Dental Treatments at Refresh Dental in Berkeley

At Refresh Dental we want to make sure that you receive all the dental treatments you need under one roof. Our dental services include:

• Bone Grafts
• Composite (Tooth-Colored) Fillings
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Custom Whitening Trays
• Dental Implants
• Dentures
• Diagnodent® for Cavity Detection and Prevention
• Digital X-rays
• Extractions
• Fixed Bridges
• Fluoride Treatments
• Gum Therapy
• Halitosis Treatment for Bad Breath
• Modern Crowns and Bridges
• Mouthguards and Nightguards
• One-Visit Whitening
• Relaxing Sedation Options
• Root Canal Therapy
• Routine Dental Cleanings
• Wisdom Teeth Removal

Comprehensive Dentistry

At Refresh Dental in Berkeley, we emphasize quality comprehensive and preventive dental care because it allows us to diagnose and treat dental problems early while the issues are still small. Detecting a dental problem in the early stages allows us to use a more conservative treatment plan. We also offer dental sealants and fluoride treatments.

• Athletic Mouthguards and Custom Nightguards
• Dental Cleanings

  Bi-annual dental cleanings will help keep your gums healthy, your breath fresh, and your teeth white and clean. Our hygienists are very kind and gentle when they clean your teeth. They strive to keep your appointments on time, effective, and comfortable.

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• Dental Sealants and Fluoride Treatments
• Extractions

  We practice conservative dentistry, so if we can help you save your natural tooth, we will! Unfortunately some conditions in your mouth require us to extract teeth. If we determine that extractions are the best option for you, we will do everything we can to make your visit as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

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• Gum Care

  Periodontal disease is an infection that affects the gums and bone around one tooth or many teeth. If left untreated, gum disease can lead to tooth loss. Gum disease has also been linked to conditions such as: heart disease, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and respiratory disease. To help you combat and treat gum disease, we offer periodontal (gum) therapy.

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• Individual Consultations & Dental Exams
• Root Canal Therapy

  A cracked tooth, a deep cavity, or another tooth injury can cause the tooth’s nerve to become damaged and infected. An infected nerve can cause you to experience dental pain, gum swelling, and tooth loss. In some cases, some people even experience damage to the surrounding jaw bones. With root canal treatment, we remove any damaged tissue and nerves from the infected tooth and then clean and seal the root canal to protect it from bacteria. If needed, our doctors can prescribe an antibiotic or pain reliever to help you recover easily after treatment.

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• Wisdom Teeth Removal

  Wisdom teeth are your third set of molars that grow in between the ages of 15 and 25. Some people experience no issues when their wisdom teeth emerge; however, some people’s wisdom teeth cause serious problems including: crooked teeth, gum infections, jaw bone cysts, and bone loss. Having your wisdom teeth removed is often the best and the most conservative treatment.

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Cosmetic Dentistry

Having a beautiful smile can enhance your self-esteem, boost your confidence, and help you make better first impressions. We offer many dental treatments that can improve your smile. Even the smallest dental treatments can make a big difference in the way you feel about your smile.

• Custom Take-Home Whitening Trays
• Invisalign® Invisible Braces
• Professional, One-Visit Teeth Whitening

  A very noticeable, but subtle way to take years off your smile is teeth whitening. You and your doctor will discuss your dental needs and goals so that your doctor can come up with the best teeth-whitening option for your smile.

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• Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings

  Composite fillings, or tooth-colored fillings, look and feel like your natural teeth. Once the filling is placed, your dentist will cure the composite material with a special light, and the surface is shaped and polished. Your filling is practically undetectable to the naked eye.

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Anxiety-Free Dentistry

We understand that dental treatments can be nerve-racking for some of our patients. To help our anxious patients relax we offer nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation.

Nitrous oxide is a colorless blend of oxygen and nitrous oxide gases with a pleasant, sweet smell and taste. Inhaling nitrous oxide can create a sense of well-being and relaxation. Administration is comfortable and painless, involving no more than a mask over the nose. Feelings of calm and relaxation are felt almost immediately, and breathing pure oxygen for several minutes after treatment completely reverses the effects.

If you suffer from moderate to severe dental anxiety, our doctors may prescribe oral conscious sedation. Oral conscious sedation is a pill you take about an hour before your dental procedure to help you feel calm and relaxed during your dental visit. Our doctors are happy to discuss which sedation option will work best for you.

Advanced Digital Technology

To make your dental appointments more efficient and comfortable, we use state-of-the-art dental technology. Our advanced digital technology will completely change the way you think about going to the dentist.

• Digital Dental X-rays
  

  Digital X-rays are a fast and comfortable tool we use to assess your dental needs. They’re safe enough to be used during pregnancy, and some studies have found that they emit up to 90% less radiation than conventional X-rays. With no chemical processing, digital X-rays are a good choice for you and the environment.

  Digital X-rays can reveal:

  • Abscesses or cysts
  • Deep cavities
  • Deep gum disease
  • Developmental abnormalities
  • Infections in the jaw bones
  • Small areas of decay between teeth or below existing restorations
  • Some types of tumors
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• Intraoral Camera

  Digital photographs with our intraoral camera are a useful diagnostic and patient education tool. Through the use of a tiny camera, we can show you digital pictures of your teeth and gums. These pictures not only enable us to identify problem areas like a cracked tooth or a broken filling, but we can visually guide you through your diagnosis and treatment options. The intraoral camera provides you with the unique opportunity to be an active part of your treatment plan!

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• Diagnodent®
  

  Diagnodent® is a gentle and comfortable tool used for detecting early tooth decay that is not visible to the naked eye and would probably go undiagnosed by regular methods alone. Leading dental experts agree that traditional methods of detecting tooth decay are inadequate and outdated for modern dentistry. That’s why we are proud to utilize this important technology!

  Diagnodent works by scanning your teeth to measure fluorescence within your tooth structure. Healthy teeth will have little or no fluorescence. With this early detection aid, our dentists will be able to treat the affected area before it can develop into a more problematic and more expensive dental treatment.

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Restorative Dental Treatments

• Dentures

  Full dentures are worn by patients who are missing all teeth of an upper or lower arch. Removable partial dentures act as a replacement for missing teeth and fit around your natural teeth. Dentures can also be supported by dental implants.

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• Fixed Bridges

  Dental bridges bridge gaps left by one or several missing teeth. The two teeth on either side of the gap serve as anchors for your dental bridge. Fixed dental bridges can be supported by natural teeth with crowns or by implant-supported crowns.

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• Porcelain Crowns

  Crowns are sometimes called caps. They cover teeth to restore them to their appropriate size, shape, and strength after large fillings, fractures, or weakening forces such as intense grinding. In addition to restoring single teeth, crowns are used to attach fixed bridges, top dental implants, and cover teeth that are too discolored for whitening. Crowns can be made of various restorative materials, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. We prefer porcelain because it is the most natural looking.

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