Dental Services Tijuana

A fixed dental bridge is a restoration that is done by a dentist to replace a missing tooth or missing teeth.

It is a fitted crown attached to a tooth, and replaces a missing tooth, or teeth attaching to another tooth on the other end of this bridge. It can be used either between one’s natural teeth or in between dental implants. There are always certain guidelines to take into consideration before deciding to replace a missing tooth with a fixed dental bridge. It can replace one, two or multiple teeth. And once it is placed and cemented, the patient cannot remove it.

Dental cleaning is a procedure in which plaque and most foreign material is removed from a patient’s teeth.

It is important, depending on the case, to have a professional cleaning by a dental hygienist or a dentist. Usually, dental cleaning will take no more than 30 minutes and it will help eliminate plaque and food particles that contribute to the formation of various diseases that can cause gingivitis, cavities and formation of infections.

This procedure is usually done when the patients has cavities that can be treated before the need of a root canal or an extraction.

This procedure is done with local anesthesia and depending on the severity and the complexity of the cavity can be taken care in one appointment and take 20 to 50 minutes per tooth. Most of the time, a dental dam is placed before the procedure to ensure that no saliva or blood contaminates the teeth being treated.
Composite fillings are available in different shades. The treating dentist will make sure that they are the same shade of the tooth or teeth being treated.

We offer the most common type of porcelain crowns, witch are porcelain fused to metal (PFM) crowns, where the metal part is covered by the porcelain.

Porcelain crowns have come a long way. The same way as dental fillings have. This type of crowns have been available for decades, and are still the most common type of crowns around the world.

Zirconia (Zirconium) crowns are now one of the most popular type of crowns when talking about a complete mouth makeover.

The main reason is that they contain no metal, and they are as strong as a porcelain fused to metal (PFM) crowns. Their use is aimed at back teeth, but their application is for both back and front teeth. Zirconium oxide has been used for artificial hip or knee joints for many years. In this field it has proven its extreme durability with the highest biological tolerance. Dental crowns

Dentures are a complete set of upper and/or lower teeth. It is a procedure that can be done in as little as two appointments.

This cavities that the patient might have, are usually filled with mercury fillings, which are dark gray, or composite fillings which are tooth colored. Dental filling are done by a dental professional and are done with local anesthesia.

A dental implant is a small, titanium screw that is placed in the upper or lower bone jaw where a tooth is missing.

This procedure which can also be considered a cosmetic procedure, due to the fact that reshapes all tissue that surrounds every tooth, is done by our periodontist specialist.

Upon an initial consultation, our periodontist Dr. Bernardo Bogarin, will sit down with you and explain the procedure and what results to expect at the end of the treatment.

Gum disease can be averted, sometimes with a simple dental cleaning. On other cases, it might require deep cleaning.

Bacteria can lodge under the gums and stay there until pain and/or physical changes to the gums and teeth occur. In some cases, root planing may be required, and possibly more than one visit might be needed. And as in all cases, pain does not have to be part of this type of dental treatment.

Most of the time a patient might be missing one or more teeth, he or she might need root canal treatments, dental implants, gum disease treatment/contouring, cavities and/or other dental problems.

This procedure usually requires multiple disciplinary specialist intervention. A dental plan is required that can be done in a sequential way with the goal of regaining the patients full mouth functions. When a patient has multiple dental problems, it is important to have a complete mouth diagnostics to make sure that every treatment is properly addressed and taken care of.

All on 4 Dental implants are a great way to enjoy food again, whether you have upper or lower dentures, or both, they are a great way to support them and give you a way to enjoy your food at it should.

Gastrointestinal problems is another factor why dental implants are important when it comes to enjoying food. The way we chew food and the quality of the portions are important to maintain a healthy overall gastrointestinal system; when food is correctly chewed, it provides the initial part of the digestive system. When we chew our food correctly we facilitate the digestive process and our body does not suffer in the long run to compensate for this part. Having fixed teeth, this being porcelain or acrylic (dentures), attached to dental implants makes a world of a difference.

The intraoral camera magnifies images, helping us to spot potential problems like cracked fillings, fractures, and early tooth decay.

Imagine a pen-like device that can take close-up pictures of your teeth and gums. You can see what we see in your mouth, making it even easier to understand each dental condition and treatment options. With early diagnosis, we can treat these potential problems before they become big problems.

We are proud to offer, like all of their treatment options, this brand of corrective appliances. Although some patients might not be the perfect candidates for this type of braces, they are available to any of our patients.

It is a procedure that lightens the color of your teeth. The whole procedure takes about 1 hour and it can greatly enhance your appearance.

