- Teeth Cleaning
- Crowns
- Bridges
- DenturesDental implants are becoming an increasingly popular method for replacing missing teeth. In this procedure, titanium supports are surgically fused with your jawbone, and act as an anchor for naturally looking false teeth. Dental implants are not only used for individual tooth replacement, but can also be used when replacing multiple teeth as an alternative to dentures.
- Dental ImplantsGetting dental implants have countless benefits for your oral health and your appearance. Not only does it give you a more youthful and full smile, but dental implants protect the teeth around it. Approximately 3 million people in the United States have dental implants, according to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and that number is projected to grow by 500,000 people each year!
- Oral SurgerySouth Pasadena Oral Surgery is committed to providing our patients with the knowledge and tools to make the best choices when it comes to their dental care in South Pasadena, California. Below we have provided links to other sites that include valuable information regarding maintaining good oral hygiene. We hope you find these sites useful and informative!
- Jaw SurgeryOrthognatic surgery is surgery to correct a malformation of the jaw. It is performed in conjunction with orthodontic treatment that is started before the surgery and continues after the surgery. This procedure is performed in a hospital and usually requires a 2 to 3 day stay for recovery.
- Maxillofacial SurgeryInspired by a PBS special on facial reconstruction, Dr. Stephen Goei started his journey to become an oral surgeon. He attended Loma Linda School of Dentistry and graduated in 1986. He practiced general dentistry for three years before attending his first year of Oral and Maxillofacial internship at Vanderbilt University. He then continued his Oral and Maxillofacial surgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center where he finished with a Masters in 1993
- Tooth ExtractionsExtractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, including tooth decay that has destroyed enough tooth structure to prevent restoration. Extraction of teeth that are not impacted and are fully erupted are considered simple surgical extractions. Any dentist can perform a tooth extraction, however an oral surgeon is specialized in extraction of teeth.
- Ridge AugmentationOften a bone graft is required prior to placement of dental implants. If there is lack of sufficient bone in an area where an implant is required, a ridge augmentation procedure can be performed. This procedure is used to bring back the lost bone after the bone has resorbed and there is insufficient ridge height or width.
- OrthodonticsEmma has worked in our office since 2002. She has over 15 years of dental assisting experience with a background in general dentistry and orthodontics as well as oral surgery. She holds an active X-ray and registered dental assisting license with the state of California. Emma is a certified CPR instructor and gives cpr classes for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association. In her spare time, Emma enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children.
- Invisalign OrthodonticsInvisalign is a powerful alternative to traditional braces. Invisalign uses series of removable, clear aligners to straighten teeth in a way that is nearly invisible to others.
- BracesThe practice offers multiple services including simple and complex extractions including impacted wisdom teeth, tooth implants, bone and soft tissue grafting, surgically aided eruption techniques for braces, facial trauma, maxillofacial surgery and jaw reconstruction, and the use of IV sedation and general anesthesia. Below is a list of a few of the common procedures we perform in our office.
- Teeth Whitening
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- General DentistryAcademy of General Dentistry is second largest dental association in the U.S. It's website made for the general public, Know Your Teeth, contains a variety of dental information, including a comprehensive glossary of dental terms.