If you live in Mission Viejo or elsewhere in Orange County, and would like more information about Teeth-in-an-Hour™ dental implants, Restylane®, BOTOX® Cosmetic, or any of the dental procedures we offer, contact our practice today.

O.F.D.D.S.
26111 Antonio Parkway, Ste 200
Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688

Tel (949) 713.6720
Fax (949) 713.6721

Providing Orange County with Teeth-in-an-Hour™ Implant Technique, Dental Lasers, BOTOX® Cosmetic, Restylane®, and More

Dr. Orest Frangopol is an experienced professional who makes use of the latest technologies and techniques the field of dentistry has to offer. His office is proud to provide Mission Viejo and other Orange County patients with Teeth-in-an-Hour™ dental implants, which have been featured in the news for their ability to replace missing teeth in one virtually pain-free office visit.

As a natural extension of dental work, aesthetic facial treatments can transform your appearance by enhancing the areas around the mouth without invasive surgery. Dr. Frangopol provides the latest in facial rejuvenation treatments in his Orange County practice, such as BOTOX® Cosmetic, Restylane®, and JUVÉDERM™, to complement his exceptional dental services. These dermal injections and fillers will not only improve the look of your smile but help you achieve an overall youthful appearance.

Teeth-in-an-Hour™ Dental Implants

Whether due to disease, age, trauma, or heredity, tooth loss can have a negative impact on a person’s self-confidence. Fortunately, implant dentistry has made it possible for people who are missing teeth to regain the assurance they once had when chewing, speaking, and smiling. Our Orange County patients from Mission Viejo and nearby communities can take advantage of dental implants, which are aesthetically pleasing artificial teeth anchored into the jawbone by strong titanium posts to replace missing teeth. Because they come closest to replicating the look, feel, and function of natural teeth, dental implants are often an ideal method of restoring a less-than-perfect smile.

Dr. Frangopol offers the remarkable new Teeth-in-an-Hour™ procedure from Sweden, in which missing teeth or removable dentures and partials are replaced with new crowns or bridges affixed to implants. Replacing teeth with traditional dental implants used to be a painful and time-consuming procedure. But this innovative, computer-assisted technology allows for replacement teeth to be implanted in the patient's mouth in a minimally invasive, virtually pain-free session that is completed during a normal office visit. Patients can have a brand new smile in an hour. Our advanced Teeth-in-an-Hour™ technology, developed by Nobel Biocare™, has been featured on ABC’s Good Morning America and other news sources.

Procedure

During the Teeth-in-an-Hour™ dental implant procedure, Dr. Frangopol takes a CT scan of the patient’s jawbone. This CT scan allows him to perform a virtual implant surgery on the computer, resulting in less chair time as well as safer, more accurate implant placement for the patient. When the implants are surgically installed, there is no need for incisions or sutures.

Patient Results and Benefits

Because Teeth-in-an-Hour™ implants are less invasive than traditional dental implants, patients experience less post-operative discomfort and swelling. Some patients are even able to resume their normal activities the next day. If you live in Orange County and would like more information about Teeth-in-an-Hour™ dental implants, or would like to schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Frangopol today.

BOTOX® Cosmetic

Over time, lines and wrinkles begin to appear on the face as a result of the aging process and environmental factors. Many people have opted for plastic surgery to treat these wrinkles. However, mini-treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic application are giving patients a temporary, safe alternative to surgery. Dr. Frangopol’s office in Orange County is proud to offer BOTOX® Cosmetic, a quick and inexpensive option for facial rejuvenation. One of the most popular cosmetic treatments available in the United States, BOTOX® Cosmetic is an injection made of botulinum toxin that works to relax muscle tissue and smooth out facial skin.

The BOTOX® Application Procedure

During the procedure, Dr. Frangopol asks the patient to contract the facial muscles to determine where the first BOTOX® injection should be placed. He then uses a fine needle to inject small amounts of BOTOX® Cosmetic into various facial muscles. BOTOX® injections block the chemical signals that allow muscles to contract. Because the inactive muscles cannot tighten, skin relaxes and smoothes out, resulting in the appearance of fewer lines and wrinkles. The treatment is relatively painless, so no anesthesia is usually needed. BOTOX® injection treatment typically lasts no longer than 30 minutes.

Benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a quick and non-surgical option for patients who would like to achieve a younger appearance. Because BOTOX® Cosmetic can be injected in less than 30 minutes, the treatment has been nicknamed the “lunchtime” cosmetic procedure. Patients can experience the benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic for up to six months, and multiple treatments can prevent the skin from creasing and new wrinkles from forming. Dr. Frangopol is trained and skilled in providing BOTOX® Cosmetic to his patients. Contact his Orange County office today to schedule an appointment for BOTOX® injections.

Restylane®

BOTOX® Cosmetic is only one of many non-surgical facial treatments used to treat fine lines and wrinkles. Our Orange County office also offers dermal fillers such as Restylane®. Restylane® injections are derived from hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found within the body that cushions and lubricates soft connective tissue and fills in the space between collagen and elastin fibers. Over time, the aging process and environmental factors deplete the amount of hyaluronic acid found within the body, leading to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles on the surface of the skin. However, Restylane® works to counteract the effects of the environment and aging by adding volume and lift to targeted areas of the face.

The Restylane® Application Procedure

As with BOTOX® Cosmetic, Restylane® is injected in tiny amounts beneath the skin’s surface with a very fine needle. Because Restylane® is a gel, it can be injected much more easily and with less pressure than other dermal injections, making treatment relatively pain-free. The result is youthful looking skin that feels completely natural. Treatment at our Orange County practice with Restylane® usually requires 30 minutes or less.

Benefits of Restylane®

Restylane® injections are a safe and effective way to achieve a more youthful appearance without surgery. Unlike BOTOX® Cosmetic and other dermal injections, Restylane® is made of a compound that occurs naturally within the body, which makes it a safe and effective alternative for patients with allergies to animal proteins. Treatment is also relatively quick and painless, and anesthesia is usually not necessary. Restylane® is longer lasting than traditional collagen treatments. Patients can enjoy the benefits of Restylane® for up to six months, twice as long as the effects of collagen injections. Restylane® can also be combined with BOTOX® injections for optimum facial rejuvenation results. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment for Restylane® injections.

JUVÉDERM™

Besides BOTOX® Cosmetic and Restylane®, Dr. Frangopol also offers JUVÉDERM™ dermal filler to his patients. JUVÉDERM™ is the latest form of hyaluronic acid treatment technology, and can be used to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face during one visit to our Orange County office. Like BOTOX® Cosmetic and Restylane®, JUVÉDERM™ is injected in small amounts using a very fine needle. Typical treatment lasts no more than 30 minutes. Because the injection is made of a higher concentration of hyaluronic acid than Restylane®, the results from JUVÉDERM™ last longer. Patients normally enjoy their natural, youthful appearance for six to nine months. If you are interested in experiencing the benefits of JUVÉDERM™, contact Dr. Frangopol’s office today to schedule an appointment.

Oral Appliance Therapy

Snoring at night and drowsiness during the day may be signs of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), an affliction shared by millions of Americans. For some, OSA can be merely a minor problem, but in more severe cases the disability can cause frequent night awakening and other sleep disorders, raise blood pressure, cause memore deficits and anxiety, and increase the risks of a stroke or heart attack.

Now there's a new non-surgical solution, Oral Appliance Therapy, available through the combined efforts of Rancho Santa Margarita dentist Dr. Orest Frangopol and one of Southern California's largest sleep disorder centers, New Millenium Diagnositcs.

If you suspect that you suffer from sleep apnea, Dr. Frangopol will refer you to a New Millenium Diagnostics Center (in Laguna Hills, Orange, Corona, or Los Angeles) for a full sleep-study evaluation. If your diagnosis is Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Dr. Frangopol will custom design an oral appliance for nightly use during sleep. This appliance, which looks something like a retainer, repositions the lower jaw and tongue during sleep, preventing obstruction to natural breathing patterns and allowing a restful sleep without snoring. Contact our office today to learn more about OSA and your treatment options.

Contact Our Practice near Mission Viejo for Dental Implants and More

If you live in Mission Viejo or another area of Orange County and want more information on Teeth-in-an-Hour™ dental implants, Restylane®, or BOTOX® Cosmetic, contact Dr. Frangopol today. If you are in need of extensive dental work, Dr. Frangopol also offers sedation dentistry options to his patients.