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Glenn Dental
100% Local16098 Kamana Road
Apple Valley , CA 92307 (view map)
Phone:
(760) 242-2620
Website:
http://www.glendental.com/
Hours:
Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Welcome to Glenn Dental, a leading dental practice in Apple Valley, CA that specializes in general, cosmetic, restorative and orthodontic dentistry. Also serving the surrounding communities of Victorville, Hesperia, Oak Hills, Phelan, Adelanto, Barstow and Spring Valley Lake, CA, we provide comprehensive dental care for all ages in a fun, professional and safe environment. We know how much a straight, white smile can boost a person’s confidence and self-esteem. That is why we strive to provide our patients with the quality dental care that will help them achieve and maintain a beautiful smile and optimal oral health for life.
Why Choose Glenn Dental?
Our Expertise – With nearly 20 years of experience between them, Drs. Glenn Ong-Veloso and Joy Helou have set the standard of excellence for dental care in the high desert area and are at the top of their field.
Our Services – At Glenn Dental, we offer an array of dental treatments using the latest advancements in technology to meet all of our patients’ needs. These services include but are not limited to veneers, teeth whitening, crowns, root canals, dentures, dental implants and treatment of gum disease. We also offer the latest in orthodontic technology, including Invisalign, for a straight, beautiful smile.
Our Standard of Care – We recognize that each case is unique, and our team will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan to fit your specific needs and desires. We work with a common objective – to serve our patients with compassionate and individualized care, while working tirelessly to ensure that the best results are achieved.
Thank you for visiting our website and we invite you to explore for more information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Apple Valley, CA dental office and we will be happy to assist you. If you would like to schedule an appointment, you can call us or request one here on our website. We look forward to meeting you and seeing you smile!
The Premier Dentists of Apple Valley, CA and the High Desert Area!
Dr. Glenn Ong-Veloso and Dr. Joy Marie Helou are proud to offer high quality dental care to the kids, teens and adults of Apple Valley, Victorville and Hesperia, CA as well as the surrounding areas of Oak Hills, Phelan, Spring Valley Lake, Barstow and San Bernardino, CA. Whether you are interested in teeth whitening, dental implants, Invisalign, or are simply in need of a check-up, our dentists and their team are well-equipped to provide complete, professional care in a fun, safe and state-of-the-art environment. Read below for more about our experienced and trusted dentists.
Dr. Glenn Ong-Veloso
Dr. Ong-Veloso has been setting the highest standards of excellence in dental care since 1997! He earned his undergraduate degree in biology from California State University, San Bernardino, and his dental degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. An esteemed member of the dental community, Dr. Ong-Veloso is an active member of many leading dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Tri-County Dental Society and Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honors society.
Dr. Joy Marie Helou
Dr. Helou has worked with Dr. Ong-Veloso in delivering excellent dental care to her community since 2009. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of La Verne before earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. Dr. Helou has tutored and worked in research at both the University of La Verne and University of the Pacific, and she is an active member in many top dental organizations, such as the AmericanDental Association, California Dental Association, Tri-County Dental Society and the American Student Dental Association.
At Glenn Dental, your optimal oral health is within reach. Whether you are looking for yourself or for you child, we provide an array of services for all different cases and provide the individual attention that you deserve. If you are in Apple Valley, CA or the high desert area and would like to schedule an appointment, please contact our office and we will be happy to assist you.
Here at Glenn Dental in Apple Valley, CA, our team of professionals is extensively trained in delivering all aspects of dental care and orthodontic services. We strive to offer the finest care available in Apple Valley in a warm, welcoming and safe environment for you and your child. Whether you are looking for regular check-ups for or are interested orthodontic services like Invisalign, our clinical team works with Dr. Glenn and Dr. Helou to deliver the professional, beautiful results that you desire.
It’s the people that make a practice, and we’re especially proud of ours. From the moment you walk through our doors, serving your needs is our top priority. Our patients are always greeted with a smile, and appreciate the kindness, integrity and patient focus that our doctors and friendly staff provide. We are especially interested in making you feel right at home!
Glenn Dental offers state-of-the-art general, reconstructive and cosmetic dentistry like teeth whitening and veneers as well as orthodontic treatments for kids, teens and adults. We proudly serve patients from Apple Valley, Victorville, Hesperia and the greater High Desert area. Contact our Apple Valley dentistry office today for more information on our services or to schedule your first visit. Our team looks forward to meeting you and seeing you smile!
