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The loss of one or several natural teeth can have a dramatic impact on a person’s appearance, confidence, oral health, and overall quality of life. There are many options for replacing missing teeth, with dental implants being the most recommended. This treatment has many benefits; however, choosing the right dentist is crucial for achieving optimal […]

Dentistry has come a long way over the years. The primary way to replace missing teeth used to be with dentures, but over time, technology has allowed dentists other alternatives for teeth missing or lost from damage, age, or extraction. Many patients who walk into our offices struggle with the dilemma of whether to choose […]

If you are missing teeth, you have several options at tooth restoration. One of them is called dental implants. Dental implants are artificial ‘roots’ made of titanium that are placed into your bone where your missing teeth once were. The height of your bone is important to anchor the implant, if you have less than […]

Made of titanium, dental implants offer many benefits to patients. According to experienced dentists, dental implants present advantages like predictability, increase in the range and scope of treatment options, aesthetics and durability, and conservation. According to the available statistics on dental implants, treatments have been found to be very predictable. The success rate of treatments […]

Dental Implants have become a popular cure for people with missing teeth. This dental solution has helped many people put an end to their aesthetic misery. It has also helped improve the quality of life for many people. Dental implants act as a substitute and replacement for the roots of teeth which are missing. Implants […]

Dental implant technology has come as a boon for millions of patients around the world who suffer from missing teeth. Teeth may be lost due to aging, disease, accident or injury, or in some cases, one or more teeth may be missing from birth. In all such situations, the patient’s general health, oral functionality and […]

Advances in dentistry have led the dental implant procedure to become one of the best treatment options for a patient who has lost a tooth or several teeth. Whether teeth have been lost to gum disease, accident, or decay, dental implants can restore functionality, health, and beauty to the smile. When surgically placed by Dr. […]

Dr. Mark A. Cruz remains on the cutting edge with advances in dentistry. He believes it is critical to keep patients informed about studies in the dental field that can affect decisions regarding their oral and overall health. Findings of studies published in Medscape Medical News show dental implants can survive in patients with uncontrolled […]

Your smile says so much about you, and if you are facing tooth loss, you may be wondering what your options are for replacing your missing teeth to restore your beautiful smile. At the dental practice of Mark A. Cruz, DDS in Dana Point, CA, patients have many options when it comes to replacing lost […]

According to the American Dental Association, five million dental implants are placed each year in this country alone. In skilled, experienced hands, the procedure has an excellent success rate. How can this be the case, when so many people have oral challenges? Dr. Mark Cruz explains how he addresses special cases at his Dana Point, […]