Learn about the services we provide, and the latest advancements in general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry.

Loose Dentures? Mini Dental Implants Can Secure Your Smile

One of the more common solutions to total tooth loss is traditional dentures. These restorations fit the classic image of a bulky gum base with artificial teeth, known for slipping out of patients’ mouths. However, in Sonora, CA, Dr. Paul Berger offers a different solution that breaks the mold of traditional dentures. With mini dental implants, you can say [...]

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 [...]

Sealants

Dental sealants are plastic coatings that are usually placed on the chewing surface of the permanent back teeth, or the molars and premolars. These sealants help protect the back teeth from decay. The chewing surfaces of the molar and premolar teeth have grooves — “fissures” — that make them vulnerable to decay. These fissures can be deep, are difficult [...]