Among our many dental services, Community Dental Group provides dental implants for individuals living in Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, and Westlake Village. Dental implants have long been recognized as the best long-term alternative for replacing teeth that are broken or damaged due to traumatic injury or have been lost due to tooth decay. However, we have seen that they are rarely covered by many insurance plans because of their classification as an elective (not recommended by the dentist) cosmetic dentistry procedure. Read more

When the new year begins, many people create resolutions that they try to stick to all year long. We all know that resolutions can be difficult, but there are things you can do to make progress right away and make it easier to change your behaviors.

The reason resolutions are difficult is because it’s hard to change engrained habits and behaviors that you have been pursuing for a long time. A visual reminder of your goals can be very useful.

If one of your goals is to make sure that you do the best job yet on dental health this year, then you should consider cosmetic dentistry as a way to help you reach your goal. You’ll be able to see and feel the difference with your whiter teeth, so you’ll feel more motivated to succeed. Read more

Many individuals today have some degree of periodontal disease despite the fact that they may not even realize it or see any recognizable symptoms. During your initial consultation at with your dentist at Community Dental Group, they will discuss your oral health in detail after performing a routine examination. During the exam, there are certain things that they will typically check for including: Read more

Composite or dental bonding is a specific procedure wherein a dentist utilizes a durable, tooth-colored resin to improve or restore the appearance of a tooth or multiple teeth. The material is applied to the tooth (teeth) and then hardened with a special blue light known as a curing light. The process is usually recommended when a person’s tooth/teeth have cosmetic and/or structural flaws that are in need of repair. Read more

When you think about it, dental bridges are appropriately named as such because they bridge the gap that one or more missing teeth has created. Bridges are usually constructed of two or more crowns that act as anchors and are called “abutment” teeth. They are usually situated on both sides of the gap created by the missing tooth or teeth and there is a false tooth known as a “pontic” in between them. The pontic is usually made from one of several materials such as alloys, gold, porcelain, or a combination of these. In most cases, a dental bridge will be supported by implants or a person’s natural teeth. Read more