If you have worn dentures for a long stretch and found yourself wondering whether implants are still an option, you are asking a question a lot of longtime denture wearers eventually get around to. Maybe your dentures have started slipping more than they used to, or maybe you are just tired of the daily routine of removing them, cleaning them, …
Getting a dental implant is a genuine milestone, but the work does not really stop once the procedure is done. Like natural teeth, dental implants depend on ongoing care to stay in good shape, and a lot of patients are surprised by how much dental implant maintenance actually overlaps with the habits they already know. The difference is a few …
Losing a tooth does not just leave a gap in your smile. It sets off a slow, quiet process underneath the gum line that many patients never think about until they are ready to look into dental implants. Jawbone density plays a central role in implant candidacy, and for patients who have dealt with missing teeth for a while, a …
A missing tooth can feel like a problem you can live with, especially if it is not in a spot people notice right away. But leaving a gap untreated does more than affect how your smile looks. Over time, it can set off a chain reaction that touches your bite, your jawbone, your gums, and even the way your face …
The holiday season is a time for joy, laughter, and creating unforgettable memories, but it can also be a whirlwind of stress and last-minute tasks. Amid the chaos, don't forget the gift of a healthy smile. Scheduling a last-minute holiday cleaning with WinningSmiles is more than just a routine appointment; it’s your opportunity to walk into every gathering feeling confident, …
Are you new to Fontana and seeking a dental implant dentist? Well, you’re in luck!
In this comprehensive guide, the Winning Smiles Custom Dentistry & Implant Center team offers our top tips to help you find the best practice for your custom dentistry and dental implant needs!
Finding your way to …
Do you ever wake up in the morning and wonder how you will get everything done? Does adding one more thing to your “to-do” list feel impossible? At Winning Smiles Custom Dentistry & Implant Center, we understand how busy you are and how easy it is to avoid going to the dentist. We also realize you may suffer from dental …
Your dentist tries to save your natural teeth from loss or extraction whenever possible. A root canal treatment can help them do that!
Root canals have an unfair reputation for being painful or complex. Neither is true. A root canal is a straightforward treatment that removes infection and eliminates pain.
Advancements in dental technology are transforming tooth replacement, offering patients more effective results with enhanced comfort. One groundbreaking advancement is the Yomi® robotic implant dental system, which leverages advanced robotics and computer-assisted design (CAD) to optimize the design, fabrication, and placement of same-day dental implants, bridges, and crowns.
At Winning Smiles, we’re proud to employ Yomi’s assistance to provide top-tier …
We are your headquarters for cosmetic dentistry in and around Fontana, CA, so who better to bring you this comprehensive guide?
Additionally, we offer a wide range of general dentistry treatments and services.
Our approach considers the health and aesthetics of your smile. However, when it comes to aesthetics, you’re in charge! Our role is to provide the treatments needed …
Innovations in dental technology are revolutionizing tooth replacement procedures, offering patients the dual benefit of improved results and more comfortable treatment experiences. One recent such advancement is the Yomi® robotic implant dental system, which combines state-of-the-art robotics with computer-assisted design (CAD) and navigation to optimize dental implant surgeries.
Let’s learn more!
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For patients who’ve suffered from tooth loss, treating the site(s) of any missing teeth is vital. Neglecting the site of tooth loss carries several potential downsides, including increased risk of infection, loss of jawbone density, shifting of teeth, and a deteriorated facial structure.
Among the multiple tooth replacement options available to patients, including dentures and dental bridges, the most effective …
Dental emergencies are scary, and if you don’t know where to turn when the unexpected happens, that can make things even worse. Because emergencies can happen at any moment, you should know who to call to get the relief you need when you need it. The expert dental team at Winning Smiles Custom Dentistry & Implant Center wants you to …
Sedation dentistry in Fontana, CA, can help you overcome dental anxiety and allow you to reestablish oral care.
Our dental office offers three levels of sedation, and your dentist can customize these options to meet your needs.
