restorations
• Zoom!®

Fillings

Composite fillings act as a dentistry solution for problems such as tooth decay or cracks. A composite filling is a tooth-colored plastic and glass mixture used to restore decayed teeth. This procedure is also utilized for cosmetic improvements of the smile by fixing any discoloration or reshaping any disfigured teeth.

Teeth Whitening

A common request we receive is how to make a smile whiter and brighter. This is a relatively simple and quick treatment option that can be performed periodically. Certain foods and beverages, such as wine and coffee, stain the teeth and contribute to discoloration. The teeth whitening process provides a solution that lightens the shade of the teeth. Additionally, the process actually rids the teeth of plaque and tartar that tend to lead to dental problems.

Bonding

Dental bonding is the procedure where we apply a tooth colored plastic material to a patient’s tooth. Using a special light, the material hardens and bonds the material to the tooth.

Dental bonding is used to improve a patient’s smile. It can be used on cracked and decaying teeth. It also can be used for cavities. It can be used to change the shape and size of your teeth so you have a more uniform smile! It is also commonly used for receding gums by protecting the exposed teeth!

Porcelain Crowns

Getting porcelain crowns is the best way to have a very natural looking smile. They are used when simply filling in a tooth is not an option. There are times when they decay is so bad that we just have to use a porcelain crown. We also use them with severely damaged teeth or teeth that have already had multiple fillings. Porcelain crowns are attached right to your teeth so that they can function, even when you bite something really hard! There are several types of porcelain crowns so it is important to discuss which type is best for you with your dentist.

Veneers

Porcelain Veneers are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size, or length. We recommend this treatment to anyone experiencing discoloration that cannot be fixed with whitening or if your teeth are damaged. Porcelain veneers are also an option if you’re unhappy with the shape or look of your natural teeth.

Dental Implants

When you have missing teeth, an alternative solution to dentures is dental implants. While dentures are removable, dental implants provide permanent new teeth to restore your mouth’s function and appearance. Dental implants tend to offer a successful and lasting solution to the loss of some or all of your teeth.

Inlays and Onlays

Dental inlays and onlays are considered a conservative method of treating damaged teeth. They are used instead of placing a crown. Some dentists even use inlays and onlays to treat tooth decay. Instead of filling in the tooth, your dentist may use dental inlays and onlays.

Dental inlays and onlays are made in a dental lab and then fitted to your tooth. They are then bonded to your tooth.

Porcelain Fixed Bridges

Here at Galdiano Dentistry, we are pleased to offer porcelain fixed bridges for our patients.

Porcelain fixed bridges are used to replace missing teeth. It is an extremely safe way to replace your teeth, giving you a smile that you can be proud of!

Porcelain fixed bridges are the best way to have natural looking teeth. The teeth are attached to a metal bridge. The bridges are then fixed to your regular teeth so that they stay in place. It may be necessary to use crowns over your regular teeth to keep the bridge in place.

Porcelain fixed bridges are very durable and should last a long time, though you may need to have them re-cemented if they become loose.
Whether or not you are worried about your smile, bridges are also used to keep your remaining teeth in place. It helps you to eat and speak much better, not to mention a beautiful smile that you can be proud of!

Please contact us today at (760) 966-0800 if you have any questions about porcelain fixed bridges or you would like to be seen by one of our dentists.

Procera® Crowns

Here at Galdiano Dentistry, we are proud to offer Procera crowns to our patients. It is our goal to stay up-to-date on the latest dental advances. We do this by offering Procera crowns. They are metal free and very natural looking. Each crown is made specifically for your missing or broken tooth. We can even pick a color so your cap will match the rest of your teeth.

Once we decide to place a Procera crown in your mouth, our dentist will order a crown for you. Once it comes in, we will make sure that it is perfect for your mouth – if not, we will send it back for adjustments. We will then cement your Procera crown into your mouth.

Procera crowns are really natural because they are made specifically for you. Our dentist will even match the tooth to the color of your teeth so that it is completely normal looking.

If you have any questions about Procera crowns, don’t hesitate to contact us today at (760) 966-0800.