Missing Teeth?
Loose Dentures?
Mini Dental Implants provide an affordable, minimally invasive solution to permanently replace missing teeth or loose dentures.
Welcome to Sonora Dentist – Dr. Paul Berger
Personalized General, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Sonora, CA
At Sonora Dentist, your comfort and confidence are our highest priorities. Led by Dr. Paul Berger, our experienced team delivers comprehensive dental care with a personalized, patient-first approach. From general and cosmetic dentistry to full-mouth reconstruction, we are committed to helping you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile that lasts.
As a proud Mini Dental Implant Center of America, we specialize in minimally invasive implant solutions designed to restore function and aesthetics with less discomfort and faster recovery times.
Our office is easily accessible from downtown Sonora, CA, and serves patients throughout Tuolumne County and the surrounding areas.
Whether you need routine preventive care or advanced tooth replacement, we invite you to experience compassionate dentistry tailored to your needs—right here in the heart of Sonora.
OUR DENTAL SERVICES
As Seen On TV
Discover how Dr. Paul Berger and the team at Sonora Dentist are transforming smiles with minimally invasive solutions for missing teeth and loose dentures. In these 30-minute segments on Innovations in Health and The Wellness Hour, Dr. Berger explains how mini dental implants can replace missing teeth or stabilize dentures, oftentimes in a single visit. If you or a loved one is struggling with tooth loss or ill-fitting dentures, schedule a free implant consultation to find out if you’re a candidate for this same-day solution.
Single & Multiple Tooth Replacement Options
Get a permanent, natural-looking smile in as little as one visit!
Whether you need to replace a single tooth or multiple teeth, our minimally invasive, pain-free solution ensures no cutting, no stitching, and oftentimes same-day results so you can leave with a confident smile!
Full Arch Teeth Replacement Options
Restore your full smile with a solution tailored to your needs—whether you prefer a snap-on denture for easy removal, a semi-removable Fix-on-Six bridge, or a permanently cemented roundhouse bridge, our mini dental implant solutions provide secure, natural-looking teeth without bulky gums or messy adhesives. Get the confidence and comfort you deserve!
Meet Paul Berger, DDS
Your Dedicated Sonora Dentist
Dr. Paul Berger is the owner and founder of Sonora Dentist located in the beautiful foothill town of Sonora, California. Dr. Berger brings 36 years of experience and a passion for delivering the best quality of dental care for his patients and their families.
Dr. Berger has maintained his dental practice in Sonora since 1989. A graduate of Loma Linda School of Dentistry, this Sonora dentist is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Joaquin Dental Society, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and Academy of Computerized Dentistry. As a Diplomate of the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants, he is recognized for his advanced skill and leadership in implant dentistry. Dr. Berger has completed hundreds of hours of training at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies.
Dr. Berger is an avid outdoorsman and pursues the healthy lifestyle he stresses to his patients. Whether hunting, fishing, hiking, flying, skiing or golfing, he sets a high standard for himself by being outdoors and active physically and mentally. A father of six children, grandfather of five grandchildren, and married to his best friend and wife, Kathy, for 39 years, Dr. Berger will give you and your family the quality and service he would give his own loved ones-quite simply, the best he can deliver. Dr. Paul Berger is a well-educated, experienced dentist whose favorite part of dentistry is patient interaction. He has come to regard his patients like family and watched some of his youngest patients grow up with great smiles. If you need a Sonora California dentist, look no further than Dr. Paul Berger and his exceptional team.
Meet The Team
At Sonora Dentist, we offer exceptional dental services to families in Sonora and surrounding areas. We pledge to maintain a high standard of safety, quality, and comfort for all of our patients. Dr. Berger and his team are dedicated to providing complete family dental care as well as custom smile design procedures delivered with friendly and expert care. Whether you need the best emergency dentist Sonora has to offer, or revolutionary treatments such as dental implants and much more, Sonora Dentist is here to help.
