Woodland Hills Dentist | Best Dental Care | Best Dentist Services Calabasas Smiles provides excellent dental care for Woodland Hills residents, including cleaning and whitening.
Why You Need Regular Dental Care
Make sure you get your teeth cleaned and X-rayed regularly! Visit your Woodland Hills dentist at least once every six months to make sure your teeth and gums are healthy and get them scraped by the hygienist to prevent buildup of plaque and tarter. Of course you’ll need to brush and floss after every meal, too, but tooth decay can be a problem even with the best daily care.
Why? Because the food that stays in your mouth even a short time breaks down into acids that harm your teeth and lead to cavities or root canals. Also, if you develop pockets on the lining of your gums, food can stick there and lead to gum disease. Here’s a rundown of the services your dentist can provide: •
X-rays: These allow the dentist to see if you have cavities that need care. Get cavities filled early to avoid the need for a root canal!
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Cleaning: The hygienist will scrape off buildup that has been resisting your toothbrush, Waterpik or floss. You should have this done because it can also cause decay or lead to gum disease. The dentist or the hygienist can also do a “deep cleaning” to smooth out the pockets of the gums.
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Tooth care: The dentist can fill small cavities, or put caps on larger ones.
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Root canals: It the cavity is too deep, the dentist has to remove the nerves at the base of the tooth and put a crown on it.
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Bridges: If the tooth can’t be saved, the dentist must pull it and anchor a replacement to a neighboring tooth or between two teeth.
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Gum surgery: The dentist will refer you to a specialist who will reshape the gum line to eliminate pockets that hold food and cause tooth decay at the lower part of the tooth.
Dentists can also provide implants and cosmetic improvements to your teeth. A leading Woodland Hills dental practice is Calabasas Smiles, at 26787 Agoura Road. Call 818-878-7300.