Dr. Abad founded Alondra Dental Care with the goal of providing superior dental care through attentive service and state-of-the-art technology. For over 20 years, Dr. Abad has been putting patients first at every step of their dental treatment. When she's not in the office, Dr. Abad can be found in her garden or out giving back to the community. As a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Association of Clear Aligners, and Harbor Dental Society, Dr. Abad enjoys educating others on the importance of quality dental health and regular dental exams.
Developing dental X-rays used to be like developing film. Dentists needed a darkroom with chemicals and would mount the resulting images on a lightbox to study them. Nowadays, everything is digital, and your dentist can take a three-dimensional (3D) image of your teeth for a safe, instant, non-invasive diagnosis — no darkroom necessary. If you’re […]
Read MoreTeeth whitening can help to increase your self-esteem, boost your social interactions, and even raise your confidence in your professional life. From whitening toothpaste to a laser in-office treatment, there are plenty of ways to remove stains. The question is, does laser teeth whitening have side effects? The simple answer is yes — particularly when […]
Read MoreDentures help you smile with confidence and eat your favorite foods. They’re supposed to improve your quality of life — but sometimes, it seems like all they give you is pain. Your dentures are not supposed to hurt, but it’s normal to experience some discomfort and pain from dentures when they are new. Still, your […]
Read MoreWhat Is Root Canal Treatment? Unfortunately, pop culture has associated the words “root canal” with this horrible idea of dentist drills and patients squirming in their chairs. But this could not be farther from the truth. Root canal treatment is a common dental procedure, and no, root canals are not painful. Here’s everything you need […]
Read MoreModern dentistry has several ways to repair damaged teeth or cover gaps, and two of the most common are bridges and crowns. The question is, what’s the difference between a dental bridge procedure and a crown procedure? Although these two tooth-repair solutions do have some similarities, they serve different purposes. Here are the key distinctions […]
Read MoreIf you dread your next appointment at the dentist, you’re not alone. Each year, millions of people experience some degree of fear or stress about going to the dentist. The good news? You don’t have to live with dental anxiety in Los Angeles. Alondra Dental Care has earned a reputation for creating a welcoming environment […]
Read MoreMost of our Invisalign patients love the confident feeling of having straighter teeth without a bunch of metal in their mouths. But for Invisalign aligners to work properly, you have to care for them correctly. Unlike traditional braces, which feature wires and brackets, aligners are removable and therefore require special treatment on a daily basis […]
Read MoreA medical condition or an unforeseen accident has done a number on your teeth—and your smile. Now, eating is a pain, literally, and the thought of smiling for your next holiday get-together photo makes you not want to get together at all. Fortunately, dentures can help. Thanks to dental material and technological advances, dentures today […]
Read MoreUnless you’ve been under a rock the past few years, you have probably heard about Invisalign. The treatment has grown in popularity due to its virtually undetectable appearance and its ability to treat a broad range of dental conditions like crossbite and overjet. Despite its effectiveness, many people are concerned about the price tag or […]
Read MorePeople change dentists for many reasons. Perhaps you’re dissatisfied with your current practice, the services have become too expensive, or you have recently moved to a new city like Norwalk and need to find a new dentist near you. If you’re contemplating changing dentists, chances are it’s time to finally make the switch. Once you […]
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