Endodontics addresses a wide range of issues that may affect tissues in and around the teeth, including the dental pulp, teeth roots, nerves, lymphatic tissue, and more. These vital tissues keep teeth healthy and strong, and endodontic procedures protect them when illnesses or injuries weaken them. Endodontic experts are specialists in saving teeth, and conduct endodontic procedures that are designed to remove decay and restore strength and stability. These specialized procedures not only help to restore a patients smile but also work to protect their long-term health. When the essential structures around your teeth are healthy and free of decay, you can enjoy beautiful, strong teeth for years to come.

The endodontic specialists at Friendly DSC in West Covina, CA, use advanced technology to diagnose endodontic issues sooner, and provide the best possible interventions. Endodontists specialize in treating conditions affecting the deepest parts of the tooth, and they continue their education for three years after dental school to learn to identify and treat these conditions. This additional training and experience allow endodontists to treat complex oral health problems affecting the tooth roots, nerves, and surrounding tissues.

Endodontic treatments include a number of common procedures youve probably heard of, such as root canals, and more complex procedures that are designed to address less common issues. At Friendly DSC, our endodontists use the least invasive methods possible to restore teeth and protect patients health. With dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) technology, we can see symptoms of dental and oral health problems with great detail and clarity. We use this 3-dimensional model to develop the best treatment plan. Our endodontists experience, coupled with the latest technology, helps to give our patients faster healing times and better health outcomes.

Dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is an advanced x-ray imaging technique that allows our endodontists to get the clearest, most detailed view of the mouths innermost structures. This allows us to detect signs of decay, disease, and injury that other x-ray techniques cant. By creating a 3-dimensional view of the area, we get 360-degree visibility of the problem, so we can safely approach it from the right angle. This not only allows us to intervene sooner, but also get the most accurate diagnosis and design the best treatment options and strategies.

Periodontics is concerned with the supporting structures around teeth, including the gums, attached ligaments, bones, and more. Just like your teeth, these supporting structures can be affected by bacteria, infection, illness, and injury. When this happens, periodontic treatments can remove decay, restore strength and stability to the area, and stop further damage. The periodontic experts at Friendly DSC use the latest technology to diagnose dental health issues with precision and provide the best treatment methods.

All dental specialists, including periodontists, first attend dental school to learn the essential elements of oral health and treatment. Periodontists then undergo three years of additional training and education specializing in diagnosing and treating the teeth, gums, ligaments, bones, and similar structures. This specialized training allows periodontists to treat more complex issues affecting these structures. The periodontists at Friendly DSC in West Covina, CA not only provide specialized periodontal treatments informed by years of experience, but also give patients friendly, compassionate care.

When bacteria find their way deep into gums and start to cause damage, they can eat away at essential tissues. Periodontic specialists at Friendly DSC in West Covina, CA use a wide range of techniques to eliminate decay and restore the health of your gums, ligaments, bones, and surrounding structures. From newly developing decay to deep-set infections, we are experienced in treating all types of oral health issues. We will walk you through your treatment options, and explain the process for removing decay and restoring your gums.

The latest technology helps periodontal specialists see problems sooner and heal damage faster. Infections and bacteria can cause extensive damage, especially over long periods of time, but we have the tools to diagnose and fix it. We use dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to get an in-depth look at the inner structures supporting your teeth, so we can detect early signs and symptoms of illness or decay. This x-ray imaging technology gives us a 3-dimensional model of your teeth, gums, nerves, bones, and other structures, so we can create the most effective treatment plan.

Oral surgery includes a wide range of procedures for removing, repairing, or restructuring teeth and surrounding tissues. This includes simple procedures, such as tooth extraction, as well as more complex procedures, such as bone grafts. If you have suffered an injury to your teeth, jaw or face, oral surgery procedures can help to restore the area. Other oral surgery procedures are used to diagnose or remove oral cancers, while others are used to make room for teeth to come in straight. The oral surgeons at Friendly DSC conduct a full range of oral surgery procedures at our office in West Covina, CA.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons address issues affecting the teeth and gums, but also work with surrounding structures, including the jaws, forehead, cheekbones, skull, and more. Diagnosing conditions and providing treatment to such important, complex areas requires many years of training and experience. Oral surgeons first must graduate dental school and then complete 4 to 6 years of specialized training. Oral surgeons are trained to address functional as well as aesthetic issues that are making it difficult for you to eat or chew, or issues that are affecting your appearance. With years of experience and education, oral surgeons have the skills necessary to diagnose and resolve many different types of conditions.

There are many different types of oral surgery procedures that address a wide range of oral health issues. Our experienced oral surgeons use advanced technology to get the clearest picture of your teeth, gums, and surrounding structures, and decide on the best treatment. Many patients require oral surgery to remove wisdom teeth or remove teeth that have been damaged or decayed. Other patients require oral surgery to strengthen parts of their jawbone, replace teeth, or address issues with surrounding structures, such as the sinuses. Whatever procedures you require, you will receive the best care possible at Friendly DSC.

X-ray technology allows oral surgeons to get the clearest view of issues affecting teeth, and design the best surgical intervention. Our oral surgeons at Friendly DSC in West Covina, CA use dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to get a close, detailed view of the affected teeth, soft tissues, nerves, and more. This technology constructs a 3-dimensional view of the patients mouth, so oral surgeons can see the issue from every angle.