Welcome to SoCal Dental of Valencia

A composite filling is a tooth-colored material that repairs tiny to moderately sized dental cavities or damaged teeth. Composite fillings are made of plastic resin and fine glass particles, offering an aesthetically pleasing and durable alternative to amalgam fillings.  We help patients match the material to their teeth, offering an almost invisible restoration that blends with the surrounding teeth.

When placing composite fillings, our dentists remove the damaged or decayed part of the tooth, creating a rough surface for the fillings. After applying the bonding agent, we layer and shape the composite resin material to match your tooth’s natural contours. Ext, we use a special light to cure all layers, ensuring a durable and robust bond. Finally, we refine the filling to realize your desired contour and shape.

Start experiencing the perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality with our composite detail fillings by scheduling your appointment today.   

While flossing and brushing are great, they are not enough. You should visit your dentist twice a year. The dedication at SoCal Dental of Valencia to your oral health extends to offering thorough dental cleanings and examinations, which are key pillars of preventive dentistry.

During your visit, our highly trained hygienists meticulously remove tartar and plaque buildup along the gumline and from your teeth. Dental cleaning prevents the onset of dental issues like gum disease and cavities.

We will also examine your teeth and oral cavity using digital imaging tests. Our patients benefit from dental examinations in the following ways:

• Early detection of gum disease and tooth cavities
• Individualized guidance to improve dietary habits, flossing, and brushing
• Lowered the need for more complicated and expensive treatments in the future
• Monitoring for signs and symptoms of bite changes, enamel wear, or oral cancer

Your dental appointment is a chance to discuss your oral health concerns and get answers to your questions. We are devoted to making your preventive care experience informative, thorough, and comfortable, and we offer dental exams and cleanings that prioritize your long-term health. 

A dental implant functions as an artificial tooth root made of titanium and inserted into your jawbone below the gums. The implants offer a strong foundation for a replacement tooth. Over time, the implant fuses with your jawbone through osseointegration. After the integration, we can securely attach a denture, bridge, or crown to your implant, offering a robust, durable solution for your missing tooth.  

We offer different dental implants to accommodate different patients’ needs, offering a natural-looking and durable solution for tooth replacement. These types are as follows:

• Endosteal implants
• Subperiosteal implants
• All-on-4 implants

Missing teeth can prevent you from enjoying essential life aspects, including self-confidence, eating, and speaking. SoCal Dental of Valencia offers stellar customized dentures to meet your cosmetic goals, budget, and oral health needs.

We offer two types of dentures, namely:

• Full dentures —We recommend full dentures if you have many missing teeth. A full denture comprises an upper arch, a lower arch, and a plastic base. The base is the color of your gums and holds a set of porcelain or plastic teeth. It is held in your mouth by forming a seal with your gums.
• Partial dentures are ideal for patients with missing teeth but healthy teeth. It comprises a removable, gum-coated plastic base with porcelain or plastic teeth attached. It connects to your existing teeth, filling in gaps,  improving your smile.

Our dentists will conduct an examination to determine which form of denture is best for your dental needs.

Are you self-conscious about your smile due to cosmetic imperfections like cracks, severe discoloration, tooth misalignment, gaps, and chips? We can help you hide these issues using porcelain veneers, giving you a whiter, straighter, and more symmetric appearance. 

Here is what to expect with our porcelain veneers procedure:

• Initial consultation — One of our competent dentists will examine your teeth to determine whether you qualify for veneers. We will discuss what you do not like about your smile and the corrections we can make. We will also look at different smile designs to determine which suits your lip structure, jaw form, and facial shape. Please feel free to raise your concerns or ask questions.
• Taking impressions —  Your dentist will take your mouth’s impressions to craft the porcelain veneers. We use digital impressions, eliminating the need for messy impressions. The impressions allow you to see your new smile on the model before we start the procedure.
• Preparations — We will prepare your treated tooth by removing some enamel once your veneers are ready. Removing the enamel ensures the veneers fit seamlessly and naturally with other teeth, preventing them from protruding.  We use reduction guides to ensure the enamel removal is minimal and uniform.
• Placement —  Next, we will permanently bond the veneers to your tooth. We will also make smile adjustments to ensure proper fit, comfort, and function. 

Tooth extraction involves removing the tooth from its socket. While we strive to preserve your natural tooth, certain conditions may make tooth extraction the best treatment for restoring your teeth’s functionality and appearance. These conditions include the following:

• Serious infection that has damaged a considerable part of your tooth and its supporting bone structure
• Severe decay that has damaged your tooth beyond repair, making restoration impossible
• Tooth overcrowding
• Dental injury
• Fractured tooth

After tooth extraction, we are glad to offer you one of the most effective tooth replacement options to restore your oral health to optimal beauty, health, and functionality.

Our dental team is committed to using exceptional care and skills when performing a tooth extraction to ensure your experience is painless and comfortable.

The last thing we want is the development of infections or a dry socket during recovery. That is why we offer our patients aftercare guidelines, including the following:

• Drinking a lot of water
• Eating soft foods
• Keeping the mouth clean
• Taking your medication as instructed
• Avoid smoking or using a straw

A dental crown fits snugly over your weakened or damaged tooth. It is tailored to resemble the natural tooth’s color, shape, and size, offering aesthetic and functional benefits. After your dentist places the crown, your compromised tooth will be protected from natural pressures and stress from everyday activities like chewing and eating. It will also help the tooth keep its structure.

Once we determine that you qualify for porcelain crowns, here is what to expect with the placement procedure:

• We will first prepare your tooth for the dental crown or remove the decayed parts of your tooth
• We will take impressions of the mouth that we will send to our dental lab, where our skilled technicians will craft it
• Before leaving your initial appointments, we will place a temporary crown on your tooth
• Once our qualified technicians make the final crown, you will return to our North Hollywood dental office so that we can bond the final crown in place.

Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. Not being proud of your smile can impact your confidence and how you present yourself to the world. Teeth whitening is an easy, minimally invasive treatment to achieve your dream smile. 

Although durable, your tooth enamel dulls and becomes yellow over time. Genetics, smoking, tobacco, and age are some of the factors that contribute to tooth discoloration. Once your enamel is compromised, whitening toothpaste and regular cleanings will be inadequate to remove stains.

Teeth whitening candidates should practice oral hygiene and have healthy gums and teeth. Your dentist will first treat tooth decay or periodontal disease before cosmetic treatments. Tooth whitening only works on surface stains. Therefore, if your teeth have intrinsic discoloration, we can recommend an alternative option like veneers.

At SoCal Dental of Valencia, we offer two types of teeth whitening options, including the following:

• In-office whitening — It offers rapid results and is ideal for patients desiring instant tooth appearance improvement. Our dentist will apply a protective dam around the teeth and use a high-concentration whitening gel. You might experience sensitivity after and during the procedure, but it will disappear within a few days.
• Take-home whitening kit which includes professional-grade whitening gel and custom-fitted trays— The dentist will take impressions or dental scans of the teeth to create trays, ensuring a perfect fit. The treatment approach requires applying whitening gel daily for three weeks, allowing you to gradually realize your desired degree of whiteness.

Contact us at 661-554-4545 to take the first step towards a more radiant smile.

The health of your natural teeth extends to the tooth root and the soft tissues beneath the crown. Root canal therapy is tailored to treat infection and inflammation within your tooth’s soft tissue, where connective tissues and blood vessels are held. It ultimately repairs and saves the natural tooth.

The treatment is ideal if you have a deep cavity, damage, or injury that is causing infection. For the procedure to be successful, your tooth should be well enough to be preserved. If not, we can recommend another treatment option, like tooth extraction.

We will first administer local anesthesia to numb your affected region during the treatment process. We can also offer sedation dentistry to relax you if you are anxious. Next, we will remove the infected pulp and clean your pulp chamber to prevent future infections before filling your tooth using a dental filling. Finally, we will place a crown over the tooth to restore strength.

We will also offer aftercare instructions to help you maintain the strength and health of the treated tooth.

Do not allow tooth pain to affect your quality of life when we can help you realize a pain-free and healthy smile. Please call our North Hollywood-based dental office at 661-554-4545 to schedule your consultation.

Periodontal disease (gum disease) develops when plaque accumulates along your gumline and on your teeth. Over time, the plaque hardens into tartar, resulting in gingivitis (gum inflammation). If left untreated, it progresses to periodontitis, which can cause bone loss, tooth loss, and gum recession.

You might be suffering from gum disease if you notice signs and symptoms like red and swollen gums, bleeding while flossing or brushing, persistent bad breath, gum recession, or loose teeth. During your initial consultation, our skilled team will review the seriousness of your condition before recommending the best treatment option. While treatment options for periodontitis vary depending on the patient’s needs and the stage of the condition, our goal is to restore your oral health and prevent further disease progression.

Different types of treatment options we offer include the following:

• Scaling and root planing — The treatment option is ideal for early to moderate periodontitis. Dentists recommend it when periodontal pockets measure deeper than four millimeters or diagnostic imaging shows tartar buildup below your gums. Scaling involves removing tartar and plaque buildup from below and above the gumline. Root planing involves smoothing rough surfaces on your tooth roots where bacteria accumulate. The treatment requires up to four visits, each focusing on a different mouth section.
• Antibiotic therapy — Our dentists recommend antibiotic therapy after scaling and root planing, especially for individuals with persistent infection or deeper pockets, to reduce inflammation and prevent persistent infections. Depending on your needs, we can prescribe oral medication or apply the antibiotic directly to your affected regions.
• Bone and soft tissue grafts — We can recommend this treatment option when serious gum disease has led to significant bone loss or tissue loss, mainly if gum recession is severe or your teeth are loose. The procedure uses synthetic materials or donor tissue to regenerate lost gum or bone tissue. The treatment stabilizes teeth and improves their appearance and functionality.
• Maintenance and prevention — Treating periodontitis successfully requires maintenance and ongoing care. At SoCal Dental of Valencia, we create individualized maintenance plans that include routine dental cleanings, comprehensive home care guidelines, and identifying and monitoring potential problem areas.

For more information about our periodontal care services or to book your dental appointment, please contact us at 661-554-4545.

Misaligned or crooked teeth can cause embarrassment to many people. Nevertheless, the appearance of braces may deter patients from rectifying the issue. We offer Invisalign as an alternative solution that gives you straight, more aesthetically attractive teeth. 

Invisalign is a series of custom-made, transparent aligners designed to fit snugly over the teeth. The aligners gradually move the teeth into your desired position.

Here is what to expect during the treatment:

• The treatment journey starts with a consultation where our qualified dentists will discuss your oral health goals, answer your questions, and determine whether you are eligible for Invisalign. If you qualify, we will take digital impressions using a 3D scanner. The 3D imaging technology allows us to create customized, invisible, comfortable, removable, and effective aligners.
• We will send the images to our dental lab, where our technician will create your customized aligners.
• Once the aligners are ready, you should return to our office to try on your initial set.
• You should also return to our office every six weeks for dental checkups. The checkups permit the dentist to track the progress and make relevant adjustments.
• While treatment duration varies, many people complete treatment in twelve to eighteen months. After aligning your teeth, we will give you retainers to maintain your new smile.