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Our Staff

Dr. Nimesh Patel and his multicultural staff at Dental 2000 strive to exceed your expectations through personal attention in a warm, friendly, and caring enviroment.

Dr. Nimesh Patel graduated from University of the Pacific with Dean's honor, where he practiced hands on full mouth reconstructions, placement of implants, and full mouth cosmetics. Dr. Patel is certified by the Boston Implant Institute. He specializes in Cosmetic, Implant and Sedation Dentistry. Dr. Patel is a member of The American Academy of Implantology, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentisitry, California Dental Association, American Dental Associations, and Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Patel fluently speaks Gujrati, Hindi, Punjabi, and English to better assist his patients.

Dr. Marisa Watanabe is an associate dentist at Dental 2000. She graduated from University of the Pacific in 2009. She is a member of the Orange County Dental Society, California Dental Society and the American Dental Society. Dr. Watanabe continues to strive for excellence by providing high quality and compassionate dental care to her patients.

 

Front Office
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Tara is a part of the Front Office Management team here at Dental 2000. Tara has back office experience as a RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) and has practiced for 16 years. Tara fluently speaks Farsi and English.

Maritza is a new addition to our Front Office Management team. She has over 14 years experience as a front office manager / treatment coordinator saving one tooth at a time. You'll immediately recognize her as she is always positive with a smile on her face. Maritza is also an aspiring writer who loves to dance and has a soft spot for animals.

Vineeta is our Treatment Plan Coordinator. She is always willing to help and discuss all your treatment needs. Vineeta fluently speaks Hindi and English.

 

Back Office
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Roya is a RDA(Registered Dental Assistant) at Dental 2000, and has been practicing for over 10 years. Roya fluently speaks Farsi and English.

Raquel is also a RDA(Registered Dental Assistant) at Dental 2000, and has been practicing for over 10 years. Raquel fluently speaks English and Spanish.

Deedee is our Back Office manager at Laguna Niguel. Friendly and smiling, she is always ready to lend a helping hand.


Patient Education


At Dental2000 we help you get a better understanding of the treatment that we propose to give to you. While you are waiting, we have multimedia presentations that explain each procedure to the fullest detail. The use of digital x-rays have less radiation and offer a key advantage in convenience compared to traditional film. If at any time you move away, we can put your x-rays on a CD for easy transfer. Our diagnostic abilities, like detecting cavities, is greatly improved because we can digitally enhance and even enlarge the x-ray images on a computer right in front of your eyes!

Emergencies
 
Knocked-Out Tooth

Anytime there is bleeding, pain, or unusual swelling, you need to call your dentist or go to the emergency room of your local hospital. When a tooth is knocked out of mouth:

The first thing to do is locate the tooth. Pick it up by the top (the crown), NOT by the bottom, which contains tiny root fibers essential for re-implantation.

If the tooth is dirty, rinse it carefully in water, but don't scrub. Gently push it back into the socket, then go immediately to your dentist or a nearby hospital emergency room.

If you cannot return the tooth to the socket, or if the risk of swallowing it is too great, hold the tooth between the cheek and gums, put it in a glass of milk or salt water, or place it in a moist towel--in that order of preference.

Time is a critical factor. If you can get to a dentist within 30 minutes of losing a tooth, there is a 90 percent chance that it can successfully be implanted.

You need to see a dentist if an injury loosens a tooth but doesn't knock it out; the pulp or the nerve may have been damaged, and without treatment, the nerve will eventually die. If the tooth becomes discolored (gray, pink, or black) in the days or weeks following an injury, the tooth is probably bleeding inside, indicating the nerve has been injured. This may mean the tooth needs root canal treatment.

Bleeding Caused by an Injury

If there is bleeding after an injury, press clean gauze, a wad of cotton, or even a tissue on the spot. Although persistent bleeding is an obvious indication that professional help is needed, sometimes the injury is not as serious as it appears. If you put pressure on the spot, and the bleeding does not stop in a matter of minutes then go to your dentist or a hospital emergency room.

Extruded Tooth

If the tooth is pushed out of place (inward or outward), it should be repositioned to its normal alignment with very light finger pressure. Do not force the tooth into the socket. Hold the tooth in place with a moist tissue or gauze. Again, it is vital that the injured individual be seen by a dentist within 30 minutes.

Fractured Tooth

How a fractured tooth is treated will depend on how badly it is broken. Regardless of the damage, treatment should always be determined by a dentist.

*MINOR FRACTURE -
Minor fractures can be smoothed by your dentist with a sandpaper disc or simply left alone. Another option is to restore the tooth with a composite restoration. In either case, you should treat the tooth with care for several days.

*MODERATE FRACTURE -
Moderate fractures include damage to the enamel, dentin and/or pulp. If the pulp is not permanently damaged, the tooth may be restored with a full permanent crown. If pulpal damage does occur further dental treatment will be required.

*SEVERE FRACTURE -
Severe fractures often mean a traumatized tooth with a slim chance of recovery.

Injuries to The Soft Tissues Of The Mouth

Injuries to the inside of the mouth include tears, puncture wounds and lacerations to the cheek, lips or tongue. The wound should be cleaned right away and the injured person taken to the emergency room for the necessary suturing and wound repair.

Bleeding from a tongue laceration can be reduced by pulling the tongue forward and using gauze to place pressure on the wound area.

Insurance

 
Aetna Insurance Plans
Blue Cross Insurance Plans (PPO)
Blue Shields Insurance Plans (PPO & HMO)
C.D.N. - Community Dental Network
Cigna Health Plans
Delta Dental Insurance Plans
Guardian (PPO and HMO)
Met-Life Insurance Plans
Mutual Life Insurance Plans
Mutual of Omaha Insurance Plans
Principal Life Insurance Plans
Prudential Insurance Plans
United Concordia Insurance Plans
 
We Accept Payments Through:
 
Interest Free Financing

Here at Dental 2000, we truly believe that improving your dental health will lead to a better quality of life. We also understand that cost is at times a concern which is why we offer these interest free financing options:

 
Dental
Chase Health Advance

Orthodontics
Chase Health Advance

CareCredit

Citi Health Card