Donald Mineo Yamaoka, DDS

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Primary: Dentist

Sub-Specialty: Primary Dental Care

Additional Specialties: Dental General Practice

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Fax: (530) 541-4770

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Phone: (530) 541-2994

Address: 2101 South Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

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Teeth Cleaning
Fluoride Treatment
Dental Sealants
This is used to fill in narrow grooves in a tooth that cannot be adequately cleaned by brushing. In some cases, the tooth structure has fine grooves or pits which accumulate plaque, not because the person doesn't brush, but because they're too narrow to allow even one bristle into them. These will develop cavities over time, and you don't want that. So the dentist will brush on a coating that seals the grooves and pits, making it possible to brush off all the plaque and keep your teeth healthy.

Fillings
Resin Composite
Bonding involves adhering composite resin material that is matched to the color of the tooth, to the front of the tooth. This is done to repair damage done to the tooth by decay, to alter the alignment of the tooth, close gaps between the teeth, or for cosmetic purposes. First the surface of the tooth is roughened in order to accept the bonding and hold it. A gel is applied to micro etch the tooth surface, and a primer/bond agent is applied so the material adheres to the surface. Then the material itself is placed on the tooth and hardened with intense light. The composite resin material is shaped and polished to get a lustrous finish as a last step.
Veneers
Veneers are a dental procedure in which a covering is placed over the outside (visible area) of the tooth. Veneers are usually only done to the part of the teeth that are visible when talking or smiling. The procedure can be direct or indirect.
Crowns
A: These are restorations to repair a severely broken tooth by covering all or most of the tooth after removing old fillings, fractured tooth structure, and all decay. The restoration material is made of gold, porcelain, composites, or even stainless steel. Dentists refer to all of these restorations as "crowns". However, patients often refer to the tooth-colored ones as "caps" and the gold or stainless steel ones as "crowns".
Bridges
Dental Bonding

Root Canal Treatment
Fillings are done to remove decay, and replace the affected tooth structure. It is called a filling because new a material fills hole that decay left. Now days most teeth are treated with bonded tooth colored composite resin fillings. Caught early enough, cavities can be treated easily and painlessly. If not treated decay can lead to tooth pain and/or infection, and the tooth would need root canal treatment or extraction.

Deep Cleaning
The gums, ligaments, and bone around the teeth form the foundation for ones teeth. All structures are also referred to as the periodontium. When the periodontium is not healthy, it jeopardizes the teeth just as a bad foundation would threaten the stability of a house. Signs of unhealthy periodontium (gum disease) may be as follows: gums that are red and bleed easily, persistent bad breath, gums that are pulled away from the tooth, loose teeth, and changes in the position or bite of the teeth. Any of these signs may mean something is wrong. With the proper care, however, it may be possible to return them to a healthy state. This is where appropriate gum treatments come in. If you're having a problem, come in and see us so we can take care of it right away. The treatment usually involves a deep cleaning or root planing done under a local anesthetic, along with local antibiotic agents. If the gum disease gets too severe it may need to be treated through surgery or extraction. This is why it is important to get it treated at the first sign of a problem.

Dentures
A: Both bridges and partial dentures replace missing teeth. A bridge is permanently attached to abutment teeth or, in some cases, implants. A partial denture is attached by clasps to the teeth and is easily removed by the patient. Patients are usually more satisfied with bridges than with partial dentures.

Dental Implants
Donald M. Yamaoka DDS offers Tahoe dental services that include cosmetic dentistry. Our Tahoe dental services provide alternatives that may be just what you’re looking for to improve your image and overall health. Some of our Tahoe dental services include tooth whitening, cosmetic bonding, porcelain veneers, porcelain inlays, crowns and implant crowns. Other Tahoe dental services that we provide include dentures, bridges and partials.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral Surgery
Tooth Extractions

Teeth Whitening
Donald M. Yamaoka, DDS is proud to provide a warm and comfortable environment. Dr. Yamaoka is a Tahoe dentist that has been delivering quality dental care for over fifteen years. As a local Tahoe dentist, Dr. Yamaoka specializes in patients seeking personalized dental care. We’re here to answer any questions you may have about your oral health. We see patients of all ages and with all types of dental needs, from general cleaning and maintenance, to the latest teeth whitening techniques.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Experience and care. Donald M Yamaoka, DDS, is passionate about keeping up with the latest advances in dentistry. To stay on top in his field, he completes postgraduate dental education every year. Donald M Yamaoka, DDS, loves being a dentist and is particularly excited about all the amazing advances in the field of cosmetic dentistry.

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