How to Get to Our Apple Valley, CA Dental Office
The doctors and staff at Glenn Dental would like to thank you for choosing us as your local Apple Valley dental practice. Glenn Dental believes that every patient deserves the smile they’ve always dreamed of, and we will work hard to ensure each patient is satisfied with the results. We offer comprehensive dental and orthodontic care to patients in the surrounding areas of Victorville, Hesperia, Oak Hills, Barstow and Spring Valley Lake, California. Learn more about our office location below and feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Office Location
Our office is conveniently located in Apple Valley, California on Kamana Road. We suggest taking the 15 North, taking exit D Street and make a left onto Apple Valley Road and a right onto Kamana Road.
To get directions from your current location, please use the Google Map below. To use this application, simply type your full street address into the directions bar and hit “get directions”. Feel free to use the zoom controls for various viewing options.
Visit Our Apple Valley Dental Practice Today!
Glenn Dental is committed to providing you with quality dental and orthodontic treatment in a friendly, welcoming environment that you can trust. We appreciate you choosing us as your local Apple Valley, CA dental office. To make an appointment please fill out our appointment request form online and one of our team members would be happy to assist you. For additional questions or concerns please call us at 760-242-2620. We look forward to seeing you in our office shortly!
Your treatment plan will include a breakdown of all applicable fees, and we will inform you of all costs before treatment is administered. Charges are payable at the time of treatment.
We offer several payment options to accommodate your financial needs, including:
Cash and Checks
Visa, MasterCard and American Express
In-office Dental Savings Program
Financing through CareCredit
If special arrangements are needed, please talk to our office manager prior to receiving service.
Insurance
We are a preferred provider for many insurance companies and will submit your insurance claims for you. We will fully attempt to help you receive full insurance benefits; however, you are personally responsible for your account, and we encourage you to contact us if your policy has not paid within 30 days.
Thank you for choosing Glenn Dental in Apple Valley, CA for all of your general, cosmetic or reconstructive dentistry needs. Our dentists Dr. Glenn Ong-Veloso and Dr. Joy Helou have created a comfortable environment where you can feel confident in the level of dental care you will receive. We offer an array of services to fit the individual needs of each patient including dental implants, teeth whitening, Invisalign, fillings, bridges, crowns, root canals and general cleanings. No matter which of these services you are interested in or require, Glenn Dental has the expertise and technology to treat you with the most precision and care available.
Arrival at our Apple Valley Dental Office
When you arrive for your first visit, please be prepared to complete all insurance and health information forms that will allow us to begin your dental treatment. We will ask you to fill out several forms that will get you acquainted with our office.
What Happens During Your First Visit
Your initial dental exam at Glenn Dental will last approximately one hour. This visit will help get us acquainted with each other and learn about your goals and desires for your dental treatment. Generally, X-rays will be taken allowing Dr. Glenn or Dr. Helou to examine the jaw’s structure, teeth position and teeth decay. Oral hygiene instructions will also be provided along with suggestions to help you care for your teeth. In most cases, we will also clean your teeth on this visit and provide an evaluation that will outline your existing dental problems and proposed treatment.
Our Promise To You
Here at Glenn Dental, we believe that good dental care begins with open communication. We promise to speak candidly with you about any symptoms present that may require further dental treatment, our diagnosis, alternative treatments that may exist, and our recommendations. Working together, we can achieve a true partnership with one common goal – keeping your smile beautiful and your teeth, gums and jaw joints healthy!
Glenn Dental offers high quality general, cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry for kids, teens and adults in and around Apple Valley, Hesperia and Victorville, CA and the greater High Desert Area. Please contact our office today to for more information or to schedule your first visit with us.
Forms
You may access the following forms to assist us with your care. Please fill out and submit the appropriate form prior to your visit.
New Patient - Child
New Patient - Adult
Patient Registration Form (Printable)
Medical History Form (Printable)
We are committed to keeping your personal information secure. All of our online forms are submitted via a secure connection and are HIPAA compliant.
Here at Glenn Dental, we want to make sure that our Apple Valley, CA dentistry patients are doing everything they can at home to take care of their teeth, gums and mouths. The best way to ensure a clean, healthy, pearly white smile is by brushing and flossing. Following a daily oral care regimen will help prevent plaque build-up, gum disease, tooth decay and loss of teeth as well as costly dental treatments down the road.
Oral care isn’t over when you leave our Apple Valley dental office. How you take care of your mouth at home is just as, if not more, important. Our Apple Valley family and cosmetic dentists Drs. Glenn Ong-Veloso and Joy Helou are here to offer their expertise and advice for an at-home oral hygiene routine. Follow the tips and guidelines below for optimal oral hygiene and a healthy smile that will last a lifetime!
The cornerstone to a good oral hygiene regimen is proper brushing and flossing habits. For more on brushing and flossing, see our Brushing & Flossing page.
