Now in 2 convenient locations, Dr. Elvira Dela Torre and Dr. Michelle Weddle are bringing world-class dental care to your doorsteps. As part of a dental legacy, this mother and daughter team of dentists continue the family tradition of excellent dental care that has spanned three generations. The combination of modern dental technology and old-world values in the care of their patients is the hallmark of this long-standing family tradition.
Listening to our patients' needs is just as important as delivering technically precise dental care. Dentistry has become so advanced, and there are so many different options that will restore a person's oral health and beauty. It is important that we as dentists understand that our patients deserve much more than a technician who will drill and fill.
Our patients rely on us for information and advice in order to meet their dental and aesthetic needs today and help them keep their teeth for a lifetime. We want to be sure that our patients are comfortable in our office and are comfortable with the knowledge that we will personally see them through their dental care as their needs change throughout the years.
Listening to our patients' needs is just as important as delivering technically precise dental care. Dentistry has become so advanced, and there are so many different options that will restore a person's oral health and beauty. It is important that we as dentists understand that our patients deserve much more than a technician who will drill and fill.
Our patients rely on us for information and advice in order to meet their dental and aesthetic needs today and help them keep their teeth for a lifetime. We want to be sure that our patients are comfortable in our office and are comfortable with the knowledge that we will personally see them through their dental care as their needs change throughout the years.
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A preventive program is a cooperative effort by the patient, dentist, and dental staff to preserve the natural dentition and supporting structures by preventing the onset, progress, and recurrence of dental diseases and conditions.
Preventing dental disease starts at home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet.
It is continued in the dental office by the efforts of your dentist and dental hygienist to promote, restore, and maintain your oral health.
Prevention helps avoid serious and costly dental problems and is the key to having a healthy, confident, beautiful smile.
Preventing dental disease starts at home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet.
It is continued in the dental office by the efforts of your dentist and dental hygienist to promote, restore, and maintain your oral health.
Prevention helps avoid serious and costly dental problems and is the key to having a healthy, confident, beautiful smile.
A comprehensive dental exam will be performed by your dentist at your initial dental visit.
Examination of diagnostic x-rays (radiographs): Essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss.
X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions.
Oral cancer screening: Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.
Gum disease evaluation: Check the gums and bone around the teeth for any signs of periodontal disease.
Examination of tooth decay: All tooth surfaces will be checked for decay with special dental instruments.
Examination of diagnostic x-rays (radiographs): Essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss.
X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions.
Oral cancer screening: Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.
Gum disease evaluation: Check the gums and bone around the teeth for any signs of periodontal disease.
Examination of tooth decay: All tooth surfaces will be checked for decay with special dental instruments.
Digital radiography (digital x-ray) is the latest technology used to take dental x-rays.
This technique uses an electronic sensor (instead of x-ray film) that captures and stores the digital image on a computer.
This image can be instantly viewed and enlarged helping the dentist and dental hygienist detect problems easier.
Digital x-rays reduce radiation 80-90% compared to the already low exposure of traditional dental x-rays.
Dental x-rays are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam.
This technique uses an electronic sensor (instead of x-ray film) that captures and stores the digital image on a computer.
This image can be instantly viewed and enlarged helping the dentist and dental hygienist detect problems easier.
Digital x-rays reduce radiation 80-90% compared to the already low exposure of traditional dental x-rays.
Dental x-rays are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam.
Fluoride is the most effective agent available to help prevent tooth decay.
It is a mineral that is naturally present in varying amounts in almost all foods and water supplies.
The benefits of fluoride have been well known for over 50 years and are supported by many health and professional organizations.
Topical fluoride strengthens the teeth once they have erupted by seeping into the outer surface of the tooth enamel, making the teeth more resistant to decay.
We gain topical fluoride by using fluoride containing dental products such as toothpaste, mouth rinses, and gels.
It is a mineral that is naturally present in varying amounts in almost all foods and water supplies.
The benefits of fluoride have been well known for over 50 years and are supported by many health and professional organizations.
Topical fluoride strengthens the teeth once they have erupted by seeping into the outer surface of the tooth enamel, making the teeth more resistant to decay.
We gain topical fluoride by using fluoride containing dental products such as toothpaste, mouth rinses, and gels.
A sealant is a thin, plastic coating applied to the chewing surface of molars, premolars and any deep grooves (called pits and fissures) of teeth.
More than 75% of dental decay begins in these deep grooves.
Teeth with these conditions are hard to clean and are very susceptible to decay.
A sealant protects the tooth by sealing deep grooves, creating a smooth, easy to clean surface.
Sealants can protect teeth from decay for many years, but need to be checked for wear and chipping at regular dental visits.
More than 75% of dental decay begins in these deep grooves.
Teeth with these conditions are hard to clean and are very susceptible to decay.
A sealant protects the tooth by sealing deep grooves, creating a smooth, easy to clean surface.
Sealants can protect teeth from decay for many years, but need to be checked for wear and chipping at regular dental visits.
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