Now, when needing an invasive treatment, many patients have come to prefer sedation dentistry. While it is safe and effective, there are times when traditional options, like oral conscious sedation, may not be enough. As a result, your periodontist may recommend the use of general anesthesia. This will render you completely unconscious during the procedure. When choosing an anesthesia periodontist, you can expect a different experience than when using other forms of sedation.
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Did you know that half of all Americans suffer from some form of gum disease? That’s right – from the beginning stages of gingivitis all the way to the progressive phase of advanced periodontitis, this common condition shouldn’t be taken lightly, even though it’s so prevalent. Tooth loss, oral infections, root problems, and severe pain can all result from gum disease, but with LANAP treatment from your trusted laser dentist in Sunnyvale, you can help stop the damage of this dental issue and restore the health, beauty, and functionality of your smile. Learn more about this innovative treatment option from the team at Peninsula Center For Implantology.

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When you look in the mirror, are you happy with your smile? Or do you see a smile that is child-like and excessively gummy? Or maybe your dentist just informed you that you need to address a cavity that’s been hiding below your gum line. The good news is that Dr. Joe Provines knows that you have a full, healthy smile beneath your gums that just needs to be contoured. Crown lengthening in Sunnyvale with our advanced technology at Peninsula Center of Implantology may be the best dental treatment you’ve experienced in a long time.

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Gum disease doesn’t just affect patients that have bad oral hygiene. It is fairly easy to get gum disease no matter what age or habits you have. Many factors may play into it, even your genetic makeup. For instance, take Tully as an example. He was only 29 when he was diagnosed with periodontal disease (advanced gum disease), and quite distraught. After practicing good oral hygiene, he was still susceptible to bone loss and losing his natural teeth. Dr. Joe Provines and his supportive team at the Peninsula Center for Implantology offer periodontal therapy in Sunnyvale. This offers patients just like Tully the opportunity to get their oral health back on track, hopefully saving their natural teeth in the long run. Our office is passionate about rebuilding the foundation of your smile, let us help you revive your smile!

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Although it is a sad reality, the fact remains that there are very few lives today that haven’t been touched by cancer in one way or another. When the word cancer is brought up, people usually have an example to relate to whether it be their mother, father, siblings, friends, colleagues, or in some cases just acquaintances. It is important to consider the very realistic chance of you or a loved one having oral cancer. Dr. Joe Provines and our team at the Peninsula Center for Implantology give you the information you need to keep your mouth healthy. While many patients who develop oral cancer have a history of tobacco use and/or excessive alcohol consumption, a quarter of all cases occur in patients who have never engaged in these hazardous behaviors. That is why it is imperative to have Dr. Provines run an oral cancer screening in Sunnyvale, in hopes to catch any signs of it at its earliest stages.

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