Tooth Decay Prevention
Tooth decay is a progressive disease resulting in the interaction of bacteria that naturally occur on the teeth and sugars in the everyday diet. Sugar causes a reaction in the bacteria, causing it to produce acids that break down the mineral in teeth, forming a cavity. Dentists remove the decay and fill the tooth using a variety of fillings, restoring the tooth to a healthy state. Nerve damage can result from severe decay and may require a crown (a crown is like a large filling that can cap a tooth, making it stronger or covering it). Avoiding unnecessary decay simply requires strict adherence to a dental hygiene regimen: brushing and flossing twice a day, regular dental check-ups, diet control and fluoride treatment. Practicing good hygiene avoids unhealthy teeth and costly treatment.
Sealants
The grooves and depressions that form the chewing surfaces of the back teeth are extremely difficult (if not impossible) to clean of bacteria and food. As the bacteria reacts with the food, acids form and break down the tooth enamel, causing cavities. Recent studies indicate that 88 percent of total cavities in American school children are caused this way.
Tooth sealants protect these susceptible areas by sealing the grooves and depressions, preventing bacteria and food particles from residing in these areas. Sealant material is a resin typically applied to the back teeth, molars and premolars and areas prone to cavities. It lasts for several years but needs to be checked during regular appointments.
Fluoride
Fluoride is a substance that helps teeth become stronger and resistant to decay. Regularly drinking water treated with fluoride and brushing and flossing regularly ensures significantly lower cavities. Dentists can evaluate the level of fluoride in a primary drinking water source and recommend fluoride supplements (usually in tablets or drops), if necessary.
Here at Glenn Dental, we make it a priority to educate our patient, young and old, about proper oral hygiene and at-home care. If you have any questions for us, please don’t hesitate to contact our Apple Valley dental office. We also proudly serve the residents of Hesperia, Victorville and the greater High Desert Area with high quality general, cosmetic, reconstructive and orthodontic dentistry.
Here at Glenn Dental, our Apple Valley, CA dentists work hard to provide quality general and cosmetic dental treatments and care to all of our patients. Whether you are looking to for a regular cleaning and exam want to brighten your smile with teeth whitening, we have a treatment that is right for you. Even though our work is designed to help you live a healthier and better lifestyle, dental emergencies do happen and they can be quite nerveracking. Dr. Glenn and Dr. Helou are here to provide assistance during these times.
Below are some emergency situations that you may encounter while at home, school or work, and what you can do to handle and take care of the situation. If you have any questions about what to do in the event of an emergency, please call our office and we will be happy to assist you.
Tooth Ache
Begin by cleaning around the sore tooth meticulously. Using warm salt water, rinse the mouth to displace any food trapped between teeth. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you use aspirin on the aching tooth or on the gum. In the event of facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the area. For temporary pain relief, acetaminophen is recommended. Call our Apple Valley dental office to set an appointment with one of our dentists.
Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek
Ice can be applied to any bruised areas. For bleeding, apply firm (but gentle) pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. If the bleeding does not stop with pressure or continues after 15 minutes, go to an emergency room.
Broken Braces and Wires
Remove a broken appliance only if it comes out easily. If it is lodged or painful to remove, cover any protruding edges with wax, cotton balls, gauze or chewing gum. DO NOT REMOVE any wire caught in the gums, cheek or tongue; see a dentist immediately. Emergency attention is usually not required for loose or broken appliances that cause no discomfort.
Broken Tooth
Rinse the area with warm water. Put a cold compress over the facial area of the injury. Recover any broken tooth fragments. Get immediate dental attention.
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
Recover the tooth, making sure to hold it by the crown (top) and not the root end. Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth in the socket and hold it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or water. Because time is essential, see a dentist immediately.
Possible Broken Jaw
In the event of jaw injury, tie the mouth closed with a towel, tie or handkerchief. Go to an emergency room immediately.
Bleeding After a Baby Tooth Falls Out
Fold a piece of gauze and place it (tightly) over the bleeding area. Bite down on the gauze for 15 minutes; if bleeding continues, see a dentist.
Cold or Canker Sores
Over-the-counter medications will usually provide temporary relief. If sores persist, call us to schedule a visit.
Dental trauma can be extremely scary for a patient of any age. Follow the instructions above should you encounter of these dental or orthodontic emergencies. Glenn Dental proudly serves children, teens and adults in Apple Valley, Victorville and Hesperia, CA as well as the greater High Desert Area with general, cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry as well as orthodontic treatment like Invisalign and braces. Please contact us today to schedule your first visit with our Apple Valley dentists!
Adults
In recent years, bacterial inflammation involved in gum disease has been linked to chronic health problems like stroke, coronary artery disease and premature, low birth-weight babies. Our doctors and hygienists take great care to identify and treat gum disease early to keep you and your mouth healthy.
