The Redlands Family Dentistry team is committed to treating our patients with the respect, love, and care we have for each other. Through this we provide excellent treatment with outstanding care using the most advanced techniques and equipment. We believe that promoting a healthy and friendly environment for our staff will bring about the very best of service to our patients.
Redlands Family Dentistry is an organization dedicated to the health and benefit of those it comes into contact with both as patients and as team members. It serves to create health for the mouths and bodies of its patients by providing for their needs in all aspects of dentistry with the highest level of care they expect and deserve. It also serves to provide a high level of wealth, knowledge, and growth both mentally and spiritually to its staff members. It is managed with strategies and systems so as to be highly profitable and rewarding for those who participate in its efforts. It provides open doors to growth and development that allow for the changing technology in dentistry and in business so as to better serve and care for its patients and to reward those willing to grow themselves. Its environment is inviting and relaxing, enabling a reduction in stress to our patients and our staff. Redlands Family Dentistry is veering from the ordinary so as to be an oasis in healthcare and in the workplace.
We are committed to our patients health and wellbeing by providing the utmost care and compassion. Our team is focused on working efficiently together to provide the highest quality dentistry through continuing education and advanced technology. To make our patients feel part of our family, our team is dedicated to creating a high quality dental experience in a tranquil environment. Our goal is to make a long lasting relationship with each patient who graces our doorstep.
Our dental hygiene mission is to provide our patients with the knowledge, tools, and understanding of the relationship that exists between their dental health and their whole body wellness. Establishing trust between the hygienist and patient is of the utmost importance. We are committed to providing quality dental care and building long lasting relationships and friendships to all who value the best that dentistry can offer.
Welcome to our website! I am Dr. Hoffer and am known as Tres to many. Deciding to follow in my father's footsteps, I graduated from Loma Linda School of Dentistry in 1996. I purchased Redlands Family Dentistry in 1999 and we relocated to our existing location in 2001. I love dentistry because of its endless possibilities helping patients and for its continued development through materials, technology and science. I am very much a people person and love the interaction that dentistry provides. Being a dentist allows me to interact with people by helping them with their dental needs and playing an active role in their overall health. The team here at Redlands Family Dentistry is the best we've ever had and we truly enjoy serving people and helping them become healthier and happier.
We welcome you to our website, and want to let you know we are here to answer any and ALL of your questions. Our team and Dr. Hoffer love to make you smile and promise that you will always be greeted warmly and receive the best dental care possible at our office.
There's no reason to put up with gaps in your teeth or with teeth that are stained, badly shaped or crooked. Today a veneer placed on top of your teeth can correct nature's mistake or the results of an injury and help you have a beautiful smile. Veneers are thin, custom-made shells crafted of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front side of teeth. They're made by a dental technician, usually in a dental lab, working from a model provided by your dentist. They can also be made chairside utilizing CERECtechnology which allows for same-day completion.
Direct bonding is a more rapid cosmetic solution that can be used to mask stains, close spaces and repair fractures. The color of the bonding material is carefully matched to the other teeth to ensure a truly natural appearance. The closely matched materials are then applied, or bonded, to the tooth surface.
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJs) are subjected to a tremendous amount of daily stress. As a result, they can become damaged, and the surrounding tissuemay become inflamed. If you suffer jaw pain, headaches, ear pain, or other symptoms of TMJ disorder, we may have the solution. Our doctors can use computed tomography (CT) scans to examine your overall bite alignment. Typically, we can treat TMJ disorder with custom-crafted oral splints. These devices will realign your jaw and reduce muscle tightness.
Dr. Frederick Hoffer and Dr. Grace Kim perform many types of extractions, including complex wisdom tooth removal. In almost all cases, they will recommend a bone grafting procedure at the same time. During this treatment, they will use your bone or another bone augmenting material to maintain your jawbone structure. This procedure can prevent bone degeneration and loss. It may also enable you to receive dental implants or another restorative treatment option in the future. Our dentists use gentle techniques, and we also offer effective sedation options. In some cases, a 3D imaging scan will be used to determine the complexity and possible side effects of a complex extraction and our dentists may opt to refer you to a specialist.
If you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), your soft oral tissues collapse while you sleep, blocking your airways. Each time you stop breathing, you will wake up, often unconsciously. As a result, you will never get a full nights rest. Dr. Hoffer and Dr. Kim typically treat sleep apnea using The Moses oral appliance. This custom-made device will fit around your teeth enabling us to adjust the position of your lower jaw to help open your airway.
Gum disease is a common condition that can have serious consequences for your oral-systemic health. The condition develops when bacteria accumulate in pockets below your gum line. During a deep cleaning, also known as scaling and root planing, your hygienist will removebacteria from your gums. Shewill also level out the rough patches on your dental roots since these areas often harbor bacteria. Our hygienists use piezo ultrasonic scalers to perform this treatment with minimal discomfort.
In addition to deep cleanings, we offer a number of treatment optionsto enhance and restore your gum health. If you have excess gum tissue or irregularly shaped gums, your dentist can perform gum contouring with a soft tissue laser. He or she can also perform a frenectomy, removing the excess skin on your inner upper lip. Gum grafting can be an effective treatment for receding gums. Of course, we also provide regular checkups and preventative care to keep gum disease at bay.
Even the most safety-conscious athletes may forget to protect their dental health. Sports mouth guards can prevent broken and missing teeth, as well as injuries to your lips and cheeks. Dr. Hoffer and Dr. Kim provide custom-made mouth guards. These devices will fit comfortably and securely around your teeth. Although many sporting goods stores offer mouth guards, custom-crafted devices afford greater protection and comfort. If youor your child plays contact sports, a mouth guard is essential to protecting the integrity of your smile.