A dental implant is an effective tooth replacement solution that replaces both the missing root and the tooth. You must have a sufficient amount of jawbone density along with healthy gums to qualify for dental implants. As our dentist recommends, you may need to consider a bone graft or a hybrid solution. A dental examination in our Calistoga office can determine your eligibility for a dental implant.

Dental anxiety is a common problem in most patients, whether you believe it or not. Please let us know if you're scared of going to the dentist or have extreme anxiety about orthodontic procedures. We use sedatives or local anesthesia so you can be comfortable throughout the treatment.

You can straighten your teeth and have a beautiful smile with clear aligners. Aligners work by encircling your teeth and placing pressure on specific areas. Our Calistoga, CA, dentist will continue to move your teeth into position until they are perfectly straight. To learn more about Invisalign treatment, contact us and schedule a consultation.

It is common for adults to lose at least one permanent tooth at some point in their lives. We can provide various dental solutions, including dentures, bridges, and implants. All these procedures effectively restore your smile and help you eat and speak clearly. However, each has its own set of advantages. Call (707) 709-6058 to find out which teeth replacement technique is correct for you.

When you visit Calistoga Dental Group, you will learn how to brush and floss appropriately. Besides, we are passionate about patient education. To keep your teeth clean and healthy, we recommend brushing twice to three times daily for two minutes at a time with fluoride toothpaste. Combined with daily flossing, this will help keep your teeth clean and healthy. Our Calistoga office recommends professional teeth cleanings twice a year as well.

The gums will be sore for around a week after receiving dental implants. During this time, you should only eat soft foods and not irritate them in any way. Sometimes, ice packs and ibuprofen can help ease the swelling. We may provide you with a medicated rinse to keep your gums clean. After the gums have healed, you can resume your semi-normal diet but avoid anything too hard or crunchy for a couple of weeks.

A titanium post is implanted under the gums and secured to the jawbone in the dental implant. The jawbone will fuse with the implant over a few months as the process of osseointegration happens. Once this is complete, the jawbone will provide the same level of stability to the new tooth as it did for the natural tooth.