Dr. Bernie Villadiego has practiced dentistry in the San Fernando Valley for over 18 years. He received his DDS degree from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 1989 and went on to complete a general practice
residency program at Los Angeles/USC Medical Center. In October 1993, he went on to establish a private practice with an emphasis in esthetic and reconstructive dentistry in Los Angeles, CA in October 1993.
Dr. Villadiego is a participating dentist for the national Give Back a Smile program, providing esthetic dentistry to victims of domestic violence. His expertise and techniques are regularly featured in the news. He has appeared on Fox 11s news segment Ask the Expert.
The Whole Picture: Our goal is to restore harmony to the joints, teeth, and muscles, which can help alleviate pain, eliminate unnecessary wear and tear, and other issues that can arise from an unstable bite.
Technology has entered the dental profession just like it has in every facet of life. There have been great advances in almost all areas of dentistry from the way we examine teeth to the way we restore teeth.
Dr. Villadiego employs dental cone beam computed tomography machines (CBCT) to provide a 3D rendition of his patients mouths, jaws, skull, sinuses, and airways. It helps diagnose a range of issues from airway/breathing issues to implant placements to hidden pathologies.
In addition to our3D dental imaging technology, otheradvances include the Wand, a computer-controlled anesthetic delivery system that enables pain-free injections, and digital X-rays, which reduce radiation by as much as 80 percent.
DIAGNOdent is a dental laser capable of detecting cavities in teeth. This means we are able to detect cavities when they are smaller, which results in a smaller restoration. Not only does it help prevent the spread of decay, but it also helps us treat your teeth more conservatively: when we spot decay sooner, the necessary fillings are typically simpler and shallower, preserving more of the tooth.
Kodak is our digital x-ray system that reduces the amount of radiation you receive by over 80% compared to traditional x-rays. The digital X-ray image is instantly displayed on a large computer screen and can be enhanced and magnified to show conditions such as cavities or structural weaknesses in teeth. Its a wonderful tool for helping our patients fully understand their treatment options.
The WAND is a computer controlled anesthetic delivery system that enables us to give pain free injections. The system even places a drop of anesthetic at the site of injection, prior to needle insertion, preparing an anesthetic pathway. This means that we can eliminate residual numbness, drooping lips, and the resulting difficulties of resuming normal activities.
VELscope has a specialized hand piece that emits a beam of light into your mouth, which lets us detect abnormal tissue that may be oral cancer, even before it is visible on the surface. Pre-malignant changes start below the surface, at the basement membrane. These changes may not be apparent to the naked eye until the disease progresses to the surface.
Our Fontana LightWalker Dental Lasersare a treatment solution for many of the tooth and gum treatments that have previously required the dental drill or scalpel. By harnessing the power of a laser, the sounds and sensations of a dental drill can be avoided, and scalpels and anesthesia are often unnecessary.
LipLase is anon-invasive lip plumping for fuller lips without injectables. For fuller, smoother lips LipLase targets the Collagen inside your intra-oral mucosas, the results can be seen immediately and the procedure only takes between 10 and 15 minutes. There is no pain associated with LipLase and no downtime.