When a person loses a tooth due to disease or injury, or they require an extraction, a question we often hear at Community Dental Group is, “Do I really need a dental implant?” Dental implants are important for more reasons than simply the aesthetic ones, and we always recommend having a dental implant procedure done to replace any tooth as well as it’s vacant root space. Read more
Fillings are some of the most common dental procedures patients face, and these are both painless and quick in terms of your dental visit. At Community Dental Group, we want to help our patients to learn all about fillings and just what they can expect when they come in to have on performed! First and foremost, a filling is a procedure that requires little to no recovery time and often won’t even require an over the counter pain reliever, and they can help you to preserve your natural teeth in a long-lasting way. Read more
For most residents in Westlake Village, CA, oral care is a part of the daily routine. The majority of the practices that people have for the care of their teeth do come as a result of habits and behaviors that have been reinforced from early childhood. However, at Community Dental Group, we have also come to find that many of our clients in early adulthood often begin to experience some changes in dentition that come regardless of the healthy practices that are being engaged in.
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on the quality of a person’s smile by making positive changes to the condition of their teeth. From a corrective and restorative standpoint, dental implants are considered the best alternative to other options such as bridges and dentures as well as the ideal method for replacing broken and missing teeth. Many individuals have benefited from the emotional, psychological, and physical advantages that dental implants have over the other cosmetic dentistry options. Read more
One of the many cosmetic dentistry services that we offer at Community Dental Group is professional teeth whitening or dental bleaching. If you plan to have your teeth professionally whitened here at our Thousand Oaks office, we want you to be aware of the care issues you will need to follow, especially during the first 48 hours after the procedure has been completed. Read more
There are a number of reasons why tooth extractions are performed on patients at Community Dental Group. Granted, you may want to avoid having a tooth pulled and your dentist may do everything he or she can to save the tooth. However, in some cases, there is no other option and the tooth has to come out. We will usually perform a tooth extraction for one or more of the following reasons: Read more
Some of the key benefits of getting dental implants are the way in which they can improve the aesthetics and functionality of your teeth as well as how they can be used to replace one tooth or entire mouth full of teeth. They can also be used to secure and support full or partial dentures. Despite these benefits, there are certain individuals that do not make good candidates for getting dental implants. The individuals listed below should not consider going through a dental implant procedure and the oral surgery required. Read more
Whenever you have been diagnosed with a cavity at Community Dental Group, the most common restorative measure prescribed or recommended by your dentist will be a dental filling. In order to restore the tooth and save the remaining structure, the decayed area needs to be removed and then the filling is put in place to complete the procedure. This is still the most conservative method for restoring decay-damaged teeth. Read more
Any type of dental procedure that restores the appearance of an individual’s bite, gums, and/or teeth is common referred to as cosmetic dentistry. However, it may or may not restore the functionality. At Community Dental Group, 6 of the more common cosmetic dentistry procedures that we perform include the following: Read more
If you are embarrassed about your smile or try to hide it because of decayed or teeth that are missing, you may be able to restore the appearance of your teeth and not fear smiling again with one of two cosmetic dentistry procedures known as dental bridges or crowns. At Community Dental Group, our cosmetic dentists can give you a beautiful smile and restore your self-esteem in the process. These dental restorations help to restore the appearance and function of your teeth. Read more