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Are you missing teeth? San Carlos dentist can help with a personalized dental implants solution

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
Smiling woman with great teeth

Missing teeth have a big impact on quality of life. They influence your appearance, ability to communicate clearly, and your self-confidence. You may have difficulty eating a well-rounded diet, with health effects felt throughout the body. Redwood City and Menlo Park area dentist, Dr. Shivani Gupta, can help, with a dental implants solution tailored to your needs. She provides answers to these common questions to give you a better understanding of the dental implants concept. How do dental implants work? An implant is a man-made tooth root fabricated from a titanium alloy or other biocompatible material. The implant is precisely … Continue reading

There are many reasons that dentists in San Carlos CA put dental crowns on your teeth

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
Dr. Shivani Gupta at Peninsula Dental Implant Center in San Carlos CA explains the reasons for putting dental crowns on your teeth

Many times, patients hear the term dental crown mentioned and are concerned. It appears there is a misperception that having a dental crown placed means that you are losing your natural tooth. In reality, it’s exactly the opposite. Dental crowns save the natural tooth. By the time a patient needs a crown, the natural tooth is in danger of failing. So, for the sake of patients who have never needed a dental crown, let’s examine “Why do dentists in San Carlos CA put crowns on your teeth?” To begin, we should start with answering a simpler question: What is a … Continue reading

Guidance for the maintenance care of dental implants San Mateo, CA

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
Guidance for the maintenance care of dental implants San Mateo, CA

Dr. Shivani Gupta and her team at Peninsula Dental Implant Center in San Mateo, CA appreciate your trust in their capabilities. They share this guidance for the maintenance and care of dental implants to protect your investment, oral health, and beautiful smile. Keep it clean For the most part, you care for an implant-restored tooth like natural dentition. Dr. Gupta recommends this daily regimen for dental implant patients: Choose a manual or electric toothbrush with a small, soft head. Use tartar-control, low abrasion toothpaste. Brush gently, with extra attention to all sides of the implant. Floss nightly to clean around … Continue reading

Wisdom teeth extraction procedure is common for Palo Alto young adults

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
Teeth Extraction Procedure Palo Alto CA

The extraction of wisdom teeth has become a common occurrence for young adults in the San Carlos area. Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars located at the very back of the mouth. These four teeth typically begin to erupt in late adolescence or the early twenties. Wisdom teeth have to be removed frequently due to impaction (failure to erupt), the angle at which they erupt, or lack of adequate space in the jaw. If wisdom teeth are not extracted prior to becoming impacted, patients may develop pain, swelling, or gum tenderness. Impacted wisdom teeth are a risk because … Continue reading

Want great results from your orthodontic treatment? Choose Invisalign in San Mateo

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
orthodontic treatment? Choose Invisalign in San Mateo

If you wish your smile was straighter, there is a discreet way to undergo orthodontic treatment. Invisalign helps adults have a beautiful smile without years of traditional braces. Traditional braces use wires and brackets that are extremely visible. With Invisalign, no one will even know that you are straightening your smile. Invisalign treatment uses clear aligner trays. The trays are worn for two weeks before being swapped for the next set. As you wear the trays, they gradually shift the teeth into proper alignment. The trays must be worn around 20-22 hours each day, but can be removed for eating … Continue reading

Dentist in San Carlos take the fear out of dental root canal treatment

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
take the fear out of dental root canal treatment

Let’s face it; root canals have gotten a bad rap. Widely known as a painful or intense procedure, patients are often fearful at the mere mention of root canal treatment. The truth is that root canal treatment does not cause pain, it relieves it. The pain patients experience is the infection in the tooth. Debunking the root canal myths As an experienced San Carlos dentist, it’s important to debunk the myth that root canals are painful. To do this, we can explain what a root canal is and why a patient may need one. When the pulp chamber becomes damaged … Continue reading

IV sedation is available for San Mateo area patients interested in undergoing dental procedures

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
IV sedation is available for San Mateo area patients

Patients who are undergoing long dental procedures or have severe dental anxieties may find that they avoid visiting the dentist for necessary treatments. Dr. Shivani Gupta of the San Carlos, CA encourages patients to learn about IV sedation. What is SSS? Sedation keeps patients comfortable during their dental procedures. Not all dentists offer appropriate sedation. At Peninsula Dental Implant Center, patients can ask about IV sedation, which administers sedatives into the bloodstream for immediate and ongoing relaxation during dental treatments. This option is often considered for those with moderate to severe dental fears who may otherwise avoid their treatment due … Continue reading

Dental implants may require a sinus lift procedure for placement

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
Dental implants may require a sinus lift

Dental implants are a wonderful option for many of our patients at the Peninsula Dental Implant Center. However, when it comes to placing dental implants in the upper jaw, it is important for the dentist to x-ray the mouth to check for the location of the sinuses. Patients may require an extra procedure known as a sinus lift. What is a sinus lift? A sinus lift is a procedure dedicated to addressing the location of the sinus cavities prior to placing dental implants. The maxillary sinus is sometimes too close to the upper jaw to allow the implants to be … Continue reading

Computer Guided Implant San Francisco Bay Area

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
Computer Guided Implant San Francisco

Implant Dentist in San Carlos, CA describes guided implant surgery Dental implants are a popular choice for men and women seeking restorative solutions for their smiles. Missing teeth affect function, beauty, and health of the smile. By addressing this issue as soon as it occurs, patients avoid many problems that may be an aftereffect of lost teeth. Accuracy is essential to the placement of dental implants. Dr. Shivani Gupta and the team at Peninsula Dental Implant Center in San Carlos are dedicated to ensuring patients enjoy the benefits of precision placement. At her practice, tools such as CT scans, intra … Continue reading

San Carlos area dentist describes A4 complete implant solution

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
San Carlos area dentist describes A4 complete implant

At the Peninsula Dental Implant Center, Dr. Shivani Gupta and her team are dedicated to helping others achieve a restored smile after tooth loss. This means helping individuals with a variety of solutions based on their specific needs. When patients have lost all of the permanent teeth or are considering extraction of the entire dental arch, they are often excited to learn about using dental implants to support full dentures. This procedure is known as all-on-four dental implants. A4 complete implants are restorations combining the strength and durability of dental implants with the benefits of full dentures. Dr. Shivani Gupta … Continue reading


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