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When we tell a patient that they don't have enough bone for a dental implant and will need a sinus lift first, we can almost see the worry set in.

If you've heard that you don't have enough bone for a dental implant, you might think that's the end of the conversation.

If you're considering a dental implant, you've probably had traditional X-rays taken at a general dentist's office.

When a younger patient comes in with a missing tooth, we're thinking long-term. A 40-year-old has potentially four, five, or even six more decades ahead of them.

Most people assume that oral surgeons do one thing: extract teeth. It's a common misconception, and honestly, we get it.

When it comes to restoring your teeth with dental implants, All-on-X can replace a full set of teeth in one go. Learn more here!

If you’ve ever noticed a hard bump inside your mouth that seems to be slowly getting bigger, you’re not alone.

Thanks to modern advancements in oral surgery, ridge augmentation has become a highly effective way to rebuild bone for dental implant placement.

At Peninsula Oral Surgery and Implants, Dr. John Nguyen brings exceptional skill and decades of expertise to every case. Dr. Nguyen is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who earned his DDS from UCLA and his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College, following his undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley. As a first-generation college student and the son of Vietnamese immigrants, Dr. Nguyen brings a deep sense of purpose and integrity to his patient care, guided by the values of honesty, hard work, and doing what’s right.