Veneers

If your front teeth are discolored and stained, chipped, cracked, slightly misaligned, or have metal fillings, you may want to consider veneers. Because we custom craft each patient’s veneers, you can choose the shape, color, and style that best compliments your appearance and the image you want to achieve. What are Porcelain Veneers? Porcelain veneers […]... read more about Veneers

Dental X- Rays

Dental X-rays are an important procedures as they help the dentists to get detailed images of the teeth, the infections as well as any diseases in the surrounding gum tissue that cannot be seen with a simple oral exam. These X-rays also help the dentist to find and treat any oral and dental problems early […]... read more about Dental X- Rays

Oral Surgery

Advanced Oral Surgical Procedures Impacted Wisdom Teeth Dental Implants Bone Grafting Pathology and Infections   Impacted Wisdom Teeth Impacted wisdom teeth, or third molars, can produce complications such as infections, damage to the adjacent tooth, and cyst formation. It is generally recommended that wisdom teeth be removed ideally in the late teens to mid twenties. […]... read more about Oral Surgery

Partials

A Partial is ideal for someone who only have a few missing teeth, surrounded by remaining natural teeth.  The partials will attach to the natural teeth and stay in place with clasps.  There are 3 types of available partials and most partial procedures are covered by insurance. Cast Metal Partials: One of the most stable […]... read more about Partials

Bonding / White Fillings

Dental Bonding is a method that is simpler and gentler on the teeth and makes small, cosmetic changes on the front of a tooth. The dentists make use of bonding to repair flaws, cracks and chips in teeth as well as whiten them The procedure makes use of resin which is tooth-colored and a plastic […]... read more about Bonding / White Fillings

Dentures

Dentures are a replacement for missing teeth that can be removed and put back into your mouth as you please. Depending on each individual patient case, they may receive full or partial dentures. Full dentures are used when all of the natural teeth are removed from the mouth and replaced with a full set of […]... read more about Dentures

Pediatric Dentistry

  The Pediatric dentists look after the oral health of children right from their infancy through the teen years. These dentists are qualified and trained to care for the child’s teeth, gums and oral hygiene. Children get their teeth during the first 6 months of life and by the time they are 6 or 7 […]... read more about Pediatric Dentistry

Lumineers

What are Lumineers?: Lumineers are thin shells of porcelain that are bonded to the tooth to change the color, shape, or possibly size of your teeth.  They can dramatically change the appearance of your smile in as little as 2 appointments. Is there discomfort involved? :  No. Because Lumineers do not require tooth reduction, there […]... read more about Lumineers

Cosmetic Dentistry

La Puente Dental Center offers state of the art cosmetic dentistry. If you have always wanted a “Smile Makeover” the opportunity is at your finger tips. Weather you have few smile imperfections or you wish for more extensive changes, the cosmetic dentistry services offered by Dr. James E. Dickey will produce stunning results. Cosmetic dentistry, […]... read more about Cosmetic Dentistry

Orthodontics

According to AAO or American Association of Orthodontists, every child should have his first orthodontic appointment by the time he is 7. The theory behind is that  some problems like narrow jaw and cross bites can be treated early as the bones are still growing and the jaws still developing. Any oral dental problem too […]... read more about Orthodontics