Tooth Decay
Caries, or tooth decay, is a preventable disease. While caries might not endanger your life, they may negatively impact your quality of life.
When your teeth and gums are consistently exposed to large amounts of starches and sugars, acids may form that begin to eat away at tooth enamel. Carbohydrate-rich foods such as candy, cookies, soft drinks and even fruit juices leave deposits on your teeth. Those deposits bond with the bacteria that normally survive in your mouth and form plaque. The combination of deposits and plaque forms acids that can damage the mineral structure of teeth, with tooth decay resulting.
Sensitive Teeth
Your teeth expand and contract in reaction to changes in temperature. Hot and cold food and beverages can cause pain or irritation to people with sensitive teeth. Over time, tooth enamel can be worn down, gums may recede or teeth may develop microscopic cracks, exposing the interior of the tooth and irritating nerve endings. Just breathing cold air can be painful for those with extremely sensitive teeth.
Gum Disease
Gum, or periodontal, disease can cause inflammation, tooth loss and bone damage. Gum disease begins with a sticky film of bacteria called plaque. Gums in the early stage of disease, or gingivitis, can bleed easily and become red and swollen. As the disease progresses to periodontitis, teeth may fall out or need to be removed by a dentist. Gum disease is highly preventable and can usually be avoided by daily brushing and flossing. One indicator of gum disease is consistent bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth.
Periodontics
Periodontal simply means “the tissue around the teeth.” Periodontists specialize in the treatment and surgery of this area, which is often characterized by gum disease. Plaque is the most common element causing gum disease.
Unfortunately, periodontal-related problems are often discovered after they have persisted for an extended period of time. Proper oral hygiene, daily dental care and regular dental checkups will minimize the risk of gum disease. Gum disease ranges from mild (gingivitis) to moderate (periodontitis) to the severe (periodontitis). Treatments are available for every case of gum disease.
Common problems associated with gum disease:
“Long” teeth (receding gum lines expose the root portions of your teeth)
Discolored or deteriorating tooth structure
Gum depressions (holes in between the teeth in the gum tissue)
Infected gum line (discoloration or inflammation of the gum tissue)
Tooth loss or tooth movement
The effects of gum disease can be damaging to your dental health. However, through proper preventive care and oral hygiene, you can avoid problems associated with gum disease.
Bad Breath (Halitosis)
Daily brushing and flossing helps to prevent the build-up of food particles, plaque and bacteria in your mouth. Food particles left in the mouth deteriorate and cause bad breath. While certain foods, such as garlic or anchovies, may create temporary bad breath, consistent bad breath may be a sign of gum disease or another dental problem.
Canker Sores
Canker sores (aphthous ulcers) are small sores inside the mouth that often recur. Generally lasting one or two weeks, the duration of canker sores can be reduced by the use of antimicrobial mouthwashes or topical agents. The canker sore has a white or gray base surrounded by a red border.
Orthodontic Problems
A bite that does not meet properly (a malocclusion) can be inherited, or some types may be acquired. Some causes of malocclusion include missing or extra teeth, crowded teeth or misaligned jaws. Accidents or developmental issues, such as finger or thumb sucking over an extended period of time, may cause malocclusions.
Children
Innumerable studies and research have concluded on the importance of starting children early in their lives with good dental hygiene and oral care. According to research, the most common chronic childhood disease in America is tooth decay, affecting 50 percent of first-graders and 80 percent of 17-year-olds. Early treatment prevents problems affecting a child’s health, well-being, self-image and overall achievement.
The National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research estimates that children will miss 52 million hours of school each year due to oral health problems and about 12.5 million days of restricted activity every year from dental symptoms. Because there is such a significant loss in their academic performance, the Surgeon General has made children’s oral health a priority.
Parents are responsible for ensuring their children practice good dental hygiene. Parents must introduce proper oral care early in a child's life – as early as infancy. The American Dental Hygiene Association states that a good oral hygiene routine for children includes:
Thoroughly cleaning your infant’s gums after each feeding with a water-soaked infant cloth. This stimulates the gum tissue and removes food.
Gently brushing your baby’s erupted teeth with a small, soft-bristled toothbrush and using a pea-sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste.
Teaching your child at age 2 or 3 about proper brushing techniques and later teaching them brushing and gentle flossing until 7 or 8 years old.
Regular visits with their dentist to check for cavities in the primary teeth and for possible developmental problems.
Encouraging your child to discuss any fears they may have about oral health visits, but not mentioning words like “pain” or “hurt,” since this may instill the possibility of pain in the child’s thought process.
Determining if the water supply that serves your home is fluoridated; if not, discussing supplement options with your dentist or hygienist.
Asking your hygienist or dentist about sealant applications to protect your child’s teeth-chewing surfaces and about bottle tooth decay, which occurs when teeth are frequently exposed to sugared liquids.
