Dr. Lawrence Villarreal D.D.S.

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Welcome to the office of Dr. Lawrence Villarreal..D.D.S., A Professional Corp. You have the unique opportunity to join a caring, courteous, and compassionate team of highly trained professionals to provide you with the highest quality of service

With over thirty years of experience, a progressive outlook and new technology (including several lasers and up to date surgical implant procedures.) This office has provided continual general, esthetic and reconstructive dentistry to those entrusting their care.

Dr. Villarreal and his team care for you as an individual. They stress the teaching of information which enables you to co-diagnose with them. Our methods enables our patients to feel secure and confident about their oral health and esthetic desires.

In addition to an experienced eye and knowledge, Dr. Villarreal utilizes the aid of the latest technology. Including theDiagnodent laser, Velscope and Simplant. Progressive data is gathered during an examination along with digital x-rays and a computer shade matching system. These procedures allow for a natural esthetic restoration. He is certified inEr:Yag, Nd:Yag, and Diode Lasers and ulilizes these instrutments to obtain impressive results previously difficult to obtain.

You deserve quality affordable dentistry. Our office accepts most insurance plans. We also accept all major credit cards, and in addition we offer Care Credit fianancing plans.

Dr. Villarreal, was born and raised in California. In 1971 he obtained a B.S. in Biology from Loyola Univeristy of Los Angeles and graduated in 1975 with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the University of Southern California and was later granted a Fellowship in Implantology from the International Congress of Oral Implantology and the University of Maimi School of Medicine Oral Surgery Deparment. . Dr. Villarreal and his staff are billingual in Spanish. Welcome !

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Knowing how to handle a dental emergency can mean the difference between saving or losing a tooth.

Tooth knocked out: First, try to stick the tooth back in place and hold it there while you rush to see the dentist. If that's impossible, put the tooth is a container of milk (or water if milk is not available) and take it and the patient to the dentist immediately.

Fractured Tooth: To avoid further aggravating the damaged tooth, place a piece of soft wax into the area of the tooth that was chipped. You should eat only soft foods and try to avoid food and drink that are hot and cold to the touch.

Fractured Jaw: If you find that your jaw hurts when it is moved or if you cannot close your mouth in a normal fashion, it is likely that you have fractured your jaw. Seek professional medical help at a hospital emergency room. The hospital will be able to treat your injury as well as advise you whether you need to make an appointment to see your dentist.

Bitten Tongue or Lip: Biting or lacerating your tongue may cause inflammation and possible bleeding. Use ice or pressure to control the swelling or bleeding. Any swelling should subside within twenty-four hours. Contact your Dentist if the pain persists or the laceration is deep.

Bleeding After an Extraction: Slight bleeding after an extraction is normal. A clot will usually form within one hour. If bleeding continues, place a thick gauze pad over the extraction site. Apply pressure to the area to control the flow of blood. If bleeding still persists, you may try soaking a tea bag in water, placing it inside a thin gauze pad, and apply pressure for one hour. The tea leaves contain minerals which may aid in the clotting procedure.

Mouth Sores: Canker sores are those very small and painful sores which occur inside the mouth. They can be caused by stress, biting the inside of the mouth or by a reaction to certain foods. If you find that you have developed a canker sore on the inside of the mouth, apply an over-the-counter medicine like Orajel or campho-phenique. This will produce a bandage-like film over the sore.

Toothache: An aching tooth is a very common dental emergency. A toothache is often a sign of infection in or around a tooth. Tylenol or aspirin can sometimes be effective in comforting pain. If there is a hole in the tooth, you may place Oil of Cloves on a small cotton pellet and place it in the site to relieve pain.

Dr. Lawrence Villarreal D.D.S.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Top Dentist : Pasadena Magazine : August Issue

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Welcome to the Dr. Lawrence Villarreal D.D.S. blog