Our Services
Our Services
Our Santa Clara office is serene, convenient, and equipped with the latest dental technology to ensure beautiful, lasting results for our patients. Our skilled dentists and professional staff have the training and equipment to diagnose and treat any oral problem or disease. We treat every patient as a whole person and strive to make them comfortable and confident about the care they receive.
Tooth Colored Fillings
Ultimately, the best dental filling is no dental filling.
Tooth Colored Fillings
If you could have fillings that matched the natural color of your teeth so well that nobody could tell the difference, would you choose them over metal? We thought so! Both scientific studies and clinical experience have shown that tooth-colored restorations (fillings) are safe, reliable and long-lasting. Plus, they look great.
Not only do tooth-colored fillings offer an aesthetic alternative to “silver” (dental amalgam) fillings that’s hard to match — they may also allow for a more conservative treatment method that preserves more of the tooth’s structure. When you put these advantages together, it’s no wonder more patients are asking for tooth-colored fillings.
Tooth-colored fillings are made of a blend, or “composite,” of plastic resins and silica fillers. These substances mimic many of the qualities of natural tooth structure, such as wear-resistance and translucency. Dental composites also help strengthen teeth.
Based on looks alone, it’s easy to see why you’d want a tooth-colored restoration in the front of your mouth. But to understand some of the other advantages composite resins offer — even for back teeth — let’s look a little closer at the tooth restoration process.
The Process of Filling a Tooth
There are many reasons why a tooth may need to be filled or restored: decay and chipping are two common ones. No matter which material is chosen, the procedure is almost the same. After the area has been anesthetized (usually by a numbing injection), the tooth is “prepared” by removing decay and making it ready for the restoration. Next, the filling material is placed directly into the tooth. Once it has securely bonded to the tooth structure, the process is essentially complete.
Now, here’s the difference: In order to achieve a good structural bond with a traditional amalgam filling, it is often necessary to shape the tooth by making a series of “undercuts” that help hold the material in place. This means that some healthy tooth material must be removed, leaving less of the tooth’s structure intact. In time, the structurally-weakened tooth can be prone to cracking.
But composite resin fillings don’t require undercutting to make a strong union — instead, they form an intimate physical and mechanical bond directly to the prepared tooth. This more conservative treatment may ultimately lead to a better and longer-lasting restoration.
Using Tooth-Colored Fillings
Composite resins are generally appropriate for small to moderate-sized restorations — which encompass the most common types of fillings. They are durable, fracture-resistant, and able to withstand chewing pressure. Depending on how much of the tooth needs restoration, the procedure may be accomplished in just one visit. Alternatively, if a large volume of tooth material must be replaced, a part may be fabricated outside the mouth and later bonded to the tooth.
Whatever the situation, the best way to determine whether tooth-colored fillings are right for you is to schedule a dental consultation. Only a dentist can fully explain the appropriate options and help you select the best way to proceed with treatment. Either way, you’ll be able to achieve — and keep — a healthy-looking smile.
Pediatric Dentistry
We are dedicated to comprehensive dentistry from birth through teen years.
Pediatric Dentistry
The Importance Of Pediatric Dental Care
When it comes to the health of your child’s primary teeth, there is no better time than now to start practicing excellent oral hygiene. Pediatric dental care ensures your child’s primary teeth stay healthy and free of decay and other dental diseases.
Intro to Good Oral Hygiene for Kids
Good oral hygiene starts as early as infancy. Whether you’re nursing or bottle feeding, you should begin incorporating some type of dental hygiene regimen as soon as possible. Before any teeth erupt, wipe down the gums with gauze or a soft, wet washcloth. Once teeth begin to come in, keep them clean. Using the right set of tools is essential for this daily ritual. For example, it is important to purchase a toothbrush designed specifically for babies, which will have a much smaller head, for their tiny mouths.
If you have not done so already, make sure your child has his or her first dental visit by the time he or she turns one to two years of age. Your pediatric dentist will keep your child’s teeth healthy by removing plaque build-up and food debris that may be stuck in his teeth. This is an important part of dental care because it prevents bacteria from continuing to grow, which may eventually lead to other dental diseases (eg. tooth decay or inflammation of the gum tissue). Make your regular visits to the pediatric dentist a fun adventure that always yields some type of tooth-friendly reward.