Brushing
Use a toothbrush with soft bristles and a small strip of fluoride toothpaste. When you brush your teeth, move the brush in small circular motions to reach food particles that may be under your gum line. Hold the toothbrush at an angle and brush slowly and carefully, covering all areas between teeth and the surface of each tooth. It will take you several minutes to thoroughly brush your teeth. Brush up on the lower teeth, down on the upper teeth and the outside, inside and chewing surface of all of your front and back teeth. Brush your tongue and the roof of your mouth before you rinse.
Brush your teeth four times daily to avoid the accumulation of food particles and plaque:
In the morning after breakfast
After lunch or right after school
After dinner
At bedtime
As soon as the bristles start to wear down or fray, replace your toothbrush with a new one. Do not swallow any toothpaste. Rinse your mouth thoroughly with water after you finish brushing. It is important to carefully floss and brush daily for optimal oral hygiene.
Flossing
For areas between the teeth that a toothbrush can’t reach, dental floss is used to remove food particles and plaque. Dental floss is a thin thread of waxed nylon that is used to reach below the gum line and clean between teeth. It is very important to floss between your teeth every day.
Pull a small length of floss from the dispenser. Wrap the ends of the floss tightly around your middle fingers. Guide the floss between all teeth to the gum line, pulling out any food particles or plaque. Unwrap clean floss from around your fingers as you go so that you have used the floss from beginning to end when you finish. Floss behind all of your back teeth.
Floss at night to make sure your teeth are clean before you go to bed. When you first begin flossing, your gums may bleed a little. If the bleeding does not go away after the first few times, let a staff member know at your next appointment.
Here at Glenn Dental in Apple Valley, CA, we offer premier dental care for the whole family, including children. Dr. Glenn, Dr. Helou and their team believe that early dental care can promote a lifetime of healthy smiles for your child. Our primary goal for your child’s dental development is to achieve and maintain optimum oral health through advances in techniques, technologies and by keeping their scheduled dental exams frequent and regular.
Teething
Normally the first tooth erupts between the ages 6 to 12 months. Gums are usually sore, tender and sometimes irritable until the age of 3. Rubbing sore gums gently with a clean finger, the back of a cold spoon or a cold, wet cloth can help soothe your child’s gums. Teething rings work well, but avoid teething biscuits—they contain sugar that is not good for baby teeth.
While your baby is teething, it is important to monitor his or her teeth for signs of baby bottle decay. Examine the teeth, especially on the inside or the tongue side, every two weeks for dull spots (whiter than the tooth surface) or lines. A bottle containing anything other than water and left in an infant's mouth while sleeping can cause decay. This happens because sugar in the liquid mixes with bacteria in dental plaque, forming acids that attack the tooth enamel. Each time a child drinks liquids containing sugar, acids attack the teeth for about 20 minutes. When awake, saliva carries away the liquid. During sleep, the saliva flow significantly decreases and liquids pool around the child's teeth for long periods, covering the teeth in acids.
How to avoid baby bottle tooth decay: Tooth decay in infants can be minimized or totally prevented by not allowing sleeping infants to breast or bottle-feed. Infants that need a bottle to comfortably fall asleep should be given a water-filled bottle or a pacifier. Our office is dedicated to fighting baby bottle tooth decay. Let us know if you notice any signs of decay or anything unusual in your child's mouth.
Your Infant’s New Teeth
The primary teeth, or "baby" teeth, play a crucial role in dental development. Without them, a child cannot chew food properly and has difficulty speaking clearly. Primary teeth are vital to development of the jaws and for guiding the permanent teeth into place when they replace the primary teeth around age 6.
Since primary teeth guide the permanent teeth into place, infants with missing primary teeth or infants who prematurely lose primary teeth may require a space maintainer, a device used to hold the natural space open. Without a maintainer, the teeth can tilt toward the empty space and cause permanent teeth to come in crooked. Missing teeth should always be mentioned to your family dentist. The way your child cares for his/her primary teeth plays a critical role in how he/she treats the permanent teeth. Children and adults are equally susceptible to plaque and gum problems—hence, the need for regular care and dental checkups starting at a young age.
Infant Tooth Eruption
A child's teeth actually start forming before birth. As early as 4 months of age, the primary or "baby" teeth push through the gums—the lower central incisors are first, then the upper central incisors. The remainder of the 20 primary teeth typically erupt by age 3, but the place and order varies.
Permanent teeth begin eruption around age 6, starting with the first molars and lower central incisors. This process continues until around age 21. Adults have 28 secondary (permanent) teeth—32 including the third molars (wisdom teeth).
