What is Specialized Dentistry
As Dr. Nikki, I’ve seen thousands of patients walk through my doors uncertain about what specialized dentistry actually means—and how it differs from regular dental care. Let me clear this up for you.
Specialized dentistry goes beyond routine cleanings and fillings to address complex dental issues that require advanced training and expertise. In Los Angeles, where image matters and schedules are tight, having access to comprehensive specialized dental care can be life-changing.
Specialized dentistry encompasses advanced dental procedures and treatments that require additional training beyond general dentistry.
According to the American Dental Association, only about 20% of practicing dentists have completed specialized training programs.
Our popular procedures
- Dental Implants – If you’re missing a tooth (or several), dental implants are a great long-term solution. They look, feel, and function just like real teeth while also helping to maintain your jawbone health.
- Braces & Clear Aligners – Whether it’s traditional braces or nearly invisible aligners like Invisalign, orthodontic treatments help straighten teeth, fix bite issues, and give you a confident smile.
- Teeth Whitening – Over time, things like coffee, tea, smoking, and aging can stain your teeth. Professional teeth whitening treatments can brighten your smile and remove years of discoloration.
- Gum Disease Treatment – Healthy gums are just as important as healthy teeth. Our periodontal treatments help treat gum infections, prevent tooth loss, and keep your gums in great shape.
- Root Canal Therapy – No one likes hearing “root canal,” but it’s actually a painless procedure that can save a badly infected tooth and prevent the need for extraction.
- Cosmetic Dentistry – Want a picture-perfect smile? Cosmetic procedures like veneers, bonding, and smile makeovers can fix chips, gaps, and discoloration, giving you the look you want.
- Oral Surgery – From wisdom tooth removal to jaw surgery, our expert oral surgeons handle complex dental issues with precision and care.
- Kids’ Dentistry – Little smiles need special care! Our pediatric dental services focus on keeping children’s teeth healthy with fun, gentle, and preventive treatments.
- Crowns, Bridges & Dentures – Whether you need to restore a single tooth with a crown or replace multiple missing teeth with a bridge or dentures, we have custom solutions to bring back your smile.
Explore the world of Specialized Dentistry
Dentistry isn’t just about cleanings and cavities—it’s a world of experts tackling unique dental needs. Orthodontists straighten teeth, endodontists save them with root canals, and periodontists protect your gums. Prosthodontists restore smiles with implants and dentures, while oral surgeons handle extractions and jaw issues. Kids? Pediatric dentists make visits easy and fun.
Thanks to new tech like laser treatments and digital imaging, specialized dentistry keeps getting better. Whether it’s fixing, enhancing, or protecting your smile, there’s an expert for every need. Knowing your options helps you get the best care for a healthier, happier mouth!
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