Dr. Anne A. Nicholas

Hello, this is Dr. Anne A. Nicholas of The Palm Desert Center for Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. My office is located at 73-929 Larrea Street, Suite 2, Palm Desert, California.

Having been in practice for over twenty years, and serving Palm Desert, Palm Springs, and all of the Coachella Valley, I have enjoyed interacting with my patients and listening carefully to their wants and needs related to their dental care.  I have enjoyed discussing options and developing effective treatment plans tailored specifically to each patient’s needs and desires. Some of my patients desire a total smile makeover, others something different.  My practice offers patients many dental choices including but not limited to, teeth whitening, dental veneers, periodontal, crown restoration, and dental implants.

My team is concerned about your comfort at all times, and we will make sure you feel comfortable and at ease, while undergoing treatment.  We practice sedation dentistry, and this is an option available for all of our patients. We call it, “pain free dentistry”!  Just ask us about sedation dentistry, and we will be happy to tell you about it.

I love dentistry, and enjoy working with you.  Please feel free to contact me or my office to discuss your dental concerns, and we will give you our professional opinion has to what we think is the very best solution for you.   We look forward to serving you and helping with your dental health and smile transformations.

Call us or stop by for a visit; The Palm Desert Center for Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry is located at 73-929 Larrea Street, Suite 2, Palm Desert, CA 92260.  Contact us by phone: (760-340-1030)

1.    You will look younger.
Dental implants prevent the bone loss that is common with the loss of teeth. By preventing bone loss, your facial structures remain normal and intact, which reduces wrinkling and the look of old age.

2.    Your quality of life will improve.
Dental implants look, feel, and function more like natural teeth, which allow you to smile, laugh, and eat with confidence.

3.    You will improve your nutrition.
Fresh vegetables, corn, and fruit are back on the menu! Dental implants are stronger than dentures so you can eat the foods you like. And since your chewing will improve, your digestion will improve as well.

4.    You will gain confidence in social situations.
Our patients love their implants because of their improved appearance, function, and comfort. You will never again have to cover your mouth with your hand or delay eating out of fear that your denture will pop out or gag you. The improved appearance of your new smile will have people giving you compliments galore.

5.    You will eliminate denture adhesives FOREVER!
Implant supported teeth are securely attached so there is no need for messy dentures adhesives. You will never again worry about your dentures flying out when you laugh, sneeze, or eat.

6. Your mouth will be restored to its natural state.
By replacing the entire tooth, as well as the tooth root, it is possible to replicate the function of natural teeth, with a strong, stable foundation that allows comfortable biting and chewing.

7. You will enjoy eating again.
Wearing an upper denture can prevent you from really tasting food, because the roof of the mouth is covered. With implant supported teeth, it is not necessary to cover the roof of the mouth, so you can truly enjoy the taste of foods.

8.    You will improve your overall oral health.
Dental implants improve your overall oral health and decrease your risk of oral cancer and heart disease. Plus, because it is easier to care for implants than dentures, they decrease your chance of bacteria build up and gum disease.

9.    Your will protect your other teeth.
Replacing teeth with implant supported crowns and bridges does not involve the adjacent natural teeth, and thus will not damage them. On the other hand, partial dentures clamp onto adjacent teeth, which can loosen them, and bridges require grinding down of the adjacent teeth so that the bridge can be cemented on them. This tooth structure can never be replaced and the long-term health of these teeth is compromised.

The Palm Desert Center for Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry is located at 73-929 Larrea Street, Suite 2, Palm Desert, CA 92260.  Contact us by phone: (760-340-1030)

Last year in the New York Times I recall an interesting article talking about the difference between implants and bridges.  This article is a non-dental publication that gives an endorsement for implants as the new standard of care for missing teeth and its benefits for patients considering this option.  Entitled “A Dental Shift: Implants Instead of Bridges,” this author provides some important in-site for patients who are considering the choice between implants or bridges.

In the article it points out; implants won’t decay, are easy to clean and floss between, don’t need to be replaced, or be attached to other teeth.  This author makes the point that over the long run, implants are the best choice and delivers the highest value.

This is Dr. Anne A. Nicholas of “The Palm Desert Center for Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry” and I recommend that all my patients considering the choice between implants or bridges read this article.  Please click the link high lighted above to access this article.

“The Palm Desert Center for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry is located at 73929 Larrea Street, Suite 2, Palm Desert, California and provides dental services for Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and the entire Coachella Valley.  Please call 760.340.1030 for information or to request an appointment.

I’m Dr. Anne A. Nicholas of “The Palm Desert Center for Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry,” and we provide dental services for Palm Desert, Palm Springs, and all of the Coachella Valley.

 
Implant restoration is one of our most popular and requested dental procedures. We specialize in implant as well as periodontal, cosmetic,  gingival & pedicle, gum disease, laser dentistry, osseous surgery, periodontal plastic cosmetic surgery, sedation and teeth whitening dentistry.

 
If you are looking for a local California dental practice that specialized in implant restorations or any of our other services mentioned above, I encourage you to visit our dental practice.  Our staff is here to provide assistance, and are willing and able to help you better understand your options with implants or understand the other services we offer. 

 
We are located at 73-929 Larrea Street, Suite 2, Palm Desert, California for your convenience.  You will be able to find additional information about our dental practice at www.palmdesertimplantdentist.com, or just give us a call at 760.340.1030.

 
I look forward to seeing you.

 
Dr. Anne A. Nicholas

(And we’re determined to show you!)

You know, it’s a great month to think about all the things we’re grateful for.   And, here’s what I came up with: 

My family

My friends

My business

AND (last but certainly not least)… My CUSTOMERS!

I may have told you this before, but without you…we don’t have a business.  YOU are the reason we have the dental practice we do.  You are the reason we are passionate about providing to you in one location Periodontal, Implant, Cosmetic and Restorative dental care.  It’s because of you that coming to work every day is a joy.  And, because of that, we are determined to:

- Make every experience an extraordinary experience

- Leave our customers smiling because we were able to exceed their expectations

- Always show you how much you mean to us by providing quality service and value

I can try all day long, but I can’t possibly tell you enough times how grateful we are for your patronage.   From our family to yours; Happy Thanksgiving.

Sincerely,

Dr. Anne A. Nicholas

What should you consider when selecting an implant dentist and implant solutions?  There are several things to consider.  First, due to present economic times, if you are like most people, you will want to shop around and compare prices.  This is always a recommended practice, and remembers “caveat emptor” buyers beware.  It is going to be tempting to go with the dental practice offering the lowest prices, but in some cases, