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Dental Services

Drs. Mendiola and Navarro provide expert dental care to the community at Pebblewood Dental in Naperville, IL. As seasoned dentists with extensive training, they offer a warm and comfortable environment for all patients. Their approach focuses on personalized care, taking the time to get to know patients to ensure they feel at ease during every visit. Connect with us today to get started!

Whether you need dental implants or emergency dental care, we are here to help you maintain a healthy, beautiful smile. Visit Pebblewood Dental for compassionate, pain-free dentistry.

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Cosmetic Dentistry

If you ever hide your smile because you’re unhappy with your teeth, it’s time to consider our cosmetic smile solutions. We offer personalized treatments such as porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, and dental implants to improve your appearance, oral health, and self-esteem.

Every smile is different, so our solutions are customized to fit your individual needs, ensuring you achieve a smile you’ll be proud to show off.

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Bonding

Bonding is a cosmetic and restorative treatment where composite resin materials are bonded directly onto the teeth, restoring function and enhancing appearance. It can be recommended to repair chipped or cracked teeth, improve discolored teeth, close gaps, lengthen teeth, reshape teeth, and protect exposed tooth roots. This safe and effective solution can often be completed in just one visit, providing quick and noticeable improvements.

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Porcelain Dental Veneers

Porcelain dental veneers are a cosmetic treatment involving thin, durable, tooth-colored covers that are custom-fitted to your teeth and adhered to the front surface. These veneers enhance your smile’s overall appeal and can make stained, gapped, crooked, or chipped teeth look straighter, more even, whiter, and intact. With proper care, including brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups, porcelain veneers can last for years.

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Teeth Whitening

Your smile is one of the first things people notice. If you struggle with stained, discolored, or dull teeth, teeth whitening may be an excellent solution. Teeth tend to discolor over time due to factors like genetics, antibiotics, tobacco use, and certain foods, and they darken as we age. Teeth whitening is a straightforward and effective method to brighten your smile, making you look more youthful and boosting your confidence. Before whitening, a thorough evaluation of your oral health is necessary.

Orthodontics

Are you feeling self-conscious about your smile? Straightening your teeth can be a simple and effective way to enhance both your appearance and your confidence.

Properly aligned teeth not only create a more attractive smile, but they also support better oral health by helping to prevent issues like gum disease, bone loss, tooth decay, and jaw discomfort.

Thanks to today’s advancements in orthodontics, clear aligners now offer a comfortable and efficient alternative to traditional braces, often with less discomfort and shorter treatment times. During your initial consultation, we’ll take the time to understand your goals and recommend the treatment that best fits your needs.

It’s never too late to achieve the healthy, beautiful smile you’ve always wanted.

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Invisalign

Drs. Mendiola and Navarro offer Invisalign® for straightening crowded, gapped, or misaligned teeth. This clear, removable aligner is worn for at least 22 hours daily and can be removed for eating, brushing, and flossing, providing a convenient and aesthetic alternative to braces. Invisalign® also improves oral health by making teeth easier to clean, reducing tooth decay and gum disease risks. Custom-fabricated from a 3D model, aligners are changed every two to four weeks for gradual straightening. Invisalign® ensures less discomfort and lower plaque buildup than traditional braces.

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Aligners

We offer orthodontic aligners as a discreet and effective option to straighten misaligned teeth. Unlike traditional braces, aligners are removable, allowing for normal eating, brushing, and flossing, making them a convenient choice. Beyond aesthetics, aligners help address health issues — misaligned teeth are harder to clean, leading to decay and potential gum issues. Aligners minimize discomfort and reduce plaque buildup compared to metal braces. By choosing aligners, you ensure healthier teeth and gums alongside a beautiful smile, all while avoiding the discomfort associated with traditional braces.

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Retainers

After braces are removed, the retention phase begins, requiring the use of a retainer to maintain your straight smile. Retainers include clear plastic trays, traditional acrylic and wire appliances, or fixed bonded wires. Your dentist will recommend the best option for you. Wear your retainer as instructed to prevent teeth from shifting. Always keep it in its case when not in use, and clean it regularly with a toothbrush and room temperature water.

Periodontics

Periodontal disease ranges from slight gum swelling to severe periodontitis, potentially damaging soft tissue and bone. It’s the leading cause of adult tooth loss in the U.S. Poor oral hygiene, including inadequate brushing and flossing, significantly contributes to gum disease. Plaque buildup can harden into tartar, requiring professional removal.

Untreated gingivitis can advance to periodontitis, causing gum recession and deep pockets that are difficult to clean. Regular dental visits and good oral hygiene are essential to prevent and manage periodontal disease, which is linked to overall health issues like cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Deep Cleaning

Periodontal disease is treatable but not completely curable. Post-treatment, regular maintenance care is crucial to prevent recurrence. These visits involve professional cleaning and monitoring of your oral health to ensure the disease doesn’t progress.

