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Your Trusted Dentists in Santa Rosa for Comprehensive Dental Care
At Bauer, Kenneth J DDS, we are committed to delivering exceptional dental care to families in Santa Rosa and the surrounding areas. With decades of combined experience, our team prioritizes personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. We utilize advanced dental technology to ensure precise diagnostics and effective treatments, ranging from routine checkups to complex restorative and cosmetic procedures. Our practice emphasizes patient education, empowering individuals to maintain optimal oral health between visits.We foster a welcoming environment where patients feel heard, valued, and comfortable discussing their concerns. Whether addressing urgent dental issues or enhancing smiles through aesthetic treatments, our goal is to exceed expectations with compassionate, reliable care. Trust us to safeguard your family's oral health with the expertise and dedication you deserve.
Services
Dental Checkup
Dental Crowns
Dental Implants
Teeth Whitening
Oral Surgery
Dentures
Root Canal Treatment
Dental Veneers
Emergency Dentist
Cosmetic Dentistry
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of combined dental expertise since 1986
- Our practice utilizes advanced dental technology for precise treatments
- Personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs
- Emergency dental services available for urgent oral health issues
- Family-friendly environment with patient-centered communication
What people say
Personalized attention
Professional expertise
Welcoming environment
Thorough explanations
Patient comfort focus
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent tooth replacement solutions that mimic natural teeth in function and appearance. Our process begins with comprehensive jawbone assessment to ensure implant viability. Using titanium posts that fuse with the jawbone through osseointegration, we create durable foundations for custom crowns. This treatment prevents bone resorption while restoring chewing functionality and facial aesthetics. Patients benefit from improved confidence and long-term oral health stability through this proven solution.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening treatments effectively remove deep stains and discoloration through medical-grade hydrogen peroxide solutions. We offer both in-office treatments achieving 8-shade improvements in one hour and customized take-home trays for gradual whitening. Our methods safely address intrinsic stains from medications, aging, and lifestyle factors while minimizing sensitivity. Patients receive maintenance guidance to prolong results and protect enamel integrity through proper post-treatment care.
Root Canal Treatment
Modern root canal therapy eliminates dental infection while preserving natural tooth structure. Using advanced imaging and rotary instrumentation, we remove infected pulp tissue and seal root canals to prevent reinfection. This procedure alleviates severe tooth pain and prevents systemic health complications from oral bacteria. Patients receive detailed post-operative instructions to ensure proper healing and long-term tooth functionality.
Dental Crowns
Custom dental crowns restore damaged teeth's strength, shape, and aesthetics through precision-fabricated restorations. We utilize high-quality ceramic materials that match natural tooth color and translucency while providing structural reinforcement. These caps protect weakened teeth from fracture, restore functionality after root canals, and improve cosmetic appearance for misshapen or discolored teeth through durable, stain-resistant solutions.
Oral Surgery
Our oral surgery services address complex dental issues requiring surgical intervention, including wisdom tooth extraction and bone grafting. Utilizing minimally invasive techniques and proper anesthesia options, we ensure patient comfort while resolving impacted teeth, preparing for dental implants, or treating advanced periodontal disease. Post-operative care emphasizes rapid healing and complication prevention through detailed recovery protocols.
People
Kenneth J. Bauer
Dentist
Dr. Kenneth J. Bauer earned his DDS from the University of Pacific, School of Dentistry in 1986. With over 35 years of clinical experience, he focuses on comprehensive dental care while maintaining active memberships in major dental associations. His patient-centered approach emphasizes long-term oral health through preventive strategies and personalized treatment planning.
Daniel K. Bauer
Dentist
Dr. Daniel K. Bauer received his DMD from A.T. Still University in 2022 following specialized oral surgery training. He combines modern techniques with community-focused care, prioritizing patient education and comfort. His background in environmental science informs his holistic approach to dental health while maintaining technical excellence in restorative procedures.
Questions
What dental services do you offer for emergency situations?
We provide urgent dental care for toothaches, broken teeth, and oral injuries with same-day appointments available to alleviate pain and prevent complications.
How can dental implants improve my oral health?
Dental implants replace missing teeth while preserving jawbone density, preventing adjacent teeth from shifting, and restoring normal chewing function for improved nutrition.
What teeth whitening options are most effective?
Our professional in-office whitening achieves dramatic results in one visit, while custom take-home trays offer convenient maintenance for lasting brightness.
Are root canal treatments painful?
Modern techniques and anesthesia make root canals comfortable procedures that relieve infection-related pain while saving natural teeth from extraction.
How often should I schedule dental checkups?
We recommend biannual preventive visits for professional cleanings, oral cancer screenings, and early detection of potential dental issues.
Do you accept dental insurance plans?
We work with major insurance providers and maximize benefits for covered procedures while offering flexible payment options for out-of-pocket expenses.