Sedation Dentistry is ideal for patients who feel anxious or those undergoing lengthy, invasive dental procedures. If you’re having treatment …
When you search “dentist near me” in Fontana, CA, you will want to choose an expert dentist who can help you maintain excellent oral health while offering cosmetic options to attain your best smile. Maybe you have heard of dental implants, but you aren’t sure if you are a candidate or if a different cosmetic treatment would be better for …
We are pleased to offer same-day emergency dental care in Fontana, CA.
Dental emergencies derail your plans and can make for a challenging day. In addition, some dental emergencies can put your oral health at risk. We understand that emergencies can be frightening, but you can rest easy knowing the team at Winning Smiles is dedicated to easing your pain …
When you hear the words "oral surgery," you likely feel a bit of trepidation or anxiety. You don't want to think about having surgery, but it's important to know that oral surgery in Fontana, CA, should not be viewed as scary or traumatic. The compassionate team of dental professionals near you at Winning Smiles is ready to put your mind …
Same-day crowns and bridges are dental crowns and bridges fabricated while you wait. Typically, patients must wait weeks for dental crowns and bridges because an outside lab fabricates them.
Your Fontana dentist can create beautiful dental crowns and bridges in one day. Consider waking up in the morning with a missing or damaged tooth and going to bed that night …
Professional teeth whitening is an excellent way to clear surface stains from the teeth, but it does not remove tooth enamel.
We rely on various methods to brighten your smile through professional teeth whitening in Fontana, CA.
Before we provide professional teeth whitening, we ensure you’re a candidate for treatment. This is especially true if you’re …
What we call a “root canal” is actually a dental therapy for your tooth’s root canal to eliminate bacteria and infection. Many people hear the words “root canal” and panic, but there is no need to.
Root canal therapy in our Fontana, CA, dental office is gentler and more efficient than ever. Long gone are the days when root canals …
One great thing about living in our area is our abundance of choices for nearly every service. However, the flip side of so many options is that it makes it harder to choose. With so much noise, it can be challenging to determine what makes one provider better than another.
So, when you’re looking for a new family dentist, the …
Our teeth are meant to last a lifetime, but sometimes, we must remove a tooth to protect our oral health. We understand nobody is thrilled about the idea of oral surgery, even a straightforward procedure like wisdom tooth removal.
At Winning Smiles, we’re proud to have Dr. Paul Anderson, a compassionate and skilled oral surgeon, as part of our team. …
We've all been there. When we pack the mints, gum, floss, and our travel toothbrush and toothpaste to ensure our breath is fresh for that occasion when someone may be close enough to us to smell our breath.
And sometimes, we fail the sniff test. But there's a difference between freshening up and it being a chronic problem.
If you're living with crooked or overlapping teeth, it may impact the way you feel about your smile. You might feel less confident about smiling, especially when you meet new people, and you may not be making an accurate first impression.
Maybe you've considered straightening your teeth, but the idea of wearing braces is not appealing. If you've looked into …
The rising cost of health care is a concern for many families, and these worries are the same when it comes to dental services. Dental insurance can be a useful tool to help defray the costs of dental care; however, there are drawbacks to dental insurance like deductibles and waiting periods that can keep you from getting the dentistry you …
Has your dentist recently recommended a tooth crown? Your teeth seem to be functioning fine, and you’re not in any pain, so you may wonder why a crown and not some other treatment?
A dental crown is a tooth restoration that’s commonly used to extend the lifespan of a damaged tooth. If your …
It's never too late to have the straighter, more beautiful smile you've always wanted! If you've been living with crooked teeth, clear braces in Fontana, CA may be the perfect solution. Even better, there are wonderful options to choose from, depending on your needs and the complexity of your case. One thing you can rely on is that clear braces …
If you feel nervous or fearful about visiting the dentist, you are not alone! Millions of people feel this way, and sadly, it often keeps them from visiting the dentist to maintain their healthy smiles.
The good news is that it doesn't have to be this way! There are solutions to help anxious patients feel at ease in the dental …
At WinningSmiles Custom Dentistry & Implant Center, our team of experienced emergency dentists can help patients during any situation. No matter how mild or complex your emergency is, don't think twice about letting us know. Here are some tips for handling common dental emergencies that we see at our Fontana office:
If you have knocked your tooth out, …
Excruciating and sudden tooth pain is one reason that our patients in Fontana, CA often need same-day emergency dental care.
