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Preventive and General Dentistry

A great smile requires a commitment from you. Having a good preventive dentistry routine and maintaining necessary general dentistry care are the best ways to keep your smile looking and feeling great.

At Floresta Plaza Dental, we help our patients develop an effective preventive care routine so that they can avoid many of the dental problems that arise from even unintentional neglect.

Preventive Dentistry for All Ages

When you have regular dental exams, professional dental cleanings, and routine x-rays, you make it easier to identify any dental problems you may have early on – when we can treat them with simple and more conservative treatments.

Every family is different! If you or your family have a history of decay, we offer fluoride treatments and dental sealants as extra protection against cavities. Fluoride treatments help keep the protective enamel that covers your teeth strong. Dental sealants are a barrier between bacteria, food, and your teeth.

An often overlooked form of preventive dentistry is an athletic mouthguard. If you or your kids participate in sports, an athletic mouthguard can protect your smile from the hits you might take while you are having fun.

General Dentistry to Keep Your Family Healthy

Most of us will need some help maintaining our smiles at one time or another. Few people make it to adulthood without the need for a filling or crown. The goal of both Dr. Ken Torres and Dr. Allea Paras Torres is that we can catch your dental problems when they are small so they are less expensive and easier to treat.

We repair teeth using:

Tooth-colored fillings
Dental crowns
Dental bonding
Veneers

When your teeth sustain damage, placing the appropriate restoration can protect them and reduce pain and sensitivity. Restorative dentistry also prolongs the life of your natural tooth.

If a tooth needs extraction because of damage or because it cannot be saved with a root canal, we will help complete your smile. We will discuss whether a dental implant, partial denture, fixed dental bridge, or even a complete denture will be best to give you the results you want.

Cosmetic Dentistry

A beautiful smile makes meeting people, laughing, and expressing joy more fun! If you need a little help repairing or improving your smile, we can help with that, too.

Teeth whitening
Cosmetic bonding
Tooth-colored restorations
Porcelain veneers

At our San Leandro dental office, our dentists design smiles that change lives. You can learn more on our cosmetic dentistry page or come by and see us.

Contact Us to Schedule a Dental Appointment

We love welcoming new patients and helping them achieve a healthy smile. If you need a family dentist in the Bay Area who will listen to your goals and never rush you through the door, come meet us! We know you will notice the difference from your very first phone call to our office. You will be greeted by one of our warm and welcoming team members who will make you feel right at home.

Professional, Caring and Friendly

"My family has been coming to Floresta Plaza Dental for years. I love everything about them; from the staff to visiting with both Drs. Torres's. They are so professional, caring and friendly." - Evelyn S

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need x-rays?

Our dentists use dental x-rays to assist in the diagnosis of dental conditions such as decay, infection, bone loss, and fractures. Oftentimes, we can diagnose conditions visually, but if decay is inside your tooth, between your teeth, or near the gumline, it is not always visible.

While some patients like to avoid x-rays, there really is no reason to. Routine x-rays are actually a great way to protect your oral health. For example, if decay forms on a tooth and we catch it with a dental x-ray, we can likely make a small repair with a filling. Fillings can last a long time and seal bacteria out of your tooth. But if we do not take regular x-rays, decay can spread quickly and you will not know because cavities often do not cause pain until they are well advanced.

By the time you feel pain, you may be facing a root canal, dental crown, or an extraction. Regular x-rays help us diagnose problems early and keep your teeth looking and feeling their best. We use digital x-rays that are extremely low in radiation for your safety. They are one of the most affordable and best tools in prevention and early diagnosis.

For more information about dental x-rays, give our office a call!

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Allea Paras Torres

Dr. Allea is a graduate of the prestigious University of the Philippines, Manila, School of Dentistry, the top dental school in the Philippines. After completing her dental boards here in the United States, Dr. Allea furthered her knowledge and skill in the fields of cosmetic and implant dentistry. Dr. Allea has completed continuing education at UCLA for cosmetic dentistry and has worked with her mentor, Dr. Jimmy Ubank (UCLA and Plano, Texas), to further refine her ...