the dental services of Victor Costanza DDS

Hygiene
The foundation of successful dental care is prevention of tooth decay and periodontal disease in the first place through the regular removal of plaque and tartar from the tooth surfaces. During your visit, the hygienist cleans your teeth with traditional hand instruments and the ultrasonic scaler to loosen calculus from the tooth surface, checks the pockets around each tooth, and polishes and flosses your teeth. The frequency of your visits to the hygienist are based on your oral health and needs. Depending on the length of time between your visits, the dentist will perform an exam and x-rays may be required.

Restoration
Restorative dentistry is used to strengthen and protect a compromised tooth and to improve its appearance. Restoration includes "fillings", necessary when a portion of the tooth is removed by the dentist as a result of decay or break, a " cap" or crown where a filling is no longer adequate to restore shape and function, and, where a tooth is missing, a non-removable "bridge" can be placed to keep surrounding teeth in position maintaining the dental arch's integrity. To actually replace an extracted or missing tooth, an implant may be placed into the jawbone by a specialist. Once the implant integrates into the jaw, we can restore it with a crown. an alternate form of restoration is removable appliances, including partial and full dentures, depending upon the number and condition of remaining teeth.

Aesthetic Dentistry
Aesthetic dentistry encompasses restoration as described above, as well as simply filling in "gaps" between teeth and changing their shape or color through the use of whitening techniques, bonded resin fillings and porcelain veneers. Orthodontics in conjunction with a specialist, utilized to treat misaligned teeth and jaws, can also be utilized for the purpose of improving the appearance of the patient's smile.

Root Canal Therapy
When the nerve of a tooth becomes inflamed or infected, a root canal is necessary so that the tooth can be maintained and restored. Some root canals can be preformed in our office.

Oral Surgery
When a tooth cannot be saved it must be extracted. While a specialist is required for some particularly difficult extractions, the majority can be performed in our office. Implants, bridges and removable appliances can be used to replace missing teeth.


4655 Hoen Ave. Suite 6 Santa Rosa, CA (707) 545-7575 About Us Our Services Our Staff Hours & Map Current News Contact Us		Hygiene The foundation of successful dental care is prevention of tooth decay and periodontal disease in the first place through the regular removal of plaque and tartar from the tooth surfaces. During your visit, the hygienist cleans your teeth with traditional hand instruments and the ultrasonic scaler to loosen calculus from the tooth surface, checks the pockets around each tooth, and polishes and flosses your teeth. The frequency of your visits to the hygienist are based on your oral health and needs. Depending on the length of time between your visits, the dentist will perform an exam and x-rays may be required. Restoration Restorative dentistry is used to strengthen and protect a compromised tooth and to improve its appearance. Restoration includes "fillings", necessary when a portion of the tooth is removed by the dentist as a result of decay or break, a " cap" or crown where a filling is no longer adequate to restore shape and function, and, where a tooth is missing, a non-removable "bridge" can be placed to keep surrounding teeth in position maintaining the dental arch's integrity. To actually replace an extracted or missing tooth, an implant may be placed into the jawbone by a specialist. Once the implant integrates into the jaw, we can restore it with a crown. an alternate form of restoration is removable appliances, including partial and full dentures, depending upon the number and condition of remaining teeth. Aesthetic Dentistry Aesthetic dentistry encompasses restoration as described above, as well as simply filling in "gaps" between teeth and changing their shape or color through the use of whitening techniques, bonded resin fillings and porcelain veneers. Orthodontics in conjunction with a specialist, utilized to treat misaligned teeth and jaws, can also be utilized for the purpose of improving the appearance of the patient's smile. Root Canal Therapy When the nerve of a tooth becomes inflamed or infected, a root canal is necessary so that the tooth can be maintained and restored. Some root canals can be preformed in our office. Oral Surgery When a tooth cannot be saved it must be extracted. While a specialist is required for some particularly difficult extractions, the majority can be performed in our office. Implants, bridges and removable appliances can be used to replace missing teeth.