Trust your smile to Dr. Paul Berger and the Sonora Dentist team. Call or email our office today for your personal appointment.
Karen
Treatment Coordinator
Gemma
Patient Specialist
Diane
Registered Dental Assistant
Katherine Carajan-Wilson
Registered Dental Assistant
Casey Lee
Registered Dental Assistant
Nancy
Registered Dental Hygienist
Brianna Westfall
Registered Dental Assistant
Chloe
Registered Dental Assistant
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Specialized Equipment
We invest in advanced dental equipment to deliver precise, efficient, and comfortable care.
Personalized, Friendly Care
Our experienced and approachable staff are here to guide you through every step of your visit.
Comfortable Modern Office
Our newly updated facility is designed for your comfort—relax in a welcoming, state-of-the-art environment.
Advanced Modern Techniques
Our clinical team stays up to date with the latest procedures and innovations in modern dentistry.
Free Mini Implant Consultation
Meet with Dr. Berger at no cost to discuss whether mini dental implants are right for you.
Flexible Financing Available
We offer payment plans and financing to make your dental care more affordable.
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The Mini Dental Implant Advantage
Half The Size
Mini Implants are about half the size of traditional implant, and therefore don’t require as much bone. With less bone needed, costly, painful and time-consuming bone grafts are typically not required.
Significantly Less Expensive
In most cases, the mini dental implant procedure is significantly less expensive than a traditional implant case, saving you money.
Preserves Bone Structure
Immediate Results
Because they are less invasive, and don’t require the lengthy healing time of traditional implants, they can typically be loaded with crowns, bridges and dentures immediately.
Less Healing Time & Fewer Visits
Because mini implants are much smaller, placing them is a less invasive procedure—requiring less healing time and discomfort, and fewer visits.
No More Decay
Mini implants are made out of titanium—the same type of material that is used on artificial joints, and they are not subject to decay or periodontal disease.
Mini Dental Implants Can Change Your Life!
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why Choose Sonora Dentist?
- What Is a Mini Dental Implant?
- Can a Missing Tooth Be Replaced in One Day?
- Can I Get a Dental Implant the Same Day as an Extraction?
- Mini Dental Implants vs. Traditional Dental Implants
- Can Dental Implants Replace All of My Teeth?
- The Mini Dental Implant Process Explained
- What If I Don’t Have Enough Bone for a Dental Implant?
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Explore Dental Implants in Sonora, CA
When missing teeth, you have a multitude of replacement options at your disposal. Many patients opt for traditional bridges or dentures, as they are a common and inexpensive method. However, these restorations leave a lot to be desired in terms of stability. Because they rely on your jawbone for support, they often loosen over time, creating difficulties chewing or [...]
Crowns and Bridges
How Are Crowns and Bridges Made? Crowns and bridges are made by a dental technician who uses the mold of your teeth to determine the exact shape and size of the restoration. The process typically takes only a few weeks to complete, helping you achieve your best smile. How Long Will Crowns and Bridges Last? The longevity of a [...]
Denture Reline
New dentures will typically fit your mouth securely as they have been designed specifically for your gums. However, as time passes, your gum tissues will change, and the fit of the denture will become looser and more prone to movement within your mouth. Having the denture professionally relined will help keep everything both secure and functional. Soft Reline Some [...]
Overdentures
People with multiple or all of their teeth missing typically have complete or partial dentures; this treatment option is called Overdentures. Overdentures are replacement teeth retained by dental implants. Overdentures were developed to help both partial and fully edentulous patients regain a quality of life that has likely been missing since they lost their teeth. Overdentures offer several advantages [...]
Partials
There are two types of dentures available – complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth still remain. A removable partial denture or bridge usually consists of replacement teeth attached to a gum-colored plastic base, which is connected by a metal framework to hold [...]
Gum Treatment
Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease is often painless, you may not be aware that you have it. Also referred to as periodontal disease, gum disease is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that is constantly [...]
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