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Laser Dentistry | Dentist Ventura

Top Rated Family & Cosmetic Dentist serving Ventura, Oxnard, Westlake & Camarillo

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Dr. Frank Esfandiari strives to stay up to the latest technology in dental industry. Dr. Esfandiari has recently purchased both Epic X and Waterlase iPlus to better serve his patients in Ventura, Oxnard, Westlake and other adjacent cities.


Epic X for TMJ Disorders

Epic X WaterLase dentistry is one of the most advanced dental treatments today. WaterLase uses a patented technology that combines focused light energy with a stream of water for a highly precise, exceptionally gentle dental experience. WaterLase allows your dentist to perform a wide range of procedures with benefits including:
  • Faster healing time and less trauma to teeth and gums.

  • Less anesthetic for most procedures.

  • Treating dental needs in more than one part of the mouth in one visit.

  • Making dental care a more relaxing experience for you.


MORE COMFORTABLE

WaterLase dentistry uses laser energy and a gentle spray of water to perform a wide range of dental procedures without the heat, vibration and pressure associated with the dental drill. With many procedures, it’s possible to use less anesthetic, or no anesthetic at all.

MORE CONVENIENT

Your WaterLase dentist can often get you in and out of the dentist chair faster, since it’s less likely that you’ll need an injection. It’s nice to avoid that shot, isn’t it?

Not using anesthetic can allow your dentist to perform procedures that used to require more than one visit in a single appointment. Also, a WaterLase dentist can perform procedures that once meant an additional trip to a specialist, saving you even more time.

MORE PRECISE

A WaterLase dentist can remove decay far more precisely than the drill. This saves more of the healthy parts of your tooth and avoids micro-fractures that the friction of a drill can cause.

Saving your natural teeth can save you the discomfort and cost of bridges, dentures and implants. Even better, studies show people with natural teeth live longer.

What Can WaterLase Dentistry Do?

We may use WaterLase dentistry laser to treat your gums or other soft tissue in your mouth to:

IMPROVE YOUR SMILE

We may suggest contouring or shaping your gums using WaterLase dentistry to improve the appearance of your smile – safely removing excess gum tissue that may give you a “gummy” smile, or make your front teeth appear irregular in size or shape.

REMOVE ORAL GROWTHS

Quickly and safely remove growths or excess tissue in your mouth including gum tissue over an unerupted tooth, small “tags” called papilla, and growths called fibromas.

FIX A “TONGUE TIE” OR PREVENT GUM RECESSION

Connections that restrict the movement of your tongue or cause your gums to recede can be “released” with less post-operative pain.

TREAT PERIODONTAL DISEASE

We recommend using WaterLase dentistry to remove debris and bacteria between your teeth and gums that can cause bleeding gums, gum recession and even loss of teeth. For moderate to severe gum disease, ask your Ventura dentist about REPAIR minimally invasive periodontal treatment.

We may also use our WaterLase iPlus laser to perform other procedures that could benefit you.

Contact your Ventura dentist, Dr. Esfandiari today to find out if WaterLase Dentistry is right for you.


What is a TMJ disorder?



Deciding on the Right Treatment

Temporomandibular dysfunction includes a wide range of disorders that often overlap. They include:

  • Muscle problems that affect jaw movement

  • Pain in the face around the jaw joint

  • Problems within the joint itself


This variety makes diagnosis and treatment challenging. An accurate diagnosis is critical for successful treatment. For instance, patients with a muscle problem that is causing pain will most likely not benefit from surgery on the temporomandibular joint.

Most problems, whether muscular or within the joint, get better over time. For this reason, most experts agree that it's best to use conservative treatment at first. But in some instances, surgery or other procedures, such as injections, may be recommended as a first treatment.

Most people with TMJ disorders have temporary symptoms that are not serious and do not get worse. They usually can get better with simple treatments done with a dentist.

Whatever your dental health situation, Ventura dentist, Dr. Frank Esfandiari and his staff can help you feel good about smiling.


Waterlase iPlus Waterlase iPlus for periodontal treatment

Gum disease is caused by bacteria in periodontal pockets, deep in the gum tissue down to the tooth roots.

Previously, the only treatment option was periodontal surgery with a scalpel and sutures, cutting your gums to reach and eliminate bacteria.

Now, with the patient-friendly REPaiR Periodontal Treatment protocol using a WaterLase dental laser, we can preserve tissue and bone with a minimally invasive laser-based approach.

If you need just one tooth treated, or your entire mouth, laser technology helps us take better care of you and your oral health.


What is periodontal treatment?



Signs & Symptoms

The symptoms of gingivitis are somewhat non-specific and manifest in the gum tissue as the classic signs of inflammation:

  • Swollen gums

  • Bright red or purple gums

  • Gums that are tender or painful to the touch

  • Bleeding gums or bleeding after brushing




Additionally, the stippling that normally exists on the gum tissue of some individuals will often disappear and the gums may appear shiny when the gum tissue becomes swollen and stretched over the inflamed underlying connective tissue. The accumulation may also emit an unpleasant odor.

When the gingiva are swollen, the epithelial lining of the gingival crevice becomes ulcerated and the gums will bleed more easily with even gentle brushing, and especially when flossing.





What people are saying

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My experience has been great. Dr.Frank makes me feel comfortable, his staff is friendly and helpful. I needed a lot of dental work done and Dr. Frank was patient and nice to me. I plan to stay his patient for a very long time.

Staci G. on Google Plus

I recommend Everyone to Dr. Esfandiari because his office is very welcoming and I always feel comfortable when I'm there. Last week I had an emergency pain and dr. Esfandiari made himself available to take care of me on a Sunday which was so nice of him.

Nancy A. on Google Plus

Dr. Esfandiari is a gem. His facilities are clean and his staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. Esfandiari genuinely cares for his patients. He provides the best dental care I have ever recived. I had really bad decay on the front of my teeth, Dr. Esfandiari restored them and now im smiling again :)

Victoria M. on Google Plus

Dr. Esfandiari is a great dentist. He is very professional and knowledgeable. He is a super nice and treats everyone equally. His staff are friendly and make you feel at home.

Mahsa S. on Google Plus

This dentist is amazing! I was so scared of the dentist that I hadn't been to one for over 8 years and he finally made me feel comfortable enough to get my teeth fixed. He was also great with my kids too and they love him.

Rachel W. on Google Plus

Dr. Frank was very kind, explained what he was doing and his office staff were very pleasant and seemed down to earth and engaging. I would definitely recommend giving Dr. Frank and his staff a shot at being your family dentist office.

Nic R. on Google Plus

His staff is great. Nancy his dental assistant is awesome, super nice. Thank you for letting my sister come with me during visit, really did help me plus all the laughter. If you are in need of a great dentist, Dr Frank is it. He's honest, compassionate, understanding and very funny. Thank you again Dr Frank and Nancy :)

Claudia R. on Yelp

Bruhhhhh! Best dentist period. If you don't go to village family dentist you're basic and your teeth be funky. On the real professional fast and the head dentist is the best and most honest I've worked with.

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