GENERAL DENTISTRY
At Spark Dental, our team of dental experts are dedicated to every patient's oral care. Whether you require a routine dental checkup or a more intricate dental surgery, we are equipped and trained to handle the task with precision and utmost care. Our goal is to help every individual in the San Diego, CA community achieve optimal dental health, giving them a healthy and radiant smile.
COMPREHENSIVE, ROUTINE EXAMS
Maintaining optimal oral health is crucial, and regular exams and cleanings are an essential aspect of achieving this goal. We highly recommend our patients to visit us every six months for a routine cleaning and exam. During the appointment, our experts will thoroughly clean your teeth and examine your oral cavity for any signs of problems. In case we notice anything alarming, we work in partnership with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that suits your needs.
ORAL CANCER SCREENINGS
Maintaining optimal oral health is crucial, and regular exams and cleanings are an essential aspect of achieving this goal. We highly recommend our patients to visit us every six months for a routine cleaning and exam. During the appointment, our experts will thoroughly clean your teeth and examine your oral cavity for any signs of problems. In case we notice anything alarming, we work in partnership with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that suits your needs.
PERIODONTAL & GUM THERAPY
Healthy gums are the foundation of your oral health and have a dramatic impact on your overall wellness. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than half of adult Americans suffer from some level of periodontal disease. In its early stages, we can often reverse periodontal disease with proper treatment. In its later stages, we can control the infection with proper care and keep you on an effective schedule to help you stay healthy.
FILLINGS
Dental fillings are a type of dental restoration used to repair small to moderate-sized areas of decay in the tooth. The process for dental fillings is generally quite simple and involves several steps:
1. First, we apply a local anesthetic to the area surrounding the tooth to ensure the process is comfortable.
2. Once this is complete, the tooth is cleaned and the decay is carefully removed.
3. Next, the area is filled with composite resin and shaped to blend with the rest of the tooth.
4. Finally, the filling is hardened with a special light and polished to ensure a beautiful, blendable appearance.
ROOT CANAL THERAPY
Root canal therapy is a dental procedure that involves removing the pulp (soft tissue inside your tooth) and nerves from a severely decayed or fractured tooth. This is necessary to stop infection from spreading to neighboring teeth or other parts of the body. After the pulp is removed, the canals of the tooth are cleaned and sealed with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha. The final step involves placing a dental crown over the tooth to restore its strength and appearance while protecting it from further damage.
TOOTH EXTRACTIONS
Tooth extraction may be necessary for a variety of reasons: severe damage, advanced periodontal disease. Impacted teeth, or teeth that have become stuck in gum tissue or bone cause pain and push your adjacent teeth out of alignment, and should be removed. Wisdom teeth are a special category of tooth extraction. It is recommended that they be removed as early as possible to prevent future problems. Also, some teeth are removed as part of larger procedures like dentures or implants.