The process consists of placing a gel like material directly onto your teeth, usually from the first premolar on one side of the mouth to the first premolar on the other side of the mouth. We start with a dental cleaning, reassuring that there is no presence of plaque or any foreign substance that could hamper a great result. After the dental cleaning, which will also help removing some stains, the patient will be laying down comfortably in the dental chair for about 40 minutes while the whitening material whitens every tooth. After this non-invasive procedure, the patient can go about their day.

Root canal treatment or therapy, is a procedure that is done when a tooth has either a deep cavity or has been subjected to severe trauma. Usually done by an endodontist, requires that the nerve and pulp be removed.

Sometimes described as “instant orthodontics”, porcelain veneers are life-like and beautiful. They are a thin porcelain layer that are placed over the front part of a tooth.

If dental procedures are not your thing, we have the answer: sedation dentistry.

We are fully staffed to carry out conscious sedation under the professional care of our own anesthesiologist: Dr. Vladimir Torres. He will make sure you sleep through your dental procedures and wake up feeling healthy and relaxed, while our professional group of dentists take care of your dental needs. Most treatments can be accomplished in one comfortable appointment.

It is a process that will in fact enhance the patient’s smile…… and really make him or her, smile.

Smiles makeovers are exactly what the name refers. It is a process in which crowns and porcelain veneers, as are, porcelain bridges, dental implants and if needed, gum contouring come in to one. It can take as little as two or three appointments.

Medically called halitosis, is one of the results of poor dental health. Most of the time it can be greatly reduced with a good brushing technique and a professional cleaning.

Gingivitis is usually the name for swollen and bleeding gums. It can affect anyone with poor dental hygiene and the results can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful.

Bone loss in any part of the body is usually associated with osteoporosis, but can also be the result of malnourishment or other serious medical problems.

This are decayed areas on teeth, they are formed by bacteria that turns in to acid and holes are then developed. They start very small, but if left untreated they will grow, causing sensitivity and pain in the tooth.

Chipped or broken teeth are caused by different causes, it can be because of trauma, pressure from teeth grinding, chewing hard food, biting on something harder than teeth, such as hard candy, ice or nuts.

The cause for crooked teeth varies, it can be genetics, dental disease, early loss of teeth, poor dental hygiene, oral habits or physical development problems, to name a few.

Medically known as xerostomia, is a condition in which salivary glands in your mouth stop making saliva or not producing sufficient saliva. It can be a result of medications, medical treatments or can also be an issue with aging.

Called a diastema, it is a space between two teeth. It is usually present on front upper teeth, but can be present on any number of teeth.

It is a type of gum disease. It is usually characterized by redness on different areas of the gum, usually surrounding teeth. Irritation and swelling of the gums which make them bleed, usually when teeth are brushed.

Is when there is excessive display of the gingiva. Patients can be treated by orthodontics and/or gum contouring.

Canines are positioned at the “corners” of the mouth, and are referred as fangs or eye teeth. They can become impacted inside the jaw bone, but with orthodontic treatment and/or surgery, can and must be positioned in their designated area.

It is a condition in which the third molar, or wisdom are or is prevented from erupting in the mouth. Sometimes it can be painful, sometimes patients does not feel pain. It varies from person to person.

Gingivitis is a primary culprit for infected gums, and can cause infected gum pockets if not treated.

There are many factors that can contribute to jaw pain, it can be trauma force, teeth grinding, injuries to jaw or mouth or medical problems such as temporomandibular joint disorder, sinus problems, trigeminal neuralgia, tooth loss, etc.

This is a natural cause when deciduous teeth are falling because the permanent tooth might be about to erupt. Can als be the result of trauma, when talking about a permanent tooth, caused by contact sports or an accident.

It is the absentia of any tooth or more than one tooth in the mouth. As any dentist will tell you: if you are missing a tooth, any tooth (except for the wisdom teeth), you should get it replaced, as to avoid any further structural changes and forming bad habits in your mouth.

Overbite is an extent of overlap of the maxilla (front part) over the mandibular (front central incisors).

Underbite is a condition that is characterized by the front teeth on the lower maxilla extend farther than the upper teeth on the upper maxilla. It is also a class III malocclusion.

Are usually the result of cavities, cracked or broken teeth, worn out teeth, teeth grinding or damaged teeth. Sometimes they might be sensitive because of medical procedures and/or dental procedures such as teeth whitening. It can be controlled or minimized by changing or using designated toothpastes, or depending on the severity, treating them with root canals.

Medically called bruxism is the clenching and grinding of the jaw. It usually happens unconsciously at night when we sleep. Patients usually don’t realize this, but report pain or muscle fatigue on the side of their face.

Are discolorations on teeth. They can be the result of extrinsic discoloration or stains, originating on food, drinks, tobacco products that can affect the outer layer of teeth, in this case, the enamel.