Our Products & Services
The office at Neela J. Ghatnekar, DDS is defined by our attention to detail. Our dentist, Dr. Neela Ghatnekar, and her dental team are dedicated to spending the time necessary to get you the beautiful, healthy smile that you deserve. We aim to improve your teeth through conservative dental treatments that don’t require excess cutting of the teeth, an area of dentistry known as micro-dentistry. In addition, Dr. Neela is Invisalign-certified and can help straighten your teeth. Some of the services that we offer include:
Crowns, Bridges, and Veneers
Bridges are just one of the many options we have for replacing missing teeth. A permanent solution, bridges not only replace the missing teeth, they will also help to restore the function of your bite. Bridges can be an aesthetic treatment as well, using tooth-colored materials that will blend in seamlessly with your natural teeth.
If you are missing any teeth, contact the office of Neela J. Ghatnekar, DDS today. We can schedule your consultation with our dentist so that you can learn if bridges or another dental treatment option is right for you.
Crowns (or caps) are dental restorations that completely cover the surface of a tooth in order to protect and strengthen it. Crowns that are placed by our Anaheim Hills, CA dentist will be placed with the utmost care and gentleness, ensuring that as much healthy tooth as possible is left untouched. For an aesthetically pleasing appearance, we offer tooth-colored crowns that will blend in perfectly with the surrounding natural teeth.
Dental crowns are often placed on teeth that have received root canals in addition to teeth with large decay or imperfections. To learn more about dental crowns or restorative dentistry, we invite you to call our office soon.
For those who are looking to improve their smile in just two visits to our Anaheim Hills, CA dental practice, veneers may be the perfect treatment. Veneers are thin shells that the dentist will bond to the front surface of the teeth. Custom-made in a dental laboratory, veneers will fit your individual teeth perfectly. Once in place, veneers give you a flawless, radiant smile. Veneers may be right for you if you have:
- Teeth that are oddly sized, shaped, or crooked
- Dark or stained teeth
- Unwanted gaps between the teeth
- Worn, chipped, or damaged teeth
Veneers can bring beauty and aesthetics back to your smile. If you would like to learn more about veneers or cosmetic dentistry, please give our office soon.
Cleaning and Prevention
Dentistry is founded on the principle of prevention. All patients are recommended biannual cleanings and examinations.
Dentures
Our dentists make every effort to preserve your natural teeth. However, extractions are necessary when decay has made the tooth unsalvageable or when you have an advanced periodontal disease.
For those who are missing teeth, dentures can be an effective treatment option. We offer several types of dentures at Neela J. Ghatnekar, DDS, including complete dentures, partials, and implant-supported. Implant-supported dentures are perhaps the most stable, secure solution available for patients with missing teeth.
No matter how many teeth you are missing, dentures can help restore function, health, and beauty to your mouth. For more information regarding implant-supported dentures, complete dentures, or partials, please give our dentist a call soon. We would love to answer your questions.
Extractions
Our dentists make every effort to preserve your natural teeth. However, extractions are necessary when decay has made the tooth unsalvageable or when you have an advanced periodontal disease.
Tooth extraction is often our last resort when attempting to maintain your oral health. In order to maintain your oral health, our Anaheim Hills, CA dentist may recommend an alternative treatment, such as a root canal. However, if an extraction does become necessary, you can rest assured that our gentle, caring staff will do everything in our power to ensure that you remain comfortable and safe throughout your appointment. In order to avoid the necessity of an extraction, we recommend maintaining a proper daily hygiene routine, including brushing and flossing, and attending regular check-ups at our office.
Fillings
Used to prevent the spread of tooth decay or correct any cosmetic damage, a filling is one of the ways our dentists preserve your health.
When you receive a filling at Neela J. Ghatnekar, DDS, our dentist will take every measure to ensure that the healthy portion of the tooth is left untouched. Fillings are used to repair minor cracks, fractures, and decay in teeth. The composite fillings that our dentist uses are tooth-colored so that no one can tell you have a filling when you smile.
