Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Dentist in Sacramento
Stephen A Genus, DMD has been dedicated to comprehensive dental care since 2002, serving Sacramento families with expertise honed over decades. Our practice combines advanced techniques with personalized attention to address cosmetic, restorative, and preventive needs for patients of all ages. We prioritize patient comfort through transparent communication, modern technology like digital X-rays, and flexible payment options including CareCredit.With a focus on long-term oral health, we offer services ranging from routine cleanings to complex procedures like dental implants, ensuring every patient receives tailored care that enhances both function and aesthetics. Our commitment to community extends to educating families on proper hygiene practices and maintaining accessibility through convenient scheduling.
Services
Teeth Whitening
Dental Bonding
Fillings
Dental Implants
Root Canals
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of dental expertise with personalized treatment plans
- Our practice serves three generations of families in a comfortable environment
- We utilize advanced technology like digital X-rays and porcelain veneers
- CareCredit financing available for major procedures
- Comprehensive preventive care programs for lifelong oral health
Services
Dental Implants
Permanent tooth replacement solutions using titanium posts that fuse with jawbone for natural-looking results. Ideal for single or multiple missing teeth, implants prevent bone loss and function like natural teeth. Mini implants offer cost-effective stabilization for dentures in one appointment.
Teeth Whitening
Professional whitening treatments using custom trays or premium strips to remove stains and enhance smiles. Our supervised programs ensure safe, effective results that last longer than over-the-counter solutions while minimizing sensitivity risks.
Dental Bonding
Tooth-colored resin applied to repair chips, cracks, or gaps in teeth. This minimally invasive procedure reshapes teeth and improves aesthetics in a single visit without requiring laboratory fabrication.
Root Canals
Treatment for infected tooth pulp that eliminates pain and saves natural teeth. Using modern techniques, we remove infected tissue, disinfect canals, and restore tooth strength with crowns to prevent future complications.
Veneers
Thin porcelain shells bonded to teeth for aesthetic improvements. Veneers correct discoloration, misalignment, and shape irregularities while preserving more natural tooth structure compared to crowns.
People
Stephen A. Genus
Dentist
Practicing dentistry since 1997, Dr. Genus graduated from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He relocated to Sacramento in 2002, bringing expertise in cosmetic and restorative dentistry while maintaining focus on family care.
Questions
What toothpaste should I use?
Use fluoride-containing toothpaste that suits your taste preferences. Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay effectively.
How often should I floss?
Floss daily to remove plaque between teeth and maintain healthy gums.
What's the difference between silver and white fillings?
White fillings bond to teeth for better strength and aesthetics, while silver amalgam fillings are durable but less visible.
Do I need a crown after every root canal?
Most root canal-treated teeth require crowns for protection, but not every crown needs root canal treatment.
Are dental implants better than bridges?
Implants preserve bone structure and don't require altering adjacent teeth, offering advantages over traditional bridges.
How can I replace missing teeth?
Options include dental implants, bridges, or partial dentures depending on your specific needs and bone structure.
