Dr. Richard Feinberg is considered by many the best dentist San Diego & La Jolla has practicing. He has over 36 years of experience and as he says, Practicing dentistry, helping people reach their goals for a healthy mouth, lifestyle and longer life has been enormously satisfying and gratifying.
Dr. Feinberg graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a B.S. in Wildlife Sciences and earned his doctoral degree at New York University School of Dentistry. He continued his education with a General Practice Residency at the Delaware State Hospital and then attended Medical College of Georgia, School of Dentistry where he specialized in prosthodontics.
When Dr. Feinberg graduated from dental school, he focused on the underserved, low income and homeless populations. He was soon appointed the dental director of the Logan Heights Family Health Center in San Diego. For over for nineteen years he attended to thousands of patients whose dental health was drastically improved and thus further problems were prevented. As Dr. Feinberg says, It was a tremendous amount of work, yet very rewarding.
In 2001, he established his La Mesa dental practice where he has focused on comfortable and state-of-the-art aesthetic dentistry, from the replacement of one tooth to entire oral rehabilitations. Over the past 15+ years Dr. Feinberg has been a leader in the newest, safest and best procedures for cosmetic dentistry, specifically becoming the dental crowns & dental veneers expert San Diego trusts most.
Presently, Dr. Feinberg continues his work as the best dentist San Diego & La Jolla has available as a crowns & veneers expert as well as offering the full array of dental health services, from implants and dentures to all forms of cosmetic and general dentistry. Dr. Feinberg and his whole team take tremendous pride in each and every smile of each and every patient. Customer care and service are at the very core of the goals of his San Diego Dental Center.
Not all dental veneers are created equal. Surely youve seen poor porcelain veneer work done by an inexperienced dentist. The size, color and or shape dont fit the mouth. It looks woefully unnatural and uncomfortable. The whole purpose of dental veneers is to give you the smile youve always wanted and fill you with confidence. Poorly done veneers and other cosmetic procedures can accomplish the opposite. This makes it imperative to seek the best San Diego porcelain veneers dentist to guarantee the best possible results.
Dr. Richard Feinberg is an experienced prosthodontist, having received advanced training in the use of dental veneers and other cosmetic dental procedures and then performing thousands of procedures. He is beloved by patients because he truly listens to their concerns before recommending and creating a treatment plan. When working with patients seeking dental veneers, Dr. Feinberg customizes the veneers until they match the look you desire. Additionally, a premium is placed on ensuring an easy and comfortable dental procedure for all our patients for any procedure. To find out about the best porcelain veneers San Diego has available and why Dr. Feinberg is considered the best San Diego veneers dentist, contact us today.
Typically, the best dental veneers are created from a porcelain material that matches the natural appearance of white and healthy teeth. The porcelain veneers are custom created to fit the size and shape of your teeth and mouth, ensuring you have the smile you want and planned for.
One of the primary benefits of porcelain veneers is that with regular brushing, flossing and good general oral hygiene they can last for years, and often decades. Porcelain veneers do not lose their white color and they are strong and durable allowing for long-lasting results.
Dr. Feinberg has over 30 years of providing porcelain veneers and other cosmetic dentistry services to the patients he serves. He begins by performing a complete and thorough dental assessment and smile analysis. This includes a mock-up to help you envision what the final result will look like. This allows you to be confident and certain about the look of your new smile before the procedure begins.
Each individual veneer is a thin crafted shell designed to sit on top of teeth. Once the customized veneers are created, they are specially bonded to the front of teeth. Unlike natural tooth tissue, which can become discolored by tobacco, wine, soda, coffee, and other dark beverages, veneers resist staining. This allows even the most discolored teeth to appear pearly white. Obviously, your new veneers are color matched to your mouth to ensure the most natural look.
As with any cosmetic dental procedure, a full general dental examination is recommended as the first step, with any gum disease treatment, cavity repair and mercury/amalgam removal being included in the treatment plan.
As a quick aside, traditional silver fillings actually contain mercury, which has been linked to health issues. Cracked or worn silver fillings may release mercury into your body, where it can accumulate and cause a variety of problems to physical health. We recommend mercury removal, which should be done by a specialist like Dr. Feinberg, before any cosmetic procedures are undertaken.
Once the overall tooth health is secured, the cosmetic procedures will begin. A coordinated dental health plan, will increase the longevity and success of both the general and cosmetic dental procedures.
Tooth decay, grinding teeth and dental trauma are just a couple of the problems that can affect the structural integrity of a tooth. In many cases when a tooth is severely weakened, placing a dental crown can restore the structure and function of the affected tooth. As an experienced prosthodontist, Dr. Richard Feinberg is the specialist for dental crowns San Diego has trusted for decades.
Like the name implies, a dental crown is placed on top of a tooth. Crowns are cemented into place over a properly prepared tooth (or what remains of it) and are intended to be permanent fixture. Envision the dental crown as a cap that fully encases your entire existing tooth, from your gum line to the top of the tooth. It protects and saves your real tooth underneath which many find to be a far more preferable procedure than full tooth extraction, followed by an dental implant. Often a tooth is cosmetically damaged but still healthy. There is no benefit to removing this tooth, but a dental crown is an ideal cosmetic and structural solution. However, as noted below, crowns may be used in tandem with implants as well.
After working out a comprehensive plan for one tooth or an entire new smile, Dr. Feinberg will reduce the size of the tooth in question to ensure that the crown fits properly. After taking an impression of your teeth, a dental crown will be custom created that is the perfect fit for your mouth and smile. This ensures that your bite and chewing abilities are normal and your tooth enjoys renewed structural integrity. Its coloring will match your existing teeth, or if you are also receiving porcelain veneers, your entirely new and brilliant smile will be coordinated with a fresh and natural white color.
After the dental crown is created, it is carefully and gently placed over the shaped tooth. Final adjustments are made to ensure a perfect fit. Special dental cement keeps the crown in place, allowing you to resume your regular activities without every having to worry about it coming loose.
As with any cosmetic dental procedure, before a dental crown is installed, a full general dental examination is recommended as the first step, with any gum disease treatment, cavity repair and mercury/amalgam removal being included in the treatment plan.
Once the overall tooth health is secured, the dental crown procedure will begin. A coordinated dental health plan, will increase the longevity and success of both the general and cosmetic dental procedures.
As a prosthodontist, Dr. Feinberg received several years of advanced training above and beyond his regular dental medicine degree. This included training in creating attractive and structurally sound crowns, matching tooth color, and result in the beautiful and confident smile you have always desired. This experience makes him the top provider of dental crowns, cosmetic and general dentistry in San Diego.