Dentist in South Los Angeles
Simple Dental on Vermont Ave

General Dentistry Services

Simple Dental provides general dentistry services in Vermont Avenue, South Los Angeles. Our skilled dental professionals conduct thorough oral examinations, professional cleanings, and preventive treatments using digital x-ray technology and specialized dental instruments. We focus on maintaining your oral health through comprehensive care and personalized attention.

Our general dentistry services include:

Comprehensive Dental Examinations

We perform detailed examinations to assess your overall oral health. These examinations include checking for cavities, evaluating gum health, examining existing dental work, and screening for oral cancer. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment, which is why we recommend regular check-ups every six months.

During your examination, our dentists use advanced diagnostic tools to identify potential issues before they become serious problems. We take the time to discuss our findings with you and answer any questions you might have about your oral health.

Professional Teeth Cleaning

Regular professional cleanings are essential for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Our dental hygienists carefully remove plaque and tartar buildup that cannot be eliminated through regular brushing and flossing at home.

The cleaning process includes scaling to remove tartar, polishing to eliminate stains, and flossing to clean between teeth. We also provide personalized advice on improving your home care routine based on your specific needs. Professional cleanings help prevent cavities, gum disease, and bad breath while keeping your smile bright and healthy.

Preventive Dental Care

Prevention is the foundation of good oral health. We offer various preventive services including dental sealants, fluoride treatments, and custom mouthguards to protect your teeth from damage.

Dental sealants provide an extra layer of protection against decay, particularly for molars with deep grooves. Fluoride treatments strengthen tooth enamel, making it more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria. Custom mouthguards protect teeth during sports activities or for those who grind their teeth at night.

Restorative Dentistry

Simple Dental provides restorative dentistry services in Vermont Avenue, South Los Angeles. Our experienced dental team performs precise fillings, durable crown placements, and effective root canal treatments using high-quality dental materials and specialized restoration techniques. We restore both function and aesthetics to damaged teeth with meticulous attention to detail.

Dental Fillings

When tooth decay creates cavities, dental fillings are necessary to restore the tooth’s structure and function. We offer tooth-colored composite fillings that blend seamlessly with your natural teeth for a more aesthetic result.

The filling procedure involves removing the decayed portion of the tooth, cleaning the affected area, and filling the cavity with the appropriate material. Our dentists ensure proper placement and shaping of the filling to maintain your natural bite and prevent future issues.

Dental Crowns

Dental crowns are custom-made caps that cover damaged or weakened teeth to restore their shape, size, strength, and appearance. They’re recommended for teeth that are severely decayed, cracked, or have undergone root canal treatment.

The crown procedure typically requires two visits. During the first appointment, we prepare the tooth and take impressions to create your custom crown. A temporary crown protects your tooth until the permanent one is ready. At the second visit, we place and cement the permanent crown, ensuring proper fit and comfort.

Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy is necessary when the pulp inside your tooth becomes infected or inflamed. This procedure saves teeth that would otherwise need to be extracted.

During root canal treatment, our dentists carefully remove the infected pulp, clean and shape the root canals, and seal them to prevent reinfection. The tooth is then restored with a filling or crown for protection. Modern techniques and effective anesthesia make this procedure comfortable, relieving pain rather than causing it.

Tooth Extraction

Simple Dental provides tooth extraction services in Vermont Avenue, South Los Angeles. Our gentle dentists perform careful extractions, wisdom tooth removals, and post-extraction care using precision dental forceps and effective local anesthesia techniques. We ensure patient comfort throughout the procedure while maintaining the integrity of surrounding tissues.

When a tooth cannot be saved through restorative procedures, extraction may be necessary. Common reasons for extraction include:

• Severe decay that has damaged a tooth beyond repair
• Advanced periodontal disease that has loosened teeth
• Broken teeth that cannot be restored
• Poorly positioned teeth (such as impacted wisdom teeth)
• Preparation for orthodontic treatment

Our dentists prioritize your comfort during extractions, using effective local anesthesia and offering sedation options for anxious patients. After extraction, we provide detailed aftercare instructions and discuss tooth replacement options if necessary.

Emergency Dental Services

Simple Dental provides emergency dental services in Vermont Avenue, South Los Angeles. Our responsive dental team treats severe toothaches, dental trauma, and broken restorations using immediate pain management protocols and urgent care dental equipment. We address dental emergencies promptly to alleviate pain and prevent further complications.

Dental emergencies can happen at any time, and prompt treatment is essential to prevent further damage and relieve pain. Our emergency services include:

• Treatment for severe toothaches
• Care for knocked-out or loosened teeth
• Repair of broken or chipped teeth
• Replacement of lost fillings or crowns
• Treatment for dental infections and abscesses
• Care for injuries to the gums or soft tissues

If you experience a dental emergency, contact our office immediately. We reserve time in our daily schedule for emergency patients and will make every effort to see you as soon as possible.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Simple Dental provides cosmetic dentistry services in Vermont Avenue, South Los Angeles. Our artistic dental professionals create beautiful smile transformations, natural-looking veneers, and effective teeth whitening using premium cosmetic materials and precise aesthetic techniques. We enhance your smile’s appearance while maintaining dental health and natural function.

Teeth Whitening

Professional teeth whitening is a safe and effective way to brighten your smile. We offer in-office whitening treatments that can lighten your teeth by several shades in just one visit.

Our professional whitening uses higher-concentration bleaching agents than over-the-counter products, yielding more dramatic results. We also provide custom take-home whitening kits for those who prefer to whiten gradually or maintain their results after in-office treatment.

Dental Veneers

Veneers are thin porcelain shells custom-made to cover the front surface of teeth, improving their appearance by changing their color, shape, size, or length. They’re an excellent solution for teeth that are discolored, worn, chipped, misaligned, or have gaps between them.

The veneer process typically requires two to three visits. During the first visit, we discuss your goals and prepare your teeth by removing a small amount of enamel. We then take impressions to create your custom veneers. Once ready, we bond the veneers to your teeth, transforming your smile with natural-looking results.