At Pacific Dental Care in Pleasanton, CA, we always strive to provide the most comfortable and efficient care. Intra-oral imaging gives you a detailed view of your mouth in pictures and videos in a matter of seconds.

Putting specific problem areas onto a computer screen lets our doctors see with clarity and detail that’s not possible with a traditional mouth mirror. Hand-held wands quickly capture the details of your teeth and gums. In fact, even small cracks that often lead to broken teeth appear vividly with the click of a button. Our doctors can explain the need for treatment more clearly by showing you what we see in great detail.

As an added benefit, dental insurance benefits often pay more quickly with the visual proof of a digital image.

At Pacific Dental Care in Pleasanton, CA, we are always finding new ways to make our services safer and more efficient. Digital sensors capture detailed x-ray images with a fraction of the exposure found in traditional film x-rays.

Technological advancements in x-ray technology provide multiple benefits, from safety to improved treatment results.

Benefits:

• Safety: Although traditional dental films require minimal radiation for image development, our digital x-ray system provides unsurpassed safety: up to 90% reduction in radiation compared to older film-based systems.
• Time Saving: Images captured instantly with a digital sensor lessen the time you spend in the dental chair.
• Better Outcomes: Improved image clarity increases our doctor's ability to diagnose and treat conditions.

CEREC® is the most advanced dental restorative system available today. CEREC® streamlines a once time-intensive process…dramatically.

In ONE visit, 3D digital images of your teeth appear on the screen and our doctors and his team design a custom solution with innovative software. The images produce a crafted porcelain restoration through a special milling process. Bonded into place minutes later, your new tooth appears and functions just as nature intended.

What does CEREC® mean?

CHAIRSIDE: The technology sits within arm's reach of the dental chair in as little as one appointment.

ECONOMICAL: Efficiency reduces the overall cost of treatment and allows you to turn two visits into one. Less travel, less time away from work and your family.

RESTORATIONS: Natural beauty, function, and strength for a broad range of needs, CEREC® offers a solution for nearly every scenario.

ESTHETIC: Metal-free materials in many shades and color variations allow a perfect blend with your teeth.

CERAMIC: High-strength ceramics closely mimic natural tooth structure and support years of normal function.

Laser technology continues to create new possibilities in healthcare, including many cosmetic enhancements. In dentistry, lasers simplify many surgical procedures and lead to more comfortable treatment and more predictable outcomes. But hard tissue lasers take your care one step further, eliminating anxiety-producing aspects of dental care for many patients.

Gentle, Quiet Care

Hard tissue lasers elevate dental treatment to a new level. Teeth contain water, and laser energy contacting a tooth excites the water molecules to help gently trim away tooth structure. Often a continuous stream of water keeps the tooth cool, virtually eliminating sensation. And the quiet operation of the laser handpiece offers a pleasant respite from the sound of a dental drill.

Ultra-Precise

A hard tissue laser's precise operation allows less of your tooth to be removed to access an area damaged by a cavity. And without the vibration of a conventional metal drill, fewer stress cracks develop in the tooth. Your tooth remains stronger with less filling material needed to return it to full function. Better yet, no anesthetic is needed for many procedures involving the small laser handpiece!

Ultimate Convenience

Since teeth rarely need numbing before laser treatment, multiple cavities can often be restored in one visit. Instead of worrying about numb lips and return visits, laser dentistry streamlines your care and gets you back to your daily routine in no time. Adults and children benefit from treatment that leaves their mouths feeling perfectly normal right after treatment!

The benefits of laser treatment extend well beyond cavities, providing a valuable method of treating gum disease, root canals, and problem areas around implants. Many other surgical treatments can be simplified, often eliminating the need for stitches and reducing otherwise lengthy healing periods. We look forward to introducing you to the comfortable, convenient and precise possibilities of hard tissue laser treatment at Pacific Dental Care!

Laser technology continues to transform many procedures in healthcare. Once the subject of sci-fi movies, lasers now clearly provide benefits for mainstream treatment in medicine and dentistry. Shorter procedures, less discomfort, and quicker healing are just a few of the benefits of modern lasers.

The soft tissues of the mouth cover about 30 square inches of surface area. Annoying lumps or bumps may need removal with any unusual patches of tissue requiring further microscopic analysis. Traditionally, a surgical procedure involving incisions and sutures would be required to produce a biopsy sample. Today, a pen-shaped wand allows our doctors to remove suspicious or bothersome bumps in a couple of minutes. The healing stimulated by laser energy leads to rapid healing and little to no discomfort, without the need for stitches.

Similarly, gums can be quickly reshaped without bleeding, and some gum infections are now treated with rapid results. Even cold sores or mouth ulcers can undergo faster healing when laser energy passes over the surface. Better yet, the days of pain associated with these recurring ulcers can be dramatically decreased. Lasers are also safe for use with children and can help with growth and development issues or help wisdom teeth move into place.

A soft tissue laser offers a valuable benefit to many conditions in the mouth. Our doctors's specific training in laser protocols opens many possibilities using one of modern dentistry's most versatile tools.

At each visit, we evaluate many aspects of your overall health including a visual exam of all areas of your mouth. Most people are surprised at the large amount of surface area that lines the mouth. Did you know over 30 square inches of tissue make up the oral cavity!

While oral cancer can afflict anyone, tobacco users put themselves at a significantly higher risk than non-users. Chewing tobacco contains up to 3,000 different chemicals, including the same compounds used in pesticides and embalming fluid. Cellular changes below the surface aren't always detectable until they've advanced to a critical stage. That's why we rely on the VELscope® to help us examine the tissue of both users and non-users of tobacco.

VELscope® is a wireless, handheld device that produces a natural tissue fluorescence that significantly enhances our visual exam. Recognized by the World Health Organization, this award-winning technology has conducted more than 25 million exams. Easy to use and painless, VELscope® gives us vital information in our quest for early detection of any cancerous or pre-cancerous changes.

If we suspect any unusual changes in your mouth tissue, we may suggest a biopsy and microscopic analysis by a qualified lab.