Clearline Orthodontics
We offer a simple, less traumatic, and invisible way to improve your smile. Clearline aligners solve problems with crowded teeth, crooked teeth, teeth spaced far apart or discomfort when biting.
Clearline treatment is an alternative for patients who do not want traditional metal braces. Contact us today to find out more information about Clearline alignment treatment!
Composite Dental Fillings
Composite fillings are tooth-colored which is an alternative to the traditional amalgam filling. It is the perfect way to get both the oral health function and aesthetic look that you want.
Composite fillings provide protection and insulation from pain caused by hot and cold. Contact us today to find out more information about composite filling!
Cosmetic Bonding
Cosmetic bonding is among the easiest and least expensive cosmetic dental procedure. The composite resin used in bonding can be shaped and polished to match the surrounding teeth.
Most often, composite bonding is used for cosmetic purposes to improve the appearance of a discolored or chipped tooth. Contact us today to find out more information about cosmetic bonding!
Crowns & Bridges
Crowns and bridges are fixed devices cemented on to existing teeth or implants. A crown is used to cover or “cap” a damaged or weak tooth. Porcelain or ceramic crown can be matched to the color of your natural tooth to ensure its natural looks.
A crown is recommended to:
– Replace a large filling when there isn’t enough tooth remaining.
– Protect a weak tooth from fracturing.
– Cover a discolored or poorly shaped tooth.
– Cover a tooth that has had root canal treatment.
Gaps between teeth do more than just harm your overall appearance. It can collect bacteria, plaque and other material over time and can cause serious oral health problems. At Westwood Dental Clinic, we can help you bridge those gaps! Contact us today to find out more information about crowns and bridges!
Teeth Whitening
Over time, teeth can become stained and darkened from age, coffee, or smoking. This can change with our latest teeth whitening treatment!
We can help you restore the original color of your teeth with our latest professional whitening products! Contact us today to find out more information about teeth whitening!
Laser Dentistry
In recent years, laser dentistry has superseded many traditional dentistry practices, making treatments more precise and less painful. This newer style of dentistry utilizes intense beams of light projected by a dental laser.
Dental lasers can be used to perform a wide variety of treatments, including soft tissue shaping and removal. Contact us today to find out more information about laser dentistry!
Dental Cleaning & Exams
Every 6 months, Dr. Park recommends that you visit Westwood Dental Clinic to receive a dental cleaning and exam. Routine cleanings and checkups help us to monitor your oral health, and provide any treatments that may be needed, helping you to continue enjoying a healthy smile.
Dental cleanings and exams are the most important preventive treatments we provide at our office. Each time you visit our dental practice for a checkup, we will provide professional teeth cleaning and dental exam to help your smile stay healthy. Contact us today to book your appointment!
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal therapy is a critical dental treatment for many patients with dental decay. Root canal therapy can save the health, appearance, and functionality of a damaged tooth. Without this important treatment, one infected tooth can cause rampant infection throughout the mouth—affecting other teeth, gum tissue, connective tissues, and bone.
How does the treatment work?
A root canal endodontic procedure works by creating a small hole in the tooth to remove all of the infected areas. The dental pulp is removed, and oftentimes so are the roots. You only need your tooth roots to feel sensations like hot and cold and for the tooth to grow. Once it has fully matured, removing the roots will not directly harm the tooth. It can, however, prevent the further spread of infection. Once done, we will clean the area to ensure that the infection is gone. Dr. Park will typically prescribe antibiotics to ensure any lingering infection is eliminated.
In order to complete the procedure, we will seal up the hole with gutta-percha; a rubber-like substance that can help to stabilize the tooth. We will use a filling or crown in order to further strengthen and protect the damaged tooth. Both fillings and crowns are created in a tooth-color to blend in with the surrounding teeth.
Symptoms to decaying tooth:
• Moderate to severe lingering toothache pain when consuming hot or cold liquid/food
• Moderate to severe pain when biting on a tooth
• Sensitivity to tapping or pressure on the tooth
• A toothache that wakes you up in the middle of the night
• A pimple on your gum that may release pus or blood
• Radiating pain from one area of the mouth to another
If you think that you may have these symptoms contact us today to book an oral examination!