General Dentist in Bakersfield

A healthy smile is essential for overall wellness, and your teeth and gums require regular maintenance to ensure they remain comfortable and disease-free.

We offer comprehensive general dentistry to our patients in Bakersfield to help them enjoy optimal oral health and a smile that functions comfortably.

Preventive Dentistry in Bakersfield

We strive to prevent dental conditions whenever possible. Regular dental exams, cleanings, and x-rays often detect dental conditions in their earliest stages before they pose a severe risk to your smile.

• During a comprehensive dental exam, we evaluate the health of each tooth and look for signs of periodontal (gum) disease. We will let you know immediately if we find anything that requires treatment.
• Our dental cleanings help keep your teeth and gums healthy and give you a smooth, fresh smile. Our hygienist removes plaque and tartar from tooth surfaces and finishes with a polishing so your teeth look and feel completely clean.
• Dental x-rays help us diagnose conditions we cannot see with a visual exam alone. These include cavities, infections, bone loss, and certain cysts and tumors.

We typically recommend a dental exam and cleaning every six months unless you have a dental condition like gum disease that may require more frequent visits.

Restorative Dentistry

Whether you require a dental filling, crown, or dental bonding, we can repair your teeth to protect them and extend comfortable function.

• Fillings — Fillings are used to repair a tooth after removing decay.
• Crowns — Crowns protect and stabilize a cracked or deeply decayed tooth.
• Bonding — Bonding fills in small chips and narrows gaps between teeth for cosmetic purposes or to prevent stains or decay.

When providing restorative dentistry in Bakersfield, we ensure the results are comfortable and long-lasting.

Tooth-Replacement Options

Saving your natural teeth is a priority for us, but sometimes, it is necessary to remove a tooth to relieve painful symptoms or when restoring it is not an option. Having a gap in your smile is not ideal for your appearance or for chewing and speaking comfortably.

We offer the following tooth replacement options:

• Fixed dental bridges — replace a missing tooth by anchoring an artificial tooth in place using two healthy teeth
• Dental implants — replace a missing tooth by surgically implanting a replacement root and placing a dental crown
• Dentures — replace all teeth on the upper or lower arch with a removable prosthetic
• Partial dentures – replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring a prosthetic to your remaining natural teeth

A comprehensive dental exam allows us to recommend one of these options to restore your smile and ability to eat and speak comfortably again.

Contact Us to Schedule a Dental Appointment in Bakersfield

Give us a call to schedule your next dental appointment. We look forward to welcoming you!