Your Child’s First Dental Visit
Your child's first dental visit should be scheduled around his/her first birthday. The most important part of the visit is getting to know and becoming comfortable with Dr. Glenn and his staff. A pleasant, comfortable first visit builds trust and helps put your child at ease during future dental visits. If possible, allow him/her to sit in your (the parent's) lap in the exam room. We make it a priority to ensure that your child is comfortable in our office, and that any fears or anxiety they might have is addressed.
Why Primary Teeth Are Important
Primary teeth are important for the following reasons:
Good teeth allow a child to eat and maintain good nutrition.
Healthy teeth allow for clear pronunciation and speech habits.
The self-image that healthy teeth give a child is immeasurable.
Primary teeth also guide eruption of the permanent teeth.
Good Diet and Healthy Teeth
The teeth, bones and soft tissue of the mouth require a healthy, well-balanced diet. A variety of foods from the five food groups help minimize (and avoid) cavities and other dental problems. Most snacks that children eat cause cavities, so children should only receive healthy foods like vegetables, low-fat yogurt and cheeses, which promote strong teeth.
Of course, it is very important that parents make sure their child maintains a regular oral health routine of brushing and flossing. Continuous at-home care combined with frequent dental visits will help ensure your child’s lifelong oral health.
If you have any more questions regarding early dental care or the types of dental services that offer for kids, please contact us at our Apple Valley, CA office today. We offer complete general, cosmetic and restorative dental care for kids, teens and adults in Apple Valley, Victorville, Hesperia, CA and the greater high desert area. We look forward to meeting you and seeing your child smile!
Our practice can provide a wide range of dental services. We can typically provide every type of dental service without having to refer you to other specialties. This flexibility saves you time and keeps your total dental care within one practice. Our emphasis is on total preventive care for our patients. Total care begins with regular hygiene visits, regular check-ups and continued home oral health routines.
Our practice also provides the highest-quality services for restoring mouths that have been damaged by dental disease and injury and common problems that require cosmetic dentistry. Our primary goal for our patients is to achieve and maintain optimum oral health through advances in techniques, technologies and by maintaining their scheduled dental exams.
Fillings
BEFORE AFTER
The concept of a “filling” is replacing and restoring your tooth structure that is damaged due to decay or fracture with a material. We will replace old, broken-down amalgam/metal fillings that contain traces of mercury with white fillings (composites) to restore your smile and teeth to a more natural look and feel.
With today’s advancements, no longer will you have to suffer the embarrassment of unsightly and unhealthy silver/mercury fillings or metal margins of the past. Eliminate the dark, black appearance in your teeth with new-age, state-of-the-art, tooth-colored resin or porcelain materials.
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Root Canal
A root canal is a procedure that extracts decayed pulp from the central part of the tooth, reshapes the canal and replaces it with strengthening filler.
A cavity is the result of superficial decay of the enamel of the tooth. Left long enough, this decay can burrow into the deeper reaches of the tooth, causing extensive damage to tooth structure. When the damage goes beyond what can be treated with a filling, dentists can perform a root canal (or endodontics), preserving the tooth and retaining its original integrity; thereby, saving a tooth that in the past would have to have been pulled.
Procedure:
The patient undergoes anesthesia.
A dental dam is used to isolate the tooth.
The tooth is opened to allow for removal of infected or dead dental pulp.
The tooth is comprehensively cleaned, including any cracks and canals.
With special tools, the doctor reshapes the canals.
The tooth is filled again with cutting edge biocompatible filling material.
A temporary covering is used to cover the access opening.
Patients MUST see their regular dentist quickly for a permanent restoration of the tooth.
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Tooth Extractions
General Extractions
An extraction is the complete removal of a tooth. Extractions are sometimes necessary if a primary tooth is preventing the normal eruption of a permanent tooth, if the tooth has suffered extensive tooth decay or trauma that cannot be repaired, if the patient has gum disease, or if the tooth is impacted (usually the wisdom teeth). Depending on the complexity of the case, an extraction can be performed surgically or non-surgically. A mild anesthesia is used to ensure your child is as comfortable as possible throughout the procedure.
Wisdom Teeth
Your third molars are more commonly called "wisdom teeth." Usually appearing in the late teens or early twenties, third molars often lack the proper space in the jaw to erupt fully or even at all. This common condition is called impaction. When any tooth lacks the space to come through or simply develops in the wrong place of your jaw and becomes impacted, problems can arise. Primarily, damage to adjacent teeth and crowding occur.
In certain cases, the wisdom tooth that cannot come through becomes inflamed under the gums and in the jawbone, causing a sac to develop around the root of the tooth that then fills with liquid. This can cause a cyst or an abscess if it becomes infected. If either of these situations goes untreated, serious damage to the underlying bone and surrounding teeth and tissues can result.
