The finest, safest and most
comfortable care. . .
Your comfort is our first concern
Sedation dentistry
Friendly, caring staff
Mercury-free fillings for long term health
Cosmetic dentistry with natural results
Whitening for quick results
Don't be embarrassed any longer
We accept all major credit cards
Long term financing for qualified   applicants
Rebuild your confidence

1855 San Miguel Drive Suite 32
Walnut Creek, CA  94596
925-935-4300

It is such a thrill to be able to be proud of my smile.  Until Dr. Steele cosmetically repaired my top front eight teeth, I was always self-conscious about my smile and my front teeth.  I now go around with the biggest, happiest smile imaginable!  I love my teeth!
                                  Suzanne M.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Having a beautiful smile is a great asset. It will improve your social and business relationships, while enhancing your self-esteem. Each smile we see is unique. Maybe you just need teeth whitening to brighten up your hello, or you may want a complete smile makeover.

Whatever your needs, we have the technology!

Neuromuscular and TMJ Treatments

Common dentistry treats only the teeth. It ignores the jaw joints and active muscles that are responsible for moving the jaw and bringing the teeth together. In other words, common dentistry forces the jaw joints and muscles to accommodate to the existing bite of the teeth.

Sometimes it is obvious that teeth don’t fit properly. But even when the teeth appear to mesh together uniformly, the bite might be forcing the jaw joints and muscles out of alignment.

Jaw joints forced out of alignment by the bite of the teeth can become damaged, noisy and uncomfortable. Physical damage and uncomfortable symptoms vary from intermittent and barely noticeable, to constant and severe.  Want to know more?

Non-Surgical Gum Treatment

The gums, ligaments, and bone around the teeth form the foundation for  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 include: 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.  With proper gum treatments,  it may be possible to return gum tissue to a healthy state.  If you're having a problem, come in and see us so we may treat it right away. The treatment usually involves a deep cleaning or root planing done under a local anesthetic, along with local antibiotic agents.  It is important to have gum problems checked promptly, as gum disease left alone may eventually need treatment through surgery or extraction.

Sedation Dentistry / Dental Anxiety

Dental sedation is a technique that can be used when a patient suffers from dental anxiety or dental phobia.  We are happy to offer a number of solutions for our patients to make their dental visit as comfortable as possible.  Sedation dentistry techniques enable patients who might otherwise avoid the dentist, to receive dental treatment necessary for a healthy smile. Depending on the extent of the anxiety or phobia, varying degrees of dental sedation can be utilized as described below.

Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Nitrous Oxide sedation, also known as “laughing gas” is commonly used to make treatment more comfortable.  This sedation is inhaled through a mask that allows you to breathe in the medication and induces a state of relaxation.  Local anesthetic will be administered in conjunction with nitrous oxide to eliminate pain.

Emergency Care
If you have a problem that is an emergency call us immediately. For your convenience we have a 24-hour answering service so that Dr. Steele can be reached after regular office hours.

Check-Ups & Cleaning
We believe in the importance of regular preventative dental care and to facilitate this, we need you, our patient to play an active role. Our dental health control program includes a coordinated effort between you and our office

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Insurance
If you have dental insurance, we will help you in every way we can in filing your claim and handling insurance questions from our office on your behalf. We will be happy to help you to determine the coverage you have available and to aid you in getting the best benefits from your insurance.