Services by Daniel Elbert, DDS in Thousand Oaks, CA
You should visit us twice each year for a teeth-cleaning appointment, even if you don’t have a toothache. We will remove plaque and tartar from your teeth, evaluate your gums and soft tissues for disease, and polish your smile to a dazzling shine. Sealants A sealant is a resin material that we apply to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. Thi...
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As the leading cause of tooth loss for American adults, gum disease is no small matter. According to statistics, 80% of all adults over 35 years of age have some form of gum disease. Left untreated, it can lead to serious diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and even premature babies.
Proper restorative care of teeth cannot be performed...
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On the rare occasion that a tooth may need to be extracted, Dr. Elbert can perform routine oral surgery with optimal patient comfort in the office.
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Minor cavities can be restored with white resin (tooth colored) filling material. This type of treatment is a good way of correcting a small problem before it becomes a bigger and more expensive problem. When compromised by decay or damage, Dr. Elbert may suggest a tooth may need to be restored with a crown, inlay, or onlay. These restorations, ...
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To replace missing teeth in a row, or a single missing tooth, natural-looking crown and bridgework made in a dental lab offers a strong, beautiful option. A bridge is a fixed prosthetic attached to crowned teeth, so it will not slip out of place.
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If you are missing many teeth, Dr. Elbert may recommend dentures or partials. These prosthetics can be fixed or removable, and with modern dental materials, they look totally natural.
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Porcelain veneers are thin shells of handcrafted dental porcelain that fit over front teeth. Each veneer is designed to complement your overall smile, as well as your overall appearance. Dr. Elbert will consider your existing dentition and bite, as well as your skin tone, features, and face shape, when designing the perfect veneers for you.
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Treatment Process:
Step 1: Schedule a Complementary Invisalign Consultation with Dr. Elbert. During the initial one hour visit, Dr. Elbert will evaluate and take pictures of crowded teeth, for gaps between teeth, overbite and discuss the course of moving your teeth with you. Then our treatment coordinator will discuss with you current offers...
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As a fixed prosthetic, dental implants replace one or more missing teeth – or secure dentures, partials, or bridgework in place. Dr. Elbert works with a trusted specialist for implant post placement, then attaches lifelike crowns to the posts in our office.
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Your teeth contain several layers: the outer protective enamel, a secondary layer of sensitive dentin, and an inner pulp that contains components commonly referred to as the “nerve” of the tooth. Each pulp chamber branches off, forming canals that lead toward the tooth root tip. These infamous root canals provide a means for the tooth to absorb ...
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