To potentially stave off this result, an extraction of one, several or all of the wisdom teeth may be advised. If that is the case, we have the equipment and training needed to perform such extractions, with an absolute minimum of discomfort. Ask our staff for more information regarding tooth extractions if you feel you may need one.
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Crowns and Bridges
Crowns
A crown is a permanent covering that fits over an original tooth that is either decayed, damaged or cracked. Crowns are made of a variety of different materials such as porcelain, gold, acrylic resin or a mix of these materials. Porcelain generally has the most natural appearance, although it is often less durable.
The treatment plan for a patient receiving a crown involves:
Numbing the tooth to remove the decay in or around it.
Re-sculpturing the tooth to provide an ideal fit for the crown.
Making an impression of your teeth in order to create a custom-made crown (usually takes one to two weeks).
Making a temporary crown out of acrylic resin and fitting it onto the tooth during the interim period when the permanent custom-made crown is being created.
Applying the permanent crown (when received from the lab) by removing the temporary crown and fitting the permanent one onto the tooth.
After ensuring that the crown has the proper look and fit, the dentist cements it into place.
This process generally consists of a minimum of two to three visits over a three to four week period. Once the procedure is completed, proper dental hygiene, including daily brushing and flossing, is required to maintain healthy, bacteria-free teeth, gums and crowns. This helps in the prevention of gum disease. Given proper care, your crowns can last a lifetime.
Bridges
BEFORE AFTER
A bridge is a dental device that fills a space that a tooth previously occupied. A bridge may be necessary to prevent:
Shifting of the teeth that can lead to bite problems (occlusion) and/or jaw problems and resultant periodontal disease.
Bridges safeguard the integrity of existing teeth and help maintain a healthy, vibrant smile.
There are three main types of bridges, namely:
A fixed bridge is the most popular and consists of a filler tooth that is attached to two crowns, which fit over the existing teeth and hold the bridge in place.
The “Maryland” bridge is commonly used to replace missing front teeth and consists of a filler that is attached to metal bands that are bonded to the abutment teeth. The metal bands consist of a white-colored composite resin that matches existing tooth color.
The cantilever bridge is often used when there are teeth on only one side of the span. A typical three-unit cantilever bridge consists of two crowned teeth positioned next to each other on the same side of the missing tooth space. The filler tooth is then connected to the two crowned teeth, which extend into the missing tooth space or end.
Dental implants are artificial tooth replacements that were first developed half a century ago by a Swedish scientist named Per-Ingvar Branemark. Implants arose from the patient’s need to secure loose-fitting dentures. Since the advent of the implant, engineering and enhancements to the implant have enabled dentists to expand the implant’s usefulness, including the replacement of missing or lost teeth. Today, implant techniques provide a wide range of tooth replacement solutions including:
Single Tooth Replacement
Anterior Replacement
Posterior Replacement
Full Upper Replacement
Types of Implants
There are three main types of implants:
The root implant
The plate form implant
The subperiosteal implant
The root implant—by far, the most popular—is the most effective because it mirrors the size and shape of a patient’s natural tooth. This implant is often as strong as the patient’s original tooth. The implant or artificial root is placed into the jawbone under local anesthesia, then allowed to heal and integrate with the bone. Once the healing process is completed and the jawbone is attached to the implant, the patient returns to the dental office where the implant is fitted with the new tooth. This process generally takes anywhere from three to eight months.
The plate form implant is ideal in situations where the jawbone is not wide enough to properly support a root implant. The plate form implant is long and thin, unlike the root implant, and anchors into thin jawbones. It is inserted the same way as a root implant. In certain cases, the plate form implant is immediately fitted with the restoration without waiting for the healing process to run its course.
The subperiosteal implant is used when the jawbone has receded to the point where it can no longer support a permanent implant.
Post Implant Care
Although proper oral hygiene is always recommended for maintaining good dental health, it is especially important when a patient has received a dental implant. Bacteria can attack sensitive areas in the mouth when teeth and gums are not properly cleaned, thus causing gums to swell and jaw bones to gradually recede. Recession of the jawbone will weaken implants and eventually make it necessary for the implant to be removed. Patients are advised to visit their dentists at least twice a year to ensure the health of their teeth and implants. Dental implants can last for decades when given proper care.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Here at Glenn Dental, we are proud to offer quality cosmetic dentistry treatments to patients in Apple Valley, Hesperia and Victorville, CA and the surrounding high desert area. One of the first things that people notice about you is your smile, and according to a study of adults in the US, over 92% of people agree that an attractive smile is an important social asset. Because of this, many people desire a brighter, cleaner and more attractive smile. If you currently have chipped, discolored, stained, unevenly spaced or slightly crooked teeth, the cosmetic dentistry treatments at Glenn Dental can help you achieve the beautiful smile you dream of.
