Lakeshore Family Dentistry Lake Elsinore's family dentist since 1999

The dentist and owner is Dr. Roopa Gowda, DDS, a general dentist who has served the Lake Elsinore community at this location since 1999. Dr. Gowda graduated in 1985 with DDS, post graduated in 1989 with a Masters of Periodontal Surgery, and has practiced in California since 1993.

Yes. Lakeshore Family Dentistry is a family practice. Dr. Gowda is “very good with kids and family dentist for all members of family.” To book visits for your family, call 951-245-7374.

The office is at 16738 Lakeshore Drive, Unit D, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. Lakeshore Family Dentistry has served the Lake Elsinore community from this location since 1999.

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To book a visit with Dr. Roopa Gowda, call 951-245-7374, or email Roopagowda@aol.com.

Dr. Roopa Gowda is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the Tri-County Dental Society.

Call 951-245-7374 for current office hours.

There is no difference between a cap and a crown.

A crown is a restoration that covers, or “caps,” a tooth to restore it to its normal shape and size, strengthening and improving the tooth’s appearance.

Crowns should last approximately five to eight years. However, with good oral hygiene and supervision, most crowns will last for a much longer period of time. Some damaging habits like grinding your teeth, chewing ice or fingernail biting may cause this period of time to decrease significantly.

Patients may need up to three appointments for the entire procedure: diagnosis and treatment planning, preparation and bonding.

The process can take up to nine months to complete. Each patient heals differently, so times will vary. After the implant and posts are placed surgically, the healing process can take up to six months and the fitting of replacement teeth no more than two months. Sometimes, if a patient has good bone quality, posts can be placed and replacement teeth fitted in one appointment.

Underneath your tooth’s outer enamel and within the dentin is an area of soft tissue called the pulp, which carries the tooth’s nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue. Root canals are very small, thin divisions that branch off from the top pulp chamber down to the tip of the root. A tooth has at least one but no more than four root canals.

The denture process takes about five appointments: the initial diagnosis is made; a mold is taken and measurements are taken to make sure your bite and smile are natural; a “try-in” is placed to ensure proper color, shape and fit; and the patient’s final denture is placed, following any minor adjustments.

Most people recognize dental amalgams as silver fillings. Dental amalgam is a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and copper.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a joint that slides and rotates just in front of your ear, consisting of the temporal bone (side of the skull) and the mandible (lower jaw). Chewing muscles connect the lower jaw to the skull, allowing your jaw to open and close and move forward and sideways.