General & Preventive Dentistry in Glendale, CA
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General, Preventive, and Family Dentistry
Dr. Oh is a general dentist who provides preventive and family dental care for patients of every age in Glendale. From routine checkups and cleanings to fillings, sealants, and pediatric care, our team focuses on catching small issues early so they don’t turn into bigger, more involved treatment down the road.
We welcome patients of all ages in one practice, so parents and children can schedule visits together and build a consistent relationship with the same dental team over time. Below are the preventive and family dentistry services we offer.
Regular Dental Check-up
Regular dental check up exams and cleaning are essential parts of maintaining a healthy smile and preventing problems from arising. Dental checkups should be completed every six months to maintain optimal, healthy oral conditions.
Our office staff, as an interdisciplinary team, will work to help you be informed about your oral health condition and design optimal treatment plans to prevent problems and maintain a defect-free oral condition.
Emergency Dentistry
Accidents can happen at any time. We are here to accommodate you in every situation. We will work to restore your smile as quickly as possible while preventing you from experiencing pain and discomfort for long.
Our experienced team knows that a dental emergency is never easy, and we are here to get you as comfortable as quickly as possible. We offer affordable, emergency dental care that will get you back to everyday life as soon as possible. We will try our best to get you on our schedule the same day and work diligently to treat you quickly and bring you back to comfort.
Dental Fillings
A filling is a simple restoration procedure used to restore cavities or other mild decay or deterioration. Fillings are very common and have a high success rate. We offer composite restorations that are tooth colored and appear natural for teeth. During the filing procedure, dentists clean out the decay inside the cavity. Once it is confirmed that all cavities are cleaned out and remaining tooth structure is solid and clean, the tooth is prepared and filled with composite to restore the lost structure to bring back original shape and function. Through this procedure, the damaged tooth is cleaned out of all bacterial infection and strength and integrity of the tooth is restored adequately.
Dental Sealants
Sealants are thin coatings that are painted on teeth to protect deep groove areas from forming cavities by accumulating stains. These are typically used in children but can also be used in adults as well. Sealants are considered preventative dentistry since they lower the possibility of developing cavities in locations that are more prone to accumulating stains that can eventually lead to becoming caries if not properly cleaned out. Sealants will be applied to areas with deep grooves that are harder for toothbrush bristles to reach and clean out adequately so it will result in shallower grooves that’s smoother and easier to clean. Sealants are a quick and affordable option to prevent cavities and tooth fillings.
Pediatric Dentistry
Taking care of teeth is one important aspect of keeping oneself healthy. Therefore, forming good dental hygiene and dental experience for children are very important. Dental care for children can be relatively different compared to adults. Every experience will be new for the children and visiting the dental clinic, not to mention having to sit still in a chair while someone peers inside their mouth and uses different tools, can be a strange and even frightening experience for them. So it helps to find a professional who can expertly meet the needs of your whole family and address their concerns and fears adequately.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Periodontal structures, including the gums surrounding the tooth and the bones underneath, are the foundation structures for the teeth. These are what’s keeping your teeth root intact to provide proper functions for them. It is essential that signs of periodontitis are identified as early as possible and prevented from further progressing into more advanced stages. All the gum problems begin with gingivitis. Minor redness, swelling, or mild bleeding are early signs of gum diseases. If these signs are not addressed in a timely manner, the infection can spread down into your connective tissues, causing permanent structural damage.
Night Guard
Night Guards or Occlusal guards are provided as treatment plans to prevent these damages from parafunctional habits. What these guards do is re-programming of the jaw joints and Masseter muscles and disabling full closure of the jaw thus preventing traumatic forces from being produced. When the jaw is not fully closed, the Masseter muscles are unable to use their maximal forces, eventually leading to weaning of the muscle. Also the jaw joints are re-programmed so no further damages are being done. Teeth are also being protected from further wearing since even when there is grinding being done, you will be grinding and wearing the acrylic of the occlusal guard down instead of the teeth. These devices provide excellent protection for your whole jaw.
