Comprehensive Services New patients will receive a complete dental examination to determine the most appropriate treatment options. Dr. Wong places particular emphasis on making sure that each patient's smile is the best it can be. To attain that goal, we routinely work with a team of specialists. If you have dental insurance*, we will help you with your claim so that you will receive optimal benefits. Please be advised that payment is required at the time of visit for any deductible, co-payments or fees not covered by your insurance company. *We accept CIGNA, Humana, Blue Cross, UnitedHealthcare, Guardian, Aetna, MetLife, Standard, Delta and many other insurance plans.   Take advantage of Citibank or CareCredit 's "No Interest (0% APR) Payment Plan" and get the smile you always want TODAY! About Dental Insurance and Financial Arrangements Restorative Dentistry CEREC 3D Technology One-visit dentistry: With CEREC, there is no need for us to take an impression and send it to the lab. From simple fillings to full crowns to veneers, CEREC delivers the results you need in a single appointment. (show more......)     Tooth-colored restorations Composite materials and adhesive techniques have become the foundation of modern restorative dentistry, replacing dental amalgam. More and more patients prefer these highly esthetic and metal-free restorations. In 2005, 99% of the fillings we placed in our office were tooth-colored composites. Veneers Veneers are precisely-contoured pieces of porcelain that are bonded to the teeth to repair any discoloration, fracture, misalignment or gap. A conservative approach to create a winning smile! Crowns and bridgework Major improvements in porcelain have enabled us to construct life-like, metal-free crowns and bridgework. They provide the best overall result. Dentures and partials Soft acrylic partials with no unsightly metal clasp and a more comfortable fit. Dental Implants Anchored to the jawbone, dental implants support crowns or dentures that are more natural looking and fits more securely than conventional methods. It consists of a tiny titanium cylinder(15mm in length and 4mm in diameter) which is surgically implanted and serves as a "root" for the replacement teeth.  Invisalign Go wireless with Invisalign - without any braces or wires, Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable aligners to straighten teeth. Temporomandibular Disorder The temporomandibular joint (TM joint) consists of a complex system of muscles, ligaments, discs and bones. Any disharmony may cause pain in or around the ears, tenderness of the jaw muscles, clicking/popping when one opens/closes the mouth, difficulty in opening one's mouth, jaws that "get stuck", pain brought on by yawning, chewing and headaches or neck aches. Treatment modalities include nightguard, relaxation techniques, and medication such as anti-inflammatory drugs. In-office Tooth Whitening (ZOOM!) Clinically proven to whiten teeth up to 9 shades in 1+ hour: requires no laser, no heat and no plastic trays. Most patients are thrilled with the results and are pleasantly surprised at how simple the process was! DEEP BLEACHING -- When you want the absolute whitest!!! Whitening of non-vital teeth: The discoloration of a tooth after root canal therapy can be resolved by whitening from inside out! It usually takes 2 appointments. Enamel Microabrasion: A new approach to remove superficial white, brown or black enamel defects that have not responded to whitening. Most effective in correcting pity tobacco stains, white "snow capping" spots from fluorosis, or brown hypocalcification spots. Treatment of dentin hypersensitivity Your teeth hurt every time you eat ice cream? Fast, painless relief of hypersensitivity is now possible, with new composite compound that blocks the transmission of cold sensation. [Top of Page] Home | About Dr. Wong | Services | Location | FAQs | Contact | Links   Dr. Wong is a Member of: American Dental Association, California Dental Association and San Diego County Dental Society Graduate of: University of Pacific, San Francisco (DDS, 1986) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (MS, 1988) Ernest C. Wong, DDS, MS 4520 Executive Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, California 92121 Tel: (858) 587-2828, E-mail: info@smile-dds.com Copyright © 2007 by Ernest C Wong, DDS, MS. All Dental Implant photographs contained within this site are the exclusive property of Dr. Ernest Wong, San Diego Dentist, San Diego, California, USA.