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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, we understand that it can feel like a big decision.

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 imaging, materials, and surgical techniques, ridge augmentation has become a highly effective way to rebuild bone.

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.