Your dental needs change when you have a family, as children and teens have different dental needs than adults. Family dentistry gives you the best of both worlds. Family dentists have the knowledge and training to treat people of all ages, from toddlers to seniors. Working with one dentist can save you time and money on the dental care services you need. If you live in Manteca, California, or a nearby community, you can turn to the Family Dental Center of Manteca for affordable dental care for your entire family. Quality Dental Care at Your Fingertips At Family Dental Center of Manteca, you d ..read more

Try as you may; you can’t always prevent an accident from happening. Accidents are one of the major causes of tooth damage. A tumble off your bike or collision on the sports field can leave you with a chipped or cracked tooth. Fortunately, modern dentistry has solutions for repairing damaged teeth. One of the best solutions for minor tooth damage is dental bonding. Through direct tooth bonding, Dr. Mircea Mitu from Family Dental Center of Manteca, Manteca, California, can fix chipped or cracked teeth to make them look new again. Here’s what you should know about dental bonding. Denta ..read more

As you get older, you may experience quite a few problems with your teeth. One of the most distressing is tooth loss. Losing multiple teeth is not only a physical setback, but it can also cause you to lose confidence and lower your quality of life. Modern dentistry offers multiple solutions for tooth loss; one of the most popular is implants. If you’ve lost most or all of your teeth, full-arch dental implants can restore the health and beauty of your smile! You can learn more about this restorative treatment at the Family Dental Center of Manteca in Manteca, California. What are Full ..read more

Gum disease is a condition that affects millions of people annually. Early gum disease can be difficult to diagnose on your own as there are few symptoms. As the infection spreads, it can seriously affect your general and oral health. Dr. Mircea Mitu at Family Dental Center of Manteca can diagnose gum disease early during a routine dental exam for Stockton, California residents. Through periodontal cleaning (scaling and root planing), we can help manage gum disease symptoms to restore your oral health.   About Gum Disease Gum disease is an infection of your gum tissues caused by plaq ..read more

If dull, discolored, or stained teeth take the joy out of smiling, professional teeth whitening could solve your smile needs. It takes a professional touch to whiten stained teeth after years of smoking or drinking coffee, wine, or tea. Stockton, California, residents can restore their smile’s natural gleam with professional teeth whitening services offered at Family Dental Center of Manteca. Benefits of Brightening Your Smile Professionally  Many people experiment with OTC whitening products only to be disappointed with the poor results. OTC whitening kits lack the potency to get th ..read more

You must practice proper oral care to enhance your smile and overall well-being. From teeth cleaning techniques to proper nutrition, Drs. Mircea Mitu and George D’Louhy at Family Dental Center in Manteca, California, give handy tips to help you achieve optimal dental health. Oral hygiene tips for a confident, healthy smile Our office believes dentistry isn’t just about dealing with dental concerns — we emphasize preventative dental care to ward off dental issues rather than wait to treat them. Preventive dentistry is cost-effective and saves you from oral pain and other discomforts ..read more

At Family Dental Center, we understand nothing quite beats your natural teeth. So, when you come to our Manteca, California, office with a damaged or decayed tooth, Drs. Mircea Mitu and George D’Louhy won’t recommend dental extraction immediately. We’ll first inspect your tooth to ensure it can be saved with endodontic services like a root canal treatment.  Unfortunately, root canals have been associated with chronic health problems, including cancer, autoimmune diseases, and gastrointestinal disorders. Are these claims valid? Keep reading to separate facts from fictio ..read more

A decayed or damaged tooth is painful and can lead to infection. A cracked tooth doesn’t look good, either. Bid goodbye to self-consciousness and say hello to a stunning, functional smile with dental crowns in Manteca, California. With beautiful porcelain crowns placed by Dr. Mircea Mitu at the Family Dental Center, embrace newfound confidence that has you feeling like pure royalty. How dental crowns restore your smile Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps worn over your decayed or damaged tooth to enhance its beauty and structure. Dental crowns cover the entire vis ..read more

Dental implants are the most functional and natural-looking teeth replacements you’ll ever get. But since dental implants are anchored in your jawbone, one of the most crucial requirements is that your jawbone should have adequate volume and density. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case.  Tooth loss, gum disease, genetics, and other factors may cause bone loss, ruling you out from dental implants. Bone grafting services by Drs. Mircea Mitu and George D’Louhy from the Family Dental Center in Manteca, California, can restore the depleted bone material to make you eligible for ..read more

Losing a tooth can be catastrophic in more than one way. Some may find it hard to perform everyday actions like chewing food if the missing tooth is a molar. Others may be mortified by the appearance of their smile if the missing tooth is in their visible “smile zone.” Another group of people may lose a tooth but are not immediately impacted by it. Because of this, they may be willing just to let things be. They will not seek a tooth replacement. This would be a mistake. Tooth replacement options, including cosmetic dental implants, are more important than you may realize. Dr. Mircea Mitu ..read more