Professional Care Tips
A professional pediatric dentist will provide you with expert tips on how to take care of your child’s teeth at home. Advice typically includes the proper way to floss and brush your child’s teeth and additional information based on the specific condition of your child’s teeth.
Another topic that’s typically addressed is your child’s eating habits and what parents should do to help protect their child’s teeth and gums. As a general precaution, parents should stay away from foods rich in sugar and starch. In addition, a child should never go to sleep while nursing or with a juice or milk in their bottle.
Your baby’s primary teeth are important. Developmental stages that are imperative to your child’s future dental health depends on them. Dentistry for children provides parents with a guide for oral care so that they will have excellent dental hygiene as they mature.
For more information, please call us at (408)246-4796 or fill out the contact form below and we’ll get back to you!
Dental Emergencies
We offer same-day emergency care to new and existing patients.
Dental Emergencies
We all agree that one of the best things about being a dentist is being able to take people’s pain away almost instantly.
What types of emergency dental services do you offer?
At Modern Day Dental, we can treat broken teeth and perform emergency extractions and root canal therapies as needed in our office. We can also handle other emergencies like painful, stuck popcorn kernels.
Can I see a you today?
Our same-day emergency services are available to any new and existing patients. We deliberately schedule time into our calendar so we can accommodate patients’ needs at the very last minute and make sure you don’t have to suffer for days.
If you’re suffering from pain and looking for a talented dentist who can help you alleviate it today, call our office right away.
For more information, please call us at (408)246-4796 or fill out the contact form below and we’ll get back to you!
Teeth Whitening
We offer whitening as a singular visit or as part of your annual cleaning.
Teeth Whitening
What whitening system do you offer patients?
We offer the top-of-the-line Dash Whitening services to our patients. After thorough research and evaluation, we decided Dash was the highest quality, safest solution for our patients. We offer whitening as a singular visit, as part of your annual cleaning, or part of a comprehensive smile makeover.
How do I know which whitening system is right for me?
As dentists, we know just how many whitening options are on the market today – and how confusing evaluating them can be as a patient. Over the years, we’ve used and seen the results of almost every whitening solution on the market. After lots of research and personal experiences, we’ve settled on what we believe is the safest, most effective solution that we can offer to patients.
How does Dash work?
Now, in just one two-hour visit, we can give you a bright, beautiful smile. At the end of your visit, we’ll finish your whitening with the only FDA-cleared sensitivity management product, Relief ACP, to make sure you go home without pain.
Can I have a consultation visit first?
If you have any questions at all about whitening, how it works, who it’s good for, or how much it costs, give our office a call! We’re happy to discuss all the details with you over the phone or in person.
For more information, please call us at (408)246-4796 or fill out the contact form below and we’ll get back to you!
Family Dentistry
We would love to see the entire family!
Family Dentistry
What is Family Dentistry?
Family dentistry addresses oral health at every stage of life. Children have very different dental needs than adults, and qualified family dentists deliver comprehensive oral care from baby teeth to permanent teeth.
Like general dentistry, family dentistry is concerned with oral hygiene and the health of your teeth. However, family dentists focus on the unique needs of children of all ages. Just a few of the services offered by our family dentists are:
- Regular cleanings
- Fluoride treatments
- Cavity identification and filling
- Orthodontics
- Treatments for gum disease
Not only do family dentists understand how children’s teeth change with age, but they also recognize that children may fear going to the dentist. Our family dentists have a gentle approach so that children will develop positive associations with regular dental checkups and build good oral hygiene habits for life.
Dental Implants
We offer implant restoration services in our office, whether your implant is suffering...
Dental Implants
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are the closest you can get to healthy, natural teeth. They allow you to live the way you want to – confidently eating, smiling, laughing, talking, kissing and enjoying all of your everyday activities without worrying about your teeth.
Think of dental implants as artificial tooth roots, similar in shape to screws. When dental implants are placed in your jawbone, they bond with your natural bone. They become a sturdy base for supporting one or more artificial teeth, called crowns.
A connector – known as an abutment – is placed on top of the dental implant to hold and support your crowns. The crowns are custom-made to match your natural teeth and fit your mouth.
Modern dental implants have been used successfully for over 30 years. They are the strongest devices available to support replacement teeth – and even better, they allow these new teeth to feel, look and function naturally.
When performed by a trained and experienced dental implant dentist, dental implant surgery is one of the safest and most predictable procedures in dentistry.
For more information, please call us at (408)246-4796 or fill out the contact form below and we’ll get back to you!