Dr. Mo Koperly and his dedicated dental staff are experts at checking your oral health and determining what the source of pain might be. Sometimes it's a tiny cavity that grew unchecked and now requires a root canal.
Another dental …
What are wisdom teeth, and why do so many dentists recommend removing them?
If you know anything about wisdom teeth, it’s probably that they often need to be extracted. So what do wisdom teeth do, and why do we have them in the first place?
Educating you about issues that involve your oral health is what we do at Winning …
'Smile in One Day' is like having a brand new smile in one day. This might seem impossible, but due to All-on-4 dental implants, this procedure can support a full set of permanent teeth that allows patients to walk out of the dentist office with immediate use of their smile. This dental procedure places …
If you are an adult who has spent a lifetime living with crooked or misaligned teeth, you may have resigned yourself to this. Perhaps covering up your smile is now an ingrained habit. Or maybe you avoid smiling altogether to avoid revealing your teeth.
There is good news! You no longer have to spend two years or more with a …
Everyone wants healthy teeth and gums along with a beautiful smile, but many people don’t realize just how important a healthy mouth is in conjunction with their overall wellbeing. Gum disease, which is a common condition in this country that often goes untreated, can have a detrimental effect on a lot more than your mouth.
The next time you visit …
Many people like to make jokes about being afraid to see the dentist, but dental anxiety is very real—and it isn’t very funny. For some people, their fear of seeing the dentist runs so deep, they avoid going at all costs.
Many times, they end up with a dental issue such as a severe toothache that leaves them no choice. …
If you have replaced one or more missing teeth with a dental implant, you probably want to know how to best protect your investment. The good news is that dental implant recipients in Fontana will find caring for them easy, and not much different than caring for their natural teeth.
Although your dental implant cannot develop …
A smile is often the first thing people notice about you, and if you don’t like the way yours looks, you might avoid showing it. This can give people the wrong impression, making you seem unfriendly or reticent.
With today’s modern cosmetic dentistry, it’s easy to create the smile you wish you had been born with. Whether you have missing …
From the moment you walk into WinningSmiles Custom Dentistry & Implant Center and are greeted by one of our friendly team members, we think you’ll see why our patients rave about our office environment. As your dentist in the 92335 area, we have taken great pride in extending our care to patients beyond what they receive in the dental chair.
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Finding the right dentist in Fontana should involve more than a simple Google search for “dentist near me.” You are looking for a healthcare partner who will be involved in you and your family’s health for many years to come.
Here are some tips you can use when you are searching for a dentist to be “the one.”
Not a day goes by at my dental office in Fontana, CA that a patient doesn’t say that they fear visiting the dentist. I often hear the statement, “No offense Doc, but I hate dentists.”
One’s anxiety or fear of visiting the dentist can occur for many reasons. Oftentimes it stems from an …
Millions of Americans avoid going to the dental office to maintain or repair their dental health. Most people have anxiety and fear surrounding anything involving the dentist. Here at WinningSmiles Custom Dentistry in Fontana, CA, we offer sedation dentistry because we understand and relate to our patients who have dental phobia. Our goal is for you to have a positive …
Recently, the question came out about using activated charcoal to whiten your teeth. The tooth whitening market is huge; the over-the-counter teeth whitening industry is worth about a billion dollars a year. If charcoal was safe, effective and supported by research, then the big brands would have put it on the market and they haven’t.
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One of the questions my patients often ask at my Fontana dental office is, “Doc, does drinking beer, wine or a mixed drink affect my teeth?”
Scientific evidence has shown that people who suffer from alcohol dependency tend to have higher plaque levels on their teeth and are three times as likely to suffer …
Sometimes I get questions from my patients at my dental office in Fontana asking if it is okay to chew gum. My answer is invariably, “Well, it depends.” There are different types of gum with different ingredients and these factors all have an impact on whether or not it is “okay to chew gum”. Let’s go over some of the …
We’ve all heard the song, “All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth”. How about dreaming of a better smile for 2017 and beyond?
This is Dr. Frank Finazzo’s dental wish list for his patients and anyone else who wants a winning smile in 2017. Keep these in mind as you make your list for Santa.
Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday food season as Americans gather with friends and family to celebrate. From turkey and ham to vegetables and desserts, holiday cooking aromas will soon be wafting in from kitchens across the Inland Empire.
You may not know that candy isn’t the only food that is bad for your teeth. Even “wholesome” foods can erode enamel …
Who doesn’t like a cold soda on a hot day in Fontana? Well, that can of soda or a bottle of an energy drink can do a tremendous amount of damage to your teeth if you consume them on a regular basis.
Not only do soft drinks and energy drinks …
A dental appointment with a patient who gags can be a challenge for both the patient and the dentist. The pharyngeal reflex or gag reflex is a reflex contraction often caused by touching the roof of the mouth, the back of the tongue, the area around the tonsils, or the back of the throat. The reflex is a physiologic response …
There are many stories and studies that take on the deleterious effects of so-called sports drinks or energy drinks. In the last ten years, these products have blossomed on the supermarket shelves. At my office, WinningSmiles in Fontana, I have seen the damaging effects of these products on my patient’s teeth.
Just this week, researchers say MRI scans found that …
Often times a patient at my dental office in Fontana, CA, will request that I pull a tooth that could otherwise be saved with a crown or a large filling.
Once a tooth is a removed, it can set off a chain reaction that causes the remaining teeth to shift around…kind of like knocking down a set of dominoes. Teeth …
There is not a day that goes by in my office, WinningSmiles in Fontana, CA, that I don’t see evidence of tooth decay and gum disease caused by dry mouth.
Dry mouth can be caused from a myriad of factors that range from autoimmune diseases, such as Sjogren’s syndrome, to taking medications like those to treat …
It’s not always easy to get your kids to brush their teeth regularly. Until children reach the more mature age of about seven or eight years old, you may be constantly persuading (or nagging) them to routinely brush their teeth. The American Dental Association has declared February National Children’s Dental Health Month, reminding parents everywhere the importance of educating our …
Here are some tips on how to have whiter teeth and a healthier smile. Here is what we recommend to our patients at WinningSmiles Custom Dentistry in Fontana, CA.:
Comfort never looked so good, especially at WinningSmiles in Fontana!
Many people think that they have to suffer from old-fashioned, ugly, bulky dentures. Nothing could be further from the tooth…I mean truth.
Dentures have not been forgotten in the cosmetic dental field. With new advancements in acrylic and porcelain technologies, a denture can look as good as natural teeth.
Many people come to my dental office, WinningSmiles, in Fontana, California complaining that their dentures are loose. Most of the time, these patients have worn dentures for years.
Ill-fitting dentures result from different reasons. Because dentures rest on tissue and bone and over time, with chewing and swallowing, the bone tends to reabsorb or disappear and …
This blog is about Halloween and dental tips to help your children. Americans buy about 600 million pounds of candy each Halloween. That’s a lot of candy and that’s some serious potential for tooth decay. These are some things that parents can do to reduce the risks of decay.
I get this question all the time at my office WinningSmiles in Fontana, California: Doc, my employer doesn’t offer dental insurance….should I go out and buy a plan?
The short answer is “No”. The long answer is: “HELL NO!”.
An important thing to consider is that dental insurance is not similar to …
Many people ask me what it’s like to be the dentist of a minor league hockey team. It’s actually pretty darn cool. But…..
I never followed hockey before being affiliated with the minor league hockey team: The Ontario Reign. The Reign is the minor league affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings and they play in the ECHL (East Coast Hockey …
We’ve heard it over and over again at our dental office in Fontana, “Every time I have a baby, I get another cavity or I lose a tooth. I heard that the baby steals calcium from teeth. What’s the deal?” Read on to learn how you can keep your teeth healthy during pregnancy.
There was a recently another report on the link between gum disease (periodontal disease) and heart disease and heart attacks. There are also scientific indications that gum disease may be linked to diabetes and strokes. Watch the special report below from ABC news:
WinningSmiles serves patients in the Fontana CA area, with a focus on …
Time flies…we are almost through 2010. The end of the year will be upon us before we know it, and with the end of the year comes the end of your yearly dental insurance benefits.
Did you know that each year insurance companies make millions of dollars off patients who forgo necessary and preventive dental care? Many individuals …