Receiving your tooth-colored filling will require just one appointment at our office. During this appointment, the dentist will carefully and precisely remove the affected portion of the tooth, clean the healthy tooth, and then place the tooth-colored filling. To learn more about composite fillings, please don’t hesitate to contact our office.
Implants
A dental implant mimics the form and function of a natural tooth, which consists of a root and a crown. The crown is the visible part of your tooth. It is used to chew food and is therefore the most susceptible to cavities.
The most effective option for those who are missing one or more teeth is dental implants. By replacing both the root of the tooth and the tooth’s crown, dental implants provide more strength, security, and resilience than any other tooth replacement options available.
Through a series of procedure at our Anaheim Hills, CA dental practice, your titanium dental implant(s) and implant restoration(s) will be placed. The implant restoration is the visible part of the tooth and can be a crown, bridge, or denture, depending on your needs. When the implant procedure is complete, you will be able to enjoy a complete, functional set of teeth once again. For more information regarding implant dentistry, contact our office today. We will be happy to schedule your implant consultation.
Invisalign
There are various ways to correct crooked or crowded teeth without the use of traditional braces.
If you would like straighter teeth, a correct bite, and a more beautiful smile but cringe at the thought of wearing traditional braces, Invisalign may be right for you. Using a series of nearly invisible clear aligners, our Invisalign-certified dentist can help improve both the function and aesthetics of your smile. The Invisalign aligners work by providing gentle pressure to your teeth. Invisalign is often used to correct:
- Crossbite
- Teeth crowding
Teeth misalignment - Problems with the bite
- Gaps between the teeth
Invisalign is an effect treatment option for both children and adults. With Invisalign, our dentist can help correct the bite of your teeth. Choosing Invisalign is choosing to avoid potential oral problems caused by crooked teeth. Invisalign truly is an investment for your well-being. Call Neela J. Ghatnekar, DDS today to learn more about Invisalign and schedule your Invisalign consultation!
Endodontics
When a tooth’s inner nerve becomes infected or decayed, our Anaheim Hills, CA dentist may recommend a root canal to restore the tooth. Root canals usually require just one appointment at our office, where the dentist will remove the compromised portion of the tooth, leaving as much healthy tooth untouched as possible. However, an additional appointment may be required to place a crown over the treated tooth. This crown is placed to protect the weakened tooth and restore function as well as health.
Root canals are an effective treatment and, in many cases, an excellent alternative to a tooth extraction. We invite you to contact our office soon to learn more about root canals and how restorative micro-dentistry can improve your oral health.
Periodontal Maintenance
Among the causes for periodontal (gum) disease are genetic susceptibility, smoking, and other illnesses like diabetes. Periodontal maintenance involves removing plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline.
As part of our dedication to your overall oral health, we offer periodontal treatment. Periodontal treatment is focused on treating and preventing periodontal (gum) disease so that you don’t have to worry about any of its harmful effects. Through deep cleaning services, such as scaling and root planing, and consistent hygiene, we can help maintain your overall oral health. To learn more about periodontal care or preventive dentistry, please call Dental Health of Anaheim Hills soon.
Whitening
Professional teeth whitening is faster, more effective, and longer lasting that treatments you find over the counter.
At the office of Neela J. Ghatnekar, DDS, we understand that our patients do not like yellow or dull teeth. We have the ability to whiten your teeth with our professional whitening services. While over-the-counter bleaching products may seem promising, they often don’t deliver on those promises. Professional whitening by our dentist will give you the beautiful, brilliant smile that you have always wanted.
We offer two options for those who wish to whiten their teeth. Our in-office whitening can quickly improve the color of your teeth, while our custom take-home whitening trays can be used anywhere at any time for your convenience. We invite you to give our office a call today to learn more about professional whitening and cosmetic dentistry.