For those who have lost a tooth, dental implants are the treatment of choice. They offer the most secure tooth replacement, and help to prevent the loss of bone tissue that is otherwise common after tooth loss.

When a patient loses a tooth, they nearly always prefer a dental implant for the replacement. However, if a patient has lost many teeth or even all of the teeth, they may be uncertain about whether dental implants are an option for them. Can a dentist place...Read More

When your child is growing up the major issue with their dental health is “when are they going to lose their baby teeth?” Then, as they become adolescents and enter those formative teenage years, they become exposed to any number of dental issues, most of which can be prevented with good hygiene practices taught at home and through regular examinations by Dr. Ray Carpenter at Bernardo Center Dentistry.

Dr. Carpenter is a prosthodontist, which means he has specialized training and experience in...Read More

You dread it when someone insists on taking a selfie with you. You go out of your way to be in the back row of any group photo. You avoid socializing because … well, because you are expected to smile and that’s the last thing you want to do because you have missing teeth.

As an adult, one or more missing teeth is a greater traumatic circumstance than the little girl who used to sing about wanting two front teeth for Christmas. And, no one knows more about how embarrassing or uncomfortable missing...Read More

We have all done it at one time or another. With that plastic sleeve of crackers that won’t open even as you obey the “Tear Here” imprint. Or with the oh-so-tight shoelace knot that your fingers can’t budge no matter how much you struggle. Yes, we have all resorted to using our teeth to resolve the problem. Most of the time we get away with it. No harm done. However, there is that one fateful occasion when, as soon as it happens, you realize you have just done damage to one or more of your teeth....Read More

Some people hesitate to see a dentist even when they are experiencing pain or discomfort from a single cavity or other isolated issue. Still others make up any excuse they can to avoid seeking preventive oral hygiene care from a dental professional. Ignoring trouble signs in your mouth is not only unnecessary in today’s world of advanced technology, but can also put your overall health at serious risk. If you are living with one or more major dental problems that need to be addressed before their...Read More

During the many years that I have been practicing dentistry the materials, methods, and even the goals of dental treatment have changed dramatically.   I believe that what the profession of dentistry has to offer to everybody in this day and age is far superior in terms of overall health, longevity of treatment, and appearance—than it was when I first attended the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California.

Unfortunately, there are many individuals who do not...Read More