Information About Dental Procedures

A dental exam consists of a comprehensive look at your teeth and gums to review your overall oral health to determine if any treatment is needed.

A professional dental cleaning in Del Mar is an important preventive measure that helps to maintain optimal oral health for a beautiful, bright smile.

A dental sealant is a thin plastic coating that is easily applied to the top of the back molars to help prevent unwanted cavities and tooth decay.

Digital x-rays are typically performed during your first dental visit at our practice so Dr. Barry can better assess your overall oral health.

CEREC same-day restorations utilize advanced technology to create customized crowns, bridges, inlays, and onlays for cracked or damaged teeth.

Tooth-colored fillings are used to cover cavities and are made of a composite resin material that can be tinted to match the color of your enamel.

Dental crowns are durable caps that fit over a tooth that is damaged, cracked, or stained to restore a more natural feel and look to your smile.

Dental bridges consist of a single false tooth and two adjoining restorations, such as crowns or abutment teeth to correct a gap from a missing tooth.

Dental inlays and onlays are similar to tooth-colored fillings but are specifically used for only the top and/or rounded edges of your teeth.

Dental implants are surgically placed metal posts that are fastened to the jawbone to support dental restorations, like dentures, bridges, and crowns.

Dental bonding and contouring is a procedure that uses composite resin to correct chipped, discolored, or malformed teeth for an improved look.

Dr. Barry offers Ultradent Products for custom, professional-grade teeth whitening treatments for individuals who wish to enhance their smile.

ClearCorrect Aligners are invisible oral appliances that are customized to fit your mouth comfortably to correct misaligned or crooked teeth.

Porcelain veneers are like thin caps that go over the front of your teeth to cover cosmetic imperfections like gaps, chips, stains, or deformed teeth.

A smile makeover is a customized procedure that combines multiple dental treatments, such as dental contouring, veneers, crowns, and/or aligners.

Gum contouring is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes the gums to provide a more attractive smile while also reducing the risk of gum disease.

Dr. Barry offers advanced treatment options for men and women who have periodontal disease to improve their oral health and get them back on track.

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is inflammation of the gums that is caused by a bacterial infection as a result of poor oral hygiene.

Scaling and root planing is a simple procedure that is used to safely and expertly remove plaque and tartar buildup to restore optimal oral health.

Our practice offers oral appliance therapy for men and women who suffer from sleep apnea to ensure a safe, comfortable night of uninterrupted rest.

Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding, is treated by oral appliance therapy to protect your teeth from unwanted damage and jaw pain while you sleep.

Customized night guards are effective treatment options to help prevent snoring and make breathing much easier for a deep, restful night of sleep.

Migraine relief that is caused by tension or teeth grinding can be improved with the NTI Tension Suppression System, which alleviates jaw clenching.

Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a conscious sedation treatment that is used to help relax patients and minimize their dental fears.

Oral-conscious sedation is a prescription drug medication that is provided to men and women who have anxiety about undergoing dental procedures.