If you are in search of a permanent solution to replace an entire arch of missing teeth, you've come to the right place. Santa Teresa Dental is proud to offer All-on-4s using cutting-edge technology and techniques. Your new, implant-supported restorations will look, feel, and function just like your natural teeth! What Are Dental Implants? Dental implants are titanium, screw-shaped posts we surgically place in your jawbone to replace missing tooth roots. They provide a stable base to support fixed or removable tooth replacement options, including dental crowns, bridges, and dentures. Choosing to restore your missing teeth with implant-supported restorations is ...

Santa Teresa Dental is proud to offer trusted pediatric dental emergency services to patients in Morgan Hill, CA, and the surrounding areas. We never spare any effort to ensure your child is comfortable while receiving outstanding urgent dental care. You can always count on us! Is It a Dental Emergency? If you're not sure if your child is experiencing a dental emergency, consider the following questions: Is there severe tooth pain? Is there uncontrolled bleeding? Is there a knocked-out or loose tooth? Is there injury to the lips, tongue, or cheeks? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, ...

Losing some or all of your teeth can impact your appearance, self-confidence, and quality of life, and Santa Teresa Dental is here to help! We are proud to offer quality tooth replacement options, including dentures, utilizing the latest technology and time-tested techniques. Your new restorations will have you looking, feeling, and smiling your best!  The following are the different types of dentures we custom-create for you right here at our Morgan Hill, CA office:  Partial Dentures  Partial dentures are removable alternatives to fixed bridges. They are designed to replace groups of teeth or a few teeth scattered across the upper ...

We, at Santa Teresa Dental, are committed to investing in the most current dental technology to deliver outstanding patient care. We are proud to offer the 810nm AMD diode laser, a highly safe and gentle alternative to traditional dental tools. Our innovative device allows for precise care, shorter recovery times, improved treatment outcomes, and unparalleled patient experience! Dental Laser Overview "LASER" is the acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. The exciting technology utilizes highly focused light energy to deliver a wide variety of precise and targeted dental procedures. The medical and dental communities widely use lasers with ...

If you've been wanting a dramatic smile makeover, you've come to the right place. Santa Teresa Dental is proud to offer porcelain veneers, one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures today. These versatile restorations mask tooth imperfections and deliver stunning, natural-looking results. Are you ready to love your smile? What Are Porcelain Veneers? Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin "shells" we place over the front surfaces of imperfect teeth to improve their color, size, shape, or length, completely transforming your smile. While these restorations generally serve a cosmetic purpose because of their stunning results, they can also repair damaged teeth, improve ...

If the thought of going to the dentist has you fearful and anxious, you are not alone. Many people would rather suffer from unbearable tooth pain than seek the dental care they need. Santa Teresa Dental is proud to offer sedation dentistry options, including oral conscious sedation (OCS), to ensure our valued patients with dental phobia can relax in the dentist's chair! Don't let fear keep you from receiving the quality dental care your smile needs and deserves! What Is Oral Conscious Sedation? Oral conscious sedation involves taking medication before your appointment, during treatment, or the night before to reduce ...

At Santa Teresa Dental, we are committed to providing the best dental care available. One way we do that is by investing in the latest dental technologies, including our groundbreaking intraoral digital scanner. The innovative device allows for quick, comfortable, and incredibly accurate digital impressions.  What Is an Intraoral Scanner? An intraoral scanner is a device used in dentistry to create digital impressions of a tooth's anatomy and implant's tridimensional position. A digital impression is a virtual, computer-generated replica of the hard and soft tissues of the mouth using lasers and optical scanning devices. Intraoral scanners work by projecting a ...

We, at Santa Teresa Dental, understand the importance of a beautiful white smile. We are proud to provide the Zoom whitening process at our Morgan Hill, CA office. The cutting-edge procedure will lift years of staining and discoloration, leaving you with a smile several shades whiter and brighter in just one office visit. You'll love the stunning results! What Is Zoom Teeth Whitening? Zoom in-office tooth whitening is a bleaching process that effectively whitens and brightens teeth stained and discolored due to age, repeated exposure to foods and beverages such as coffee and berries, and the use of tobacco products.  ...

Tooth loss can impact your smile and quality of life. The good news is that dental implants offer an outstanding solution for replacing missing teeth. In the past, insufficient bone mass in the jaw meant that dentures were your only option. Today, Santa Teresa dental can replace a whole arch of missing teeth with incredibly natural-looking and feeling implant restorations called All-on-4s. What Are All-on-4s? All-on-4s are the next big thing to your natural teeth when it comes to replacing all teeth on the upper, bottom, or both arches. They are secured in place by dental implants, which are small ...

Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious chronic infection that can impact your smile and quality of life. Gingivitis, the early stage of gum disease, precedes periodontitis, the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. At Santa Teresa Dental, we emphasize the prevention, treatment, and management gum disease to ensure our valued patients enjoy long-term healthy smiles.  Gingivitis: Early Gum Inflammation Plaque, a sticky, colorless biofilm, continuously accumulates in the areas between the teeth. If not removed, the gums become inflamed, a condition known as gingivitis. Although the gums are irritated at this stage of gum disease, the teeth are still ...