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Invisalign uses a digital experience to ensure customized aligner trays

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
Invisalign uses a digital experience to ensure customized aligner trays in San Francisco Area

In today’s time, digital technology is changing our everyday experiences. These improvements also apply to the field of dentistry and orthodontia. While traditional metal braces are a wonderful way to realign the teeth in the smile, our team at Peninsula Dental Implant Center wants to provide more reliable and advanced solutions to help patients obtain the smile of their dreams with much less embarrassment. San Carlos, California, patients ready to learn more about alternative options such as Invisalign treatment can ask about how dental imaging and digital technology can provide a pathway to a more attractive smile! What is Invisalign? … Continue reading

What are the benefits of metal-free ceramic dental implants?

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
What are the benefits of metal-free ceramic dental implants in San Francisco Area

Palo Alto, California, area patients faced with tooth loss or extraction may worry about what restoration they should choose to replace this tooth. They may consider dental implants but not be able to obtain them due to metal allergies. Fortunately, the team at Peninsula Dental Implant Center is pleased to provide a metal-free, cost-effective option for many of our patients who might not otherwise be candidates for traditional titanium solutions. Dr. Shivani Gupta may recommend metal-free ceramic implants. What are metal-free ceramic dental implants? Dr. Shivani Gupta of Peninsula Dental Implant Center describes the ceramic implant as a metal-free alternative … Continue reading

How to care for dental implants following placement surgery

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
Dental Implant Surgery in Los Altos CA Area

At Peninsula Dental Implant Center in San Mateo County, Dr. Shivani Gupta and her dental team work to help patients restore their smiles when tooth loss occurs. The smile, health, and function are negatively affected when adult, permanent teeth are missing, and patients have a few different options available to them when it comes to restoring the smile. This includes dental implant surgery, a popular tooth root replacement option that provides false teeth that function just like natural teeth. The versatility and longevity of dental implants make them a popular choice. With proper care, men and women can easily maintain … Continue reading

Complications to consider when caring for dental implants after placement

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
Dental Implant Complications in Los Altos CA Area

While dental implants are a popular solution for patients who are missing one or more teeth, as with any dental treatment, complications can occur. Many patients will ask why dental implants fail and what can be done to avoid these issues. Dr. Shivani Gupta of Peninsula Dental Implant Center in San Carlos, California, can educate you further on what to expect after implant placement and how to maintain implants for a lifetime! Why do dental implants fail? There are a few reasons why dental implants may fail after placement. These include: Implant overloading. This occurs when there is too much … Continue reading

Understanding dental implants vs. dentures

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
Implants vs Dentures in San Carlos CA Area

So, you may wonder, what’s the difference between dental implants and dentures? While both options can replace missing teeth, there are some key differences. Dr. Shivani Gupta and her team at Peninsula Dental Implant Center in San Carlos, California, is a dentist ready to educate patients on their options for addressing tooth loss. What are dental implants? Dental implants involve placing a small titanium post into the jawbone, to which a replacement tooth is attached. This mimics the structure of a natural tooth more closely, as it integrates with the bone and provides stable support for biting and chewing. Dental … Continue reading

Enjoy full mouth prosthesis using our A4 dental implant technologies

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
A4 Technologies in San Carlos CA Area

If you are worried about your full dentures falling out at inopportune times, you are not alone! Many patients are concerned about their dental restorations failing them during social situations, which makes them extremely self-conscious about their smiles. Thanks to continued advances in restorative dentistry, San Carlos, California, and neighboring area patients now have solutions that can help them feel more in control of their smile. At Peninsula Dental Implant Center, Dr. Shivani Gupta and her team encourage you to ask about full-mouth prostheses using our A4 dental implant technologies. What are A4 dental implants? A4 implants are titanium posts … Continue reading

Permanent full-mouth tooth replacement … without the wait

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
Full Mouth Dental Implants in San Carlos CA Area

At Peninsula Dental Implant Center, we provide a lasting solution for full mouth teeth replacement in just 24 to 72 hours! Other providers of dental implants in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond may advertise “teeth in a day” but the teeth that they provide are only temporary and not custom designed for your smile.  However, the implants placed by our skilled implantologist, Dr. Shivani Gupta, differ from other practices’ approaches to “same-day implants” – for all the right reasons. With Dr. Gupta’s advanced training, onsite diagnostics, CAD/CAM Lab, you get durable teeth in record time. The truth about … Continue reading

Am I a good candidate for dental implants?

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
Am I a Good Candidate For Dental Implants in San Francisco CA Area

At Peninsula Dental Implant Center of San Carlos, California, Dr. Shivani Gupta finds implants to be the most reliable and effective way of replacing missing teeth. Many patients have questions about single dental implants and whether or not they are a good candidate for this restoration. Continue reading to learn more about implants and candidacy requirements. What are dental implants? Dr. Shivani Gupta and her dedicated team describe dental implants as permanent tooth replacement solutions. Dental implants are tiny titanium metal posts that are surgically placed in the jawbone and replace the natural root of a missing tooth. They provide … Continue reading

Can I get immediate dental implants after tooth extraction?

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
Immediate Implants After Tooth Extraction in San Francisco CA Area

Immediate dental implants after tooth extractions can be a great way to get the smile you want without having to wait for weeks or months. Dr. Shivani Gupta and her team of professionals at Peninsula Dental Implant Center of San Carlos, California, can walk you through the process of receiving restorations following a tooth extraction to leave the office with a functioning smile after your implants are placed! How do Teeth in a Day work? With Teeth in a Day, dental implants are placed in just one appointment, and your new teeth, made as a temporary denture prosthetic, will be … Continue reading

Common Mistakes People Make When Choosing Dental Implants

Posted By Dr. Shivani Gupta
Mistakes You Should Avoid With All on 4 Dental Implants in San Carlos Area

The idea behind All-on-four dental implants is to replace an entire arch of teeth using just four dental implants. You get a complete smile without having to settle for uncomfortable traditional dentures. Things could not look better. Well, not so fast. While All-on-four dental implants are an excellent option for replacing teeth, the procedure is complex, meaning you must ensure that you work with a professional who knows exactly what they are doing. There are many mistakes you should avoid when pursuing this treatment option. When you visit Peninsula Dental Implant Center in San Carlos, California, you can trust that … Continue reading


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