Why Regular Dental Exams Are More Vital Than You Might Realize

Attending your regularly scheduled dental checkups is vitally important to your well-being. Did you know that when you visit Dr. Nicholas and her team of specialists, they are not only watching for cavities and gum disease, they are examining the soft tissues of your mouth? A person's oral health can reveal important and even early insights about other aspects of... read more »

Reclaim Your Smile With Dental Implants in Palm Desert

Dr. Anne Nicholas and her team of specialists want you to enjoy all the benefits of great oral health, even if you've had to part with some of your natural teeth. This kind of lifestyle is possible through the wonders of implant dentistry. With their expert knowledge and experience, Dr. Nicholas and her team of specialists use dental implants in... read more »

Enjoy Your Favorite Foods and Peace of Mind With Dental Implants

Healthy, natural teeth allow us to chew and ingest nutrient-rich foods. Removable dentures may resemble the appearance of real teeth, but unfortunately, they aren’t nearly as effective at their primary role: chewing food. Some people who wear dentures encounter the problem of malnutrition because they find eating with replacement teeth to be uncomfortable or even painful. And for some denture-wearers,... read more »

Answering Your Top 3 Questions About Dental Implants

It’s no wonder the American Dental Association has called dental implants “one of the biggest advancements in dentistry in the past 40 years”: Dental implants can improve a person’s appearance, speech, comfort, ability to eat, self-esteem and overall oral health. Perhaps you’ve been wondering if dental implants would be a good solution for you. Below we provide you with answers... read more »

Why You Should Replace a Missing Tooth

For many people, a missing tooth is solely a cosmetic consideration. In other words, if a patient loses a tooth in the so-called “smile zone,” then he or she rushes to get it replaced as quickly as possible. But if a patient loses a tooth that’s not generally visible (such as a molar), then that tooth may never be replaced.... read more »

Natural Teeth vs. Dentures vs. Dental Implants

You wouldn't believe the number of people who get so frustrated with caring for their oral health that they inquire about replacing their natural teeth with dentures! This is not a good decision. Without question, a healthy, natural tooth is always the best kind of tooth. Therefore, our recommendation — first and foremost — is to protect your smile by... read more »