Oral health diagnostics
We provide comprehensive dental diagnostic and general dentistry services in Sacramento, California, supported by a highly trained dental team. We focus on clear communication, trusted care, and treatment options designed to fit your needs and your budget.
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3000 L St., STE #104Sacramento, CA 95816
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At The Smile Doctor we offer a wide range of services that may be needed to restore function or improve a person’s appearance, relieve pain, or treat an infection.
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Our Oral Evaluation is a complete dental checkup that reviews teeth, gums, bite, and jaw health. Your dentist checks for cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, and infection, and may take X-rays to guide treatment, prevention, and next steps. It’s quick and painless, tailored to your concerns.
At The Smile Doctor, your oral cancer screening is quick and painless. We examine your lips, tongue, cheeks, throat, and gums for unusual sores, lumps, or color changes, and discuss risk factors. Early detection can save lives, so we include it at routine visits. Ask us questions too
A soft tissue exam checks the health of your gums, tongue, cheeks, and other oral tissues to identify inflammation, infection, lesions, or early signs of periodontal problems before they worsen.
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An intra-oral camera gives you a clear, detailed view of your teeth and gums, helping our dentist explain conditions, treatment options, and early issues that may not be visible to the naked eye.
Cold laser cavity detection finds tooth decay in its earliest stages by using advanced light technology, allowing conservative treatment, less drilling, and better long-term preservation of healthy tooth structure.
A tomographic survey provides a detailed cross-sectional view of your teeth and jaw, helping us evaluate bone levels, root structure, and impacted teeth with greater accuracy for more predictable treatment planning.
Computer imaging allows you to preview potential cosmetic dental results using digital simulations, helping you visualize treatment outcomes and make confident decisions about improving your smile before beginning care.
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A pulp vitality test evaluates the health of the tooth’s nerve to determine if it is alive, damaged, or infected, helping guide proper treatment such as root canal therapy if needed.
Diagnostic casts are precise 3D models of your teeth used for treatment planning, helping us evaluate bite alignment, tooth structure, and spacing to design accurate and effective dental solutions.
You have a choice
Your dental insurance usually covers the least expensive, professionally accepted treatment procedures. At The Smile Doctor, you can choose to upgrade to premium dental treatment options for an additional cost. Ask us for the details!
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3000 L St., STE #104, Sacramento, CA 95816 · Payment options