It’s recommended to alternate scheduling between your periodontal maintenance visits and general dentistry visits. This approach ensures timely and consistent care for your oral health needs.

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Preventive Dentistry

Our dental services feature top-tier preventive care, including routine check-ups, dental cleanings, and advanced digital X-rays. Early detection of oral health issues is key to maintaining excellent oral health. In line with the American Dental Association’s guidance, we recommend having dental cleanings and exams at least twice a year.

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Dental Cleanings & Exams

The American Dental Association recommends dental visits at least twice a year for optimal oral health. At Pebblewood Dental, we provide high-quality cleanings and preventive exams. Professional cleanings remove harmful plaque and tartar, preventing tooth decay and periodontal disease, and help keep your teeth whiter. During exams, we evaluate your overall oral health, discuss hygiene practices, check your bite and jaw, assess your risk of decay, gum disease, and oral cancer, examine existing restorations, and take x-rays if necessary. Regular cleanings and exams are crucial for maintaining a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile.

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Dental Hygiene

Professional dental cleanings are important, but maintaining good dental hygiene at home is vital. Brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss daily to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Use fluoride toothpaste and mouth rinses, eat a balanced diet, limit sugary snacks, and drink water after meals. After consuming acidic foods or drinks, wait 30 minutes to brush to protect your teeth. These practices help keep your teeth strong and healthy.

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Oral Cancer Screenings

In the U.S., one adult dies every hour from oral cancer. Early detection through annual oral cancer screenings can lead to quicker, more successful, and less invasive treatments. During a screening, your doctor will examine your mouth, throat, lips, gums, and tongue for abnormalities. Report any symptoms such as persistent sores, lumps, unexplained bleeding, or difficulty swallowing. Risk factors include being male, tobacco use, genetic predisposition, excessive sun exposure, poor diet, alcohol consumption, and GERD. If symptoms persist for over a week, seek an appointment immediately.

Sealants

Sealants are highly effective in preventing tooth decay on molars and premolars, which are prone to cavities due to their grooves. Typically, children get sealants on their permanent molars between ages 6 and 14, but adults without decay can also benefit. The application involves cleaning and drying the teeth, applying a liquid solution, and curing it with a special light. Sealants protect enamel from plaque and acids for several years, though they don’t replace brushing and flossing or professional dental cleanings.

Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry focuses on reinstating the strength and attractiveness of your smile while preserving your natural teeth when possible. If necessary, we offer various tooth replacement options that blend functionality with aesthetics.

Treatments may include dentures, composite fillings, inlays/onlays, crowns, and bridges. Restorative dentistry is suitable for addressing tooth decay, cracked or broken teeth, tooth pain, missing teeth, and severely worn teeth. These solutions help restore your dental health and improve your overall smile.

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Dental Crowns

Over time, teeth can weaken, making them susceptible to decay, cracks, or discoloration. Dental crowns renew the appearance and function of a tooth by:

  • Protecting a weak tooth from breaking
  • Holding a cracked tooth together
  • Covering and supporting a damaged or decayed tooth
  • Covering a severely discolored tooth
  • Restoring a broken or severely worn tooth

Dental crowns are also used with root canal therapy, dental implants, or as an anchor for a bridge. Typically made from porcelain for strength and a natural look, crowns should be maintained with routine brushing, flossing, and regular office visits to ensure they last for many years.

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Sedation

Sedation dentistry uses medication to create a comfortable and relaxing dental experience, even for anxious patients. It ensures complete relaxation, enhancing local anesthesia and altering the perception of time for prolonged treatments.

Sedation also prevents muscle stiffness, with experienced professionals monitoring your comfort and safety throughout the procedure.

Nitrous Oxide Sedation

Nitrous oxide, or “laughing gas,” is a mild sedation medication that induces relaxation and desensitizes pain when inhaled.

Safe for patients of all ages, its effects can be quickly offset with oxygen post treatment, leaving you fully alert and able to drive yourself home.

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Root Canal Therapy

Root Canal Therapy treats the inflamed, infected, or dead pulp at a tooth’s core. Symptoms may include swelling, temperature sensitivity, or discomfort.

At Pebblewood Dental, we remove the pulp, clean the canals with a sterilizing solution, and use local anesthesia or sedation for comfort. A temporary filling protects the tooth post-treatment until restoration.

You may feel sensitivity for a few days, but it is manageable with pain relief. Avoid chewing on the treated tooth until it’s fully restored. If issues arise, contact us promptly for assistance.

Children’s Dentistry

Healthy teeth throughout life start with excellent dental habits from a young age. Schedule dental exams and cleanings for your child twice a year to establish a strong foundation.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends the first check-up within six months of the first tooth or by the first birthday. Early visits help detect tooth decay. Each visit involves gentle cleaning and examination to prevent oral issues.

As tooth decay is a common childhood disease, we guide proper brushing, flossing, healthy eating, and active oral health participation. Fluoride treatments and dental sealants may be recommended for added protection.

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at 630-369-6222.

Dental Office in Naperville, IL