Avoid these 5 things if you have dental implants

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avoid sticky foods

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Getting dental implants is a significant investment in your smile and it’s no wonder you’d want to protect your new pearly whites. While dental implants are designed to last the long haul with normal chewing and wear and tear, there are a few things you should avoid in an effort […]

Implants Can Change your Life for the Better

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Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA When someone takes out their phone to take a picture, how do you respond? Do you flash a wide smile and show your teeth? Or are you more likely to keep your mouth closed because you are self-conscious about the way your smile looks? If you have missing teeth, it […]

Does it Hurt to get Dental Implants?

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Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Dental implants have become an increasingly popular way to replace missing teeth and restore a smile, but the process of getting them can sound a little scary and painful. After all, dental implants require our implant dentist in Santa Cruz to surgically insert an artificial, metal tooth root in the […]

What to Expect from the Dental Implant Process

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Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Have you lost one of your permanent teeth? If so, that gap in your smile probably makes you more self-conscious about showing it off. Moreover, living with a missing tooth compromises your chewing ability. If you are looking to replace a lost tooth in Scotts Valley, then there’s no option […]

4 Benefits to Same Day Implants

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Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA It’s estimated that 40 million Americans have lost all, or most, of their permanent teeth. Are you one of them? Living with significant tooth loss impacts your nutrition, your chewing ability, makes you look older than you are and has a huge impact on your self-esteem. When it comes to […]

Care Tips for Dental Implants

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SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA Have you received a dental implant to replace your missing tooth? If so, congratulations are in order! You’ve made a great choice for your oral health and self-esteem. No other method of tooth replacement looks and feels more like a real tooth and, with proper care, your implant should last […]

What is the Recovery after Dental Implant Surgery?

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Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Dental implants are a groundbreaking way to restore missing teeth, whether they’ve been lost by tooth decay, gum disease or trauma or they need to be extracted because of damage or infection. Perhaps you’re curious about dental implants to replace missing teeth, or maybe you’ve already made up your mind […]

4 Must-Know Facts about Dental Implants

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SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA Are you living with tooth loss? If so, dental implants are the optimum way to replace missing teeth so that your smile looks and feels natural. When you replace lost permanent teeth, you restore your smile, ensuring you are able to receive proper nutrition while helping build your confidence. Additionally, […]

Am I Eligible for a Dental Implant?

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Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA A missing tooth or a tooth that needs to be extracted because of decay can be a source of embarrassment. Thankfully, advancements in technology have led our cosmetic dental practice in Santa Cruz to be able to offer a revolutionary permanent replacement option for missing teeth. Known as dental implants, […]