DENTIST SERVING EMERYVILLE, CA: TMJ & SLEEP APNEA SPECIALIST

San Francisco Dental Wellness provides comprehensive dental services to patients from Emeryville, California. Call 415-781-1944 or contact us today to schedule an appointment. 

Quality Dental Care From a Board Certified Dentist 

Dr. Chui is a board certified dentist in general dentistry as well as sleep medicine. Along with a team of highly qualified dentists and staff, we provide a complete range of dental, periodontal, and oral health services. Our holistic approach to dentistry takes the whole patient into consideration with an emphasis on the connection between oral health and overall health and wellness. 

Why Choose San Francisco Dental Wellness?

We provide comprehensive dental services for the whole family in one convenient location. Our focus on overall health and wellness allows us to provide better dental care for our patients that takes the whole person into consideration. After getting to know you and listening to your oral health needs, goals, and concerns, we create an individualized plan for care that will help you achieve better health. San Francisco Dental Wellness goes above and beyond your expectations for a dental practice.

We provide the following dental services:

• General Dentistry. Our general dentistry services include preventive care such as teeth cleanings and oral exams, as well as fillings and root canals. 

• TMJ Disorders. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of TMJ disorders, characterized by pain and limited movement in the jaw. 

• Restorative Dentistry. We restore damaged teeth with procedures like fillings and root canals to help your natural teeth stay in place. 

• Sedation Dentistry. Our sedation options include nitrous oxide and conscious oral sedation to help you feel relaxed and calm during dental procedures. 

• Cosmetic Dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry can transform your smile and help you feel more confident with procedures like teeth whitening or veneers. 

• Invisalign. You can now straighten your teeth more discreetly with the Invisalign clear aligner system. 

• Dental Implants. The latest technology in tooth replacement, dental implants provide the most natural look and function possible in a prosthetic. 

• Sleep Medicine. We diagnose and treat snoring and sleep apnea. An oral appliance worn while you sleep may be a simple solution to your sleep issues. 

What is TMJ Disorder?

TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, the location where your lower jaw attaches to your skull. This joint can become inflamed due to overuse or an injury, resulting in pain and limited range of motion. The condition can be treated with pain relief medication and ice or with more advanced treatments from your dentist. 

What is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is characterized by snoring and pauses in breathing while sleeping. The airway becomes blocked when the soft tissues of the mouth and throat relax and collapse. This causes disruption to your natural sleep cycles, resulting in a wide variety of health issues. An oral appliance can sometimes treat sleep apnea and stop snoring. 

How often should I go to the dentist? 

The recommended schedule for routine teeth cleanings and oral exams is every 6 months. This is the ideal timeframe for the average patient to have plaque removed and for early detection of oral health concerns. Most dental insurance plans cover preventive care appointments twice a year. 

What’s the difference between a dental implant and a bridge?

A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically placed in the jaw bone to support an artificial tooth. A bridge is supported by two crowns placed over healthy teeth with an artificial tooth suspended between them. The artificial tooth in a bridge, called a pontic, has no root system, making it less sturdy than a dental implant and more likely to cause damage to the healthy teeth over time. 

To learn more, 415-781-1944 or contact us today to schedule an appointment.