3 Dental Implant Myths Debunked

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At our San Diego office, we help several patients who have missing teeth or need teeth extracted, and replace them with dental implants. During our initial consultations, we often hear the same few misconceptions about this tooth replacement system. If you’ve been researching dental implants…


Chewing with Dental Implants

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Are you a San Diego resident with missing teeth, who is having difficulty biting down on your favorite foods? Have you tried other tooth replacement options in the past, such as dentures or bridges, only to find out that they can slip and slide, or…


Benefits of Regenerating Bone for Dental Implants

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Are you a San Diego resident who is considering or researching the possibility of getting dental implants? If so, you may have already read that some patients don’t have sufficient bone to properly support dental implants. In these circumstances, a bone graft procedure may be…


Caring for Dental Implants

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Whether you’re a San Diego resident with a mouthful of dental implants or just one, you need to know how to properly care for them to make sure they last the lifetime they’re designed to live. Some dental implants patients, especially those who have received…


Why Should I Replace My Missing Tooth?

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When we get calls from patients that are missing teeth they often assume that they’re one of the only people suffering from it. But you’d probably be surprised to learn that 178 million Americans are also missing at least one tooth. This is actually one…


5 Dental Implant Aftercare Tips

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No matter the cause is of your missing teeth, the best possible treatment option to replace your missing teeth often includes the use of dental implants. San Diego patients that are suffering from missing teeth can get beautiful, natural-looking and feeling teeth that perform just…


The Dental Implant Process: What’s Involved?

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For individuals living with missing teeth or dealing with unsteady dentures, learning about dental implants can be life-changing. After all, dental implants have a 98% success rate, look completely natural, and allow patients to live normal lives without having to think about the appearance of…


How Successful Are Dental Implants?

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We all know teeth are important, but many people don’t realize how important they are until they are gone. Missing one tooth or multiple teeth can damage a person’s self-esteem, make it difficult for them to eat or speak and even force them to stop…


How Often Do I Need A Check-Up For My Dental Implants?

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Dental implants are incredibly popular and effective for patients in San Diego that need one or more teeth replaced. Implants are small posts that are anchored in the upper or lower jawbone to act as replacements for the root portion of a missing tooth. The…


What Can I Expect During The First Visit With My Periodontist?

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Like most people, you have probably been seeing a general dentist since you were young. Throughout the years, you’ve done your best to keep up with cleanings and general daily care. But now you are dealing with a condition which requires your general dentist to…