Hereat Pope Dental, our focus is always our patient swell being.Through our caring and friendly environment too ur wide range of procedures available, we try to give every patient an extended level of comfort and care. We do everything in our power to give you the healthiest smile of your lifetime. We stay on top of the latest advancements indentistry through continuing education and the latest technology.Stop by to experience one of Americas Top Dentists for yourself.
all major credit cards, check, debit, financing available, insurance
Location
Conveniently located in downtown Walnut Creek.
Amenities
We accept most dental insurance policies and have financial options available.
Associations
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine International Association of Dentists Academy of General Dentistry Academy of Osseointegration American Academy of Facial Esthetics American Dental Association Academy for Sports Dentistry California Dental Association Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation Contra Costa Dental Society Board Member CCDS CE Committee Academy of Gp Orthodontics
Your pediatric dentist may also recommend protective sealants or home fluoride treatments for your child. Sealants can be applied to your child’s molars to prevent decay on hard to clean surfaces.
Dental Sealants
A sealant is a clear or shaded plastic material that is applied to the chewing surfaces (grooves) of the back teeth (premolars and molars), where four out of five cavities in children are found. This sealant acts as a barrier to food, plaque and acid, thus protecting the decay-prone areas of the teeth.
: If possible, find the tooth. Handle it by the crown, not by the root. You may rinse the tooth with water only. DO NOT clean with soap, scrub or handle the tooth unnecessarily. Inspect the tooth for fractures. If it is sound, try to reinsert it in the socket. Have the patient hold the tooth in place by biting on a gauze. If you cannot reinsert the tooth, transport the tooth in a cup containing the patient’s saliva or milk. If the patient is old enough, the tooth may also be carried in the patient’s mouth (beside the cheek). The patient must see a dentist IMMEDIATELY! Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.
Dental caries (cavities) and traumatic injury are the main reasons for a tooth to require pulp therapy. Pulp therapy is often referred to as a "nerve treatment", "children's root canal", "pulpectomy" or "pulpotomy". The two common forms of pulp therapy in children's teeth are the pulpotomy and pulpectomy.
Root Canal Treatment
A pulpectomy is required when the entire pulp is involved (into the root canal(s) of the tooth). During this treatment, the diseased pulp tissue is completely removed from both the crown and root. The canals are cleansed, disinfected and, in the case of primary teeth, filled with a resorbable material. Then, a final restoration is placed. A permanent tooth would be filled with a non-resorbing material.
Kirstin attended DVC for her RDA training. She's worked in both orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry over the past 5 years. She joined the Snoopy team May 2019 and fits right in with her passion for working with kids. She lives in Martinez and is interested in traveling the world. She started with Barcelona last year and dreams of another European trip someday soon.
Braces
Walnut Creek Pediatric Dentistry in 1995. In 1990 Dr. Spencer received a personalized and autographed poster of Snoopy with braces from Snoopy's creator, the late Charles Schulz.