Full-Mouth Restoration in Valencia, CA

According to Cleveland Clinic, grinding and clenching your teeth, called bruxism, can put extra strain on teeth and jaws if it happens a lot, leading to dental damage such as tooth erosion and loose or cracked teeth. Grinding in your sleep is easy to miss, because you do not realize it is happening.

Cleveland Clinic lists sugary, starchy or acidic foods and drinks, chronic acid reflux and grinding among the risk factors for tooth erosion, where enamel wears down, and enamel does not grow back once it is gone.

Older dental work can be part of the problem too. Cleveland Clinic gives crowns a typical life of five to 15 years with proper care, and a crown may become chipped or loosened.

Grinding can affect the jaw as well as the teeth. Cleveland Clinic lists bruxism among the causes of TMJ disorders, and notes that a custom mouth guard made by a dentist can protect the teeth and place the jaw in a position that reduces muscle strain.

Digital X-rays give clear images within seconds, so Dr. Robert P. Hedvat can show you what he sees and explain his recommendations. They typically use less radiation than traditional film. For more complex concerns, the 3D cone-beam CT scanner in our office gives a detailed view of the teeth, jawbone, sinuses and nearby nerves.

Intraoral scanning builds a three-dimensional model of your mouth for crowns and implant restorations, without bulky impression trays. We emphasize conservative treatment, with metal-free restorations when appropriate.

Cleveland Clinic notes that dental crown placement usually requires two appointments. A dental lab usually takes two to three weeks, sometimes longer, to make the final crown, and a temporary crown is placed while you wait. In most cases, a tooth treated with root canal therapy also needs a crown for additional strength and support, and the bone can take anywhere from three to nine months to fuse with an implant.

Cleveland Clinic notes that recovery depends on the type of procedure and the number of teeth that need treatment.

Smile Care Valencia combines general, implant, endodontic and periodontal care with a coordinated team. Dr. Robert P. Hedvat, a general dentist, has practiced since 2011 and has led the practice since 2018. Dr. Raffie Garabedian is a periodontist and Dr. Benjamin Levi is an endodontist.

Our office offers personalized sedation options, including nitrous oxide, twilight sedation where appropriate after reviewing your health and the planned procedure, and IV sedation under the care of a Dental Anesthesiologist.

The feedback we hear most often is that our patients feel genuinely listened to, never rushed or pressured.

Cleveland Clinic draws the line this way: restorative dentistry focuses on oral health and function, and cosmetic dentistry focuses on how your smile looks. Some treatments do both. A crown restores chewing, and it can also make a smile look more uniform.

We accept most PPO dental plans. Benefits and network participation vary by plan, so our team will gladly verify your coverage before treatment. We also accept CareCredit and offer financial arrangements.