Affordable Dental Care in Fresno, CA

The best treatment depends on the stage of gum disease — early cases are effectively treated with scaling and root planing (deep cleaning), while more advanced periodontitis may require laser therapy, osseous surgery, or ongoing periodontal maintenance. At Haraz Dental Group in Fresno, we evaluate each patient individually and recommend the most conservative effective treatment available.

Most gum disease treatments involve minimal discomfort, especially with modern techniques and local anesthesia. Scaling and root planing is typically performed with numbing, and laser gum therapy causes significantly less soreness than traditional surgery. Mild tenderness after treatment is normal and resolves within a few days.

Patients who have been treated for gum disease should typically have periodontal maintenance cleanings every three to four months, rather than the standard six-month interval, to prevent disease from returning and protect their treatment results.

Laser gum therapy uses a dental laser to remove diseased tissue and bacteria from periodontal pockets with greater precision, less bleeding, and faster healing than traditional gum surgery. It is minimally invasive, typically does not require sutures, and has a significantly shorter recovery period.

Yes, dental sealants are one of the most cost-effective preventive treatments available for children. They reduce the risk of cavities in the back teeth by up to 80% and are quick, painless, and highly durable, making them an excellent investment in your child’s long-term dental health.

Yes, professional fluoride treatments are safe for children when applied at clinically appropriate intervals and doses. The American Dental Association endorses fluoride as one of the most effective tools for preventing childhood tooth decay.

Dental crowns typically last 10 to 15 years or longer with proper care, including regular brushing, flossing, and dental checkups. The longevity of a crown also depends on the material used, the location of the tooth, and habits such as teeth grinding.

Yes, modern composite resin fillings are durable, long-lasting, and aesthetically superior to silver amalgam fillings. They bond directly to the tooth structure, require less removal of healthy tooth, and are completely free of mercury.

An inlay fills the space within the cusps of a tooth, while an onlay covers one or more of the tooth’s cusps in addition to the inner surface. Both are custom-made, tooth-colored restorations used when a tooth needs more repair than a filling but doesn’t require a full crown.

Dental implants are widely considered the best long-term solution for replacing missing teeth because they replace both the root and the crown, preserve jawbone, and function exactly like natural teeth.

Porcelain veneers typically last 10 to 15 years or longer with good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups. Avoiding habits like nail-biting, using teeth as tools, and clenching or grinding will extend their lifespan significantly.

Dental bonding is not considered permanent — the composite resin material typically lasts five to ten years before it may need to be refreshed or replaced. However, it is one of the most affordable and reversible cosmetic dental options.

For most adults with good oral health, dental X-rays are recommended once a year. Patients at higher risk for cavities or gum disease may benefit from more frequent imaging. We only take X-rays when they are clinically necessary.

The procedure itself is performed under local anesthesia, so you should not feel pain during the extraction. Post-operative soreness and swelling are normal and typically peak within the first 48 hours, then gradually improve.

No, not every wisdom tooth needs to be extracted. Wisdom teeth that have fully erupted, are properly aligned, and can be kept clean may not require removal. We evaluate each wisdom tooth individually and only recommend extraction when there is a clear clinical reason.