We offer a variety of treatments to fit the different needs of our patients. Whether you are looking for whiter teeth or want to fix a chipped tooth, we have the tools you need to fulfill your goals. Read below for more information on the different cosmetic services that our dentists Dr. Glenn Ong-Veloso and Dr. Joy Helou provide.
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Teeth Whitening
BEFORE AFTER
It is natural for teeth to darken over time. Darkening can be caused by such factors as the types of food and beverages you consume, like coffee, tea and soda. Other known factors for discoloration include childhood medications or illnesses, tobacco use or improper oral hygiene. Restoring your natural white smile is a priority for our Apple Valley, CA dental care team.
Teeth whitening services are growing in popularity, and it’s one of the most requested services offered by our practice. Everyone sees the growing consumer market focused on whiter teeth. The reality is that over-the-counter, “too good to be true” solutions typically don’t work.
Dr. Glenn and Dr. Helou are trained professionals using industry-approved methods. Our goal is to meet the needs of every patient, and every patient’s needs are different. We use gentle hydrogen-peroxide gel-activated solution to whiten your entire smile in just one visit.
Call us today for a whitening evaluation!
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Veneers
Veneers are thin, semi-translucent “shells” that typically attach to your front teeth. They are custom-made from porcelain material and permanently bonded to your teeth. Veneers are a great cosmetic alternative to otherwise painful dental procedures to improve the appearance of your smile.
Common problems that veneers are used for:
Broken or chipped teeth
Spaces between the teeth
Unsightly, stained or discolored teeth
Permanently stained or discolored teeth
Crooked or misshapen teeth
Veneers may even help you avoid orthodontic treatment. Subtle changes to your smile can be achieved with veneers, and in most cases, veneer application is completed in only two office visits.
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Dental Implants
Dental implants are artificial tooth replacements that were first developed from the patient’s need to secure loose-fitting dentures. Since the advent of the implant, engineering and advancements to the implant have enabled dentists to expand dental implants’ usefulness, including the replacement of missing or lost teeth.
Today, implant techniques provide a wide range of tooth replacement solutions including:
Single Tooth Replacement
Anterior Replacement
Posterior Replacement
Full Upper Replacement
If the missing tooth space has no surrounding teeth, our dentist may decide an implant is the most appropriate treatment choice or option.
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Composite Bonding
Bonding is a common solution for:
Reducing unsightly gaps or spaces between teeth
Fixing or repairing chipped or cracked teeth
Hiding discoloration or faded areas on the tooth’s surface
Bonding is often used to improve the appearance of your teeth and enhance your smile. We use a composite material, either a plastic or resin, which is bonded to one of your existing teeth. Unlike veneers or crowns, this process removes little, if any, of the original tooth.
Composite bonding has many advantages associated with it:
It is a quick process, which typically lasts less than one hour.
It does not reduce the tooth’s original structure and is relatively inexpensive.
Composite resins come in many different shades and provide better matching of shades to the natural color of your teeth.
Composite bonds stain more easily and therefore require proper care and regular cleaning. In order to ensure the longest possible duration of the bonding, composites should be brushed and flossed daily.
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If you have any questions about the types of cosmetic dental treatments that we offer, or would like to schedule a consultation, please contact our Apple Valley, CA office today. We look forward to meeting you and leading you towards your best smile possible!
Invisalign® straightens your teeth without wires and brackets, using a series of clear, customized, removable appliances called aligners. It’s virtually undetectable, which means hardly anyone will know that you’re straightening your teeth.
Clearly Different
The Invisalign System combines advanced 3-D computer graphics technology with 100-year-old science of orthodontics. Invisalign aligners are designed to move your teeth in small steps to the desired final position prescribed by your orthodontist. Each aligner is precisely calibrated and manufactured to fit your mouth at each stage of the treatment plan. Your first step is to visit our office to determine if Invisalign is right for you. After sending precise treatment instructions, Invisalign uses advanced computer technology to translate these instructions in a sequence of finely calibrated aligners — as few as 12 or as many as 48. Each aligner is worn for about two weeks and only taken out to eat, brush and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next, your teeth will begin to move gradually — week-by-week until the final alignment prescribed is attained. Then you'll be smiling like you never have before!
If you want to learn more about Invisalign and how it works, please visit the Invisalign Homepage.
To ensure the best possible results, only an orthodontist who has been trained and certified by Align Technology can diagnose and treat using Invisalign. Invisalign is not intended for children and is not appropriate for every adult. Only an orthodontist can determine if this treatment is an effective option for you. To see if Invisalign can help you achieve the smile you've always wanted, contact us to make an appointment.
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