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Why Should I Get All-on-4s Instead of Dentures?

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 ...
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What’s the Difference Between Gingivitis and Periodontitis?

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 ...
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What Is Involved in a Full Mouth Reconstruction?

If damaged teeth are detracting from your smile and impacting your quality of life, you've come to the right place. Santa Teresa Dental is proud to offer full mouth reconstruction using cutting-edge technology and proven restorative techniques. The life-changing process will leave you feeling, looking, and living your best! What Is Full Mouth Reconstruction? Full mouth reconstruction or rehabilitation is a reconstructive dentistry solution that involves a set of procedures designed to improve your smile's function and aesthetics. We will consider your teeth and oral issues simultaneously and cohesively. In severe cases, we may need to restore all your teeth. ...
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How Can Porcelain Veneers Enhance My Smile?

Not everyone is born with a perfect picture smile, and Santa Teresa Dental is here to help. We are proud to offer cosmetic dentistry solutions to enhance your smile, including porcelain veneers. Your new restorations will mask imperfections and deliver your flawless smile! What Are Dental Veneers? Dental veneers are wafer-thin tooth-colored shells we use to correct the color, shape, size, and spacing of teeth to improve their appearance. They offer a minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry solution to enhance your smile. At Santa Teresa Dental, we use porcelain for our veneers because it is stain resistant and delivers incredibly natural ...
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What Makes Invisalign a Better Option?

If you've been hiding your smile due to crooked teeth, you've come to the right place. Santa Teresa Dental is proud to offer Invisalign to teens and adults dreaming of perfecting their smiles without dealing with the "tin grin" typically associated with traditional braces. Having been voted "Best Invisalign Dentist in Morgan Hill, CA," you can always trust our dental practice for orthodontic care that exceeds your expectations.  What Is Invisalign and How Does It Work? Invisalign by Align Technology offers a more comfortable and convenient orthodontic solution to straighten your smile than ever before. A series aligners fit snugly ...
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What Are the Side Effects of Laughing Gas?

Are you apprehensive about an upcoming dental procedure? If so, talk to your trusted team at Santa Teresa Dental about the benefits of nitrous oxide, better known as laughing gas. This sedation dentistry option safely and effectively alleviates anxiety associated with receiving your needed dental care. We are all about ensuring your time with us is comfortable and free of stress.  What Is Laughing Gas? Laughing gas is a type of light inhaled sedation using a controlled nitrous oxide and oxygen mix. It has no color or smell and does not cause any irritation. Nitrous oxide helps relax patients by ...
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What Procedures Can I Use Laser Dentistry For?

We, at Santa Teresa Dental, are committed to utilizing the most current dental technology at our Morgan Hill, CA, office. We are proud to offer the 810nm AMD diode laser, the safe and gentle alternative to traditional dental tools. The innovative device provides precise care, shorter recovery times, improved treatment outcomes, and unparalleled patient experience. What Is Laser Dentistry? Laser dentistry utilizes lasers to deliver dental treatments safely and effectively. "LASER" stands for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation." Lasers are devices that use extremely focused light energy to perform precise and targeted dental procedures. Medical and dental communities ...
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Why Is It Important to Stay up to Date on Dental Technology?

At Santa Teresa Dental, we are committed to offering the best and most current technological options to our patients, including investing in digital x-ray technology, an intraoral camera, CariVu® and Spectra® Caries Detectors, and laser dentistry treatments. Our state-of-the-art technology helps facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of dental problems with exceptional precision, accuracy, and effectiveness.  Digital X-Rays Digital dental radiographic records, or digital x-rays, are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during regular dental exams. They accurately detect hidden abnormalities and enable us to create effective treatment plans. Digital x-rays utilize electronic sensors instead of x-ray ...
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What Makes Implants a Better Option?

Are you in search of a reliable cosmetic dentistry solution to replace one or more missing teeth? If so, consider restoring your smile with dental implants for dramatic results with unparalleled comfort. When in place, your new restorations will look, feel, and function just like your natural teeth. It's true. You can smile with confidence once again! What Are Dental Implants? Dental implants are titanium, screw-shaped posts that we surgically anchor to your jaw. They act like natural tooth roots and provide a stable base for fixed or removable replacement teeth, dentures, or bridges, including All-on-4 implant dentures, which utilize ...
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