To schedule a consultation for general dentistry treatment, contact our practice. We serve patients from Redondo Beach, Torrance, and surrounding communities.
Michael Fulbright, D.D.S.
1815 Via El Prado, Ste. 200
Redondo Beach, California 90277
Phone: (310) 593-2137
Fax: (310) 316.4475
General Dentistry Treatments – Redondo Beach and Torrance Areas
At the practice of Michael Fulbright, D.D.S., our dentists provide comprehensive dental care, including general dentistry treatments. Patients from Redondo Beach, Torrance, and nearby areas can find Preventive care as well as treatment for numerous dental health problems. In addition to possessing great skill and expertise in providing numerous general dental treatments, our team of dentists makes receiving dental care a pleasant experience because of their warm, personable chairside manner. If you need treatment for a dental problem, a regular dental exam, or help with another oral health issue, our team can provide the expert, compassionate care you need.
- Root Canal (Endodontic) Therapy with Rotary NiTi Files
- Periodontics
- Non-surgical Periodontal Treatment
- Preventive Dentistry
Root Canal (Endodontic) Therapy
Patients who have teeth with infected inner canals (or root canals) can have both health and function fully restored to their teeth with root canal therapy, or endodontic therapy. This treatment is a valuable defense against tooth loss, since it is an alternative to extraction of infected teeth. Our dentists use rotary NiTi files to quickly and precisely remove the infected pulp within the canal in order to save the tooth. Moreover, our dentists offer advanced techniques in sedation dentistry to enhance root canal therapy and other general dentistry treatments, so patients can receive needed dental care with minimal discomfort and stress.
The Root Canal Therapy Procedure
To perform a root canal treatment, we will first administer anesthetic, and then carefully remove the infected pulp from the root canal. Our dentists use rotary instrumentation with NiTi files for precise control when removing the infected pulp. If the tooth needs added support, we will place a post in the canal and secure it with dental cement. Then, we will fill the root canal with dental cement to add strength and cover the tooth with a dental crown to protect it.
Periodontics
According to the CDC, approximately 34 percent of Americans over the age of 30 suffer from periodontal disease, or gum disease. Given the prevalence of the disease, periodontal care is one of the more commonly provided general dentistry treatments at our Redondo Beach office. Periodontal disease is the number one most prevalent disease in the world, yet it is the most preventable.
Periodontal disease is the infection of the gums, jawbone, and teeth by bacteria in built-up tartar. Initially, the disease causes inflammation, pain, and bleeding of the gums. As it progresses, the gum tissues around the tooth become corroded, forming periodontal “pockets” around the tooth. If left untreated, gum disease can eventually necessitate extraction of the tooth. The disease has also been linked to strokes, heart attacks, complications in pregnancy, and other serious systemic health hazards. Periodontal care can help curb the disease’s progression, remove and replace lost gum and bone tissue, and eliminate infection.
Non-surgical Periodontal Treatment (Soft Tissue Management – STM)
Non-surgical periodontal treatment allows our dentists to treat gum disease with minimally invasive techniques, including laser dentistry with our soft tissue laser.
Our dentists provide regular scaling and root planing procedures, which remove tartar from the teeth to eliminate infection and allow the gums to heal. Scaling removes tartar below the gum line, while root planing smooths the tooth’s root to prevent future tartar buildup. They also perform subgingival irrigation, and may apply oral medications such as Arestin®, an antibiotic which helps fight the infection that causes gum disease. We also offer OxyFresh products, and mechanical toothbrushes from Rotadent®, Sonicare®, and Ultero to help you care for your gums at home.
Since scaling and root planing do not require surgery, patients can expect minimized discomfort and shorter recovery times than surgical procedures. Contact Michael Fulbright, D.D.S. to learn more about periodontal treatments or other general dentistry options. If you live in Torrance or another community near our office in Redondo Beach, we can arrange a consultation to discuss your treatment options.
Preventive Dentistry
According to the CDC, tooth decay is a problem that affects more than 90 percent of adults over the age of 40. If left untreated, tooth decay can lead to cavities, gum disease, and even tooth loss. We want to help you keep your teeth healthy and decay-free for a lifetime. To prevent problems such as decay, cavities, and gum disease, our team provides the following Preventive options:
Regular Oral Exams
Regular oral exams every four to six months allow dentists to detect tooth decay, gum disease, and other problems in their earliest stages, when treatment is most effective. At the practice of Michael Fulbright, D.D.S., our use of dental technology, including an intraoral camera and digital x-rays, enhance our dentists’ ability to detect hidden problems.
Hygiene Appointments (Dental Cleanings)
Like oral exams, dental cleanings should be scheduled every four to six months, in order to eliminate plaque, tartar, and tooth decay. In addition to keeping the teeth and gums healthy, regular dental cleanings can help keep the mouth healthy after periodontal treatment, endodontic therapy, placement of dental crowns and dental bridges, and other treatments. To schedule a dental cleaning, contact our office.
Laser Cavity Detection
Our dentists perform laser cavity detection, using the DIAGNOdent® laser, to detect cavities hidden below the tooth’s surface. Early detection allows us to eliminate tooth decay early on and preserve as much of the tooth as possible.
Oral Cancer Screening with ViziLite®
The practice of Michael Fulbright, D.D.S. is pleased to provide oral cancer screening, a powerful tool in the early detection and treatment of oral cancer. This disease is often asymptomatic in its early stages, and often goes untreated until it is too late. However, the ViziLite® system allows dentists to detect oral cancer very early on, and treat it before the disease progresses. To schedule an oral cancer exam, contact Michael Fulbright, D.D.S.
Oraverse®
Local anesthetics used in routine dental procedures can often cause the treatment areas and part of the tongue to remain numb for hours, making it difficult to speak, chew, and talk. Oraverse® can change that. Designed to reverse the effects of local anesthesia, Oraverse® is injected into the numbed areas once treatment is complete in order to restore full feeling in the treated areas at a much faster pace. With Oraverse®, many patients have experienced a reduction of numbness in about half the time it usually takes for the anesthetic to wear off by itself, helping them speak, talk, and smile much more quickly after dental treatment. Dr. Fulbright is happy to offer this innovative new product for patients undergoing routine dental procedures.
Schedule a General and Preventive Dentistry Consultation
If you need treatment for tooth decay, periodontal disease, or another dental problem, our dentists can provide the solution you need while making you as comfortable as possible. To schedule an appointment for a general dentistry treatment, contact our Redondo Beach office, also serving patients from Torrance and surrounding areas.