General Dentistry
General Dentistry for All Ages
Our office offers a comprehensive menu of general dental care for all ages. You play a vital part in co-planning your treatment at Monrovia Family Dentistry. We believe that every person deserves to choose the right treatment for them, and actively engage you in the planning process.
Preventive Dental Care and Cleanings
The best way to a healthy smile is through prevention of common oral disease conditions. We offer several ways for our patients to enjoy cleaner, stronger, healthier teeth:
Comprehensive Exams
Thorough dental exams allow us to screen for conditions at very early stages. Our patients can then take advantage of minimally invasive therapies to treat their conditions and enjoy less dental treatment over time.
Dental Cleanings
All cleanings are performed by a Registered Dental Hygienist. Our hygienists will remove tartar, biofilm and stain from your teeth above and below the gumlines. We then discuss a personalized oral hygiene plan based on your individual smile needs.
Digital X-Rays
High definition digital x-rays allow us to diagnose conditions like bone loss, abscesses, cavities and abnormalities within the bone that cannot be seen during a clinical exam. These enlarged images also make it easier for us to share information with our patients during the exam or consultation.
Oral Cancer Screening
Effective cancer treatment begins with diagnosis as early as possible. Unfortunately most oral cancers are asymptomatic until they are very progressed. Our dentists screen for precancerous and abnormal tissues so that we can provide earlier biopsies and a better chance at successful treatment.
Periodontal Screening
Screening for gum disease is an important step in retaining your teeth for an entire lifetime. Our periodontal assessment involves a thorough exam of all attachment levels of the gums to each tooth in the mouth.
Night Guards
Grinding and clenching your teeth at night can cause TMJ pain, broken fillings and worn teeth. Our custom fitted guards prevent premature tooth wear.
Flouride Treatments
Even the healthiest teeth sometimes need a little help against fighting cavities. Our fluoride treatments are applied after a dental cleaning and help remineralize enamel as well as reduce sensitivity.
Root Canal Therapy
Monrovia Family Dentistry offers in-house root canal therapy so that there’s no reason to have to go off-site for your oral health care. While some dentists refer root canal treatments to 3rd party providers, our dentists are confident practitioners that prefer to completed them right here in our office.
When do teeth need a root canal?
A Fractured Root
An Abscess
Decay that Extends into the Nerve
Preserve Your Natural Tooth
A root canal is a therapy that treats the inside of the tooth, rather than the outside. They involve removing the infected nerve tissue and then medicating the nerve chamber before sealing it off to prevent reinfection. After the root canal, a permanent restoration like a crown is placed over the tooth
Endodontic Treatment in Monrovia
Enjoy all of your dental care in one place. See one of Monrovia Family Dentistry’s dentists today to find out whether or not you need a root canal to preserve your smile for several more years.
Dental Extractions
When possible, we try to retain natural teeth that can be treated or preserved. Unfortunately some teeth cannot. It may be needed to remove a tooth when it:
Is Impacted
Severely Decayed or Broken
Interferes with Orthodontic Alignment
Is Necessary for Denture Treatment
Has Severe Bone Loss around It
Comfortable Options
Our extraction patients can elect to take advantage of our sedation options, enjoying a more comfortable procedure.
Wisdom Teeth
For some people, wisdom teeth can create moderate to severe discomfort. They can also interfere with the health of teeth that they have become impacted against. Removing these wisdom teeth is the most effective way to alleviate pain and preserve other healthy teeth.
Do you need to have a tooth removed? Monrovia Family Dentistry offers in-house extraction options so you can access all of your dental care in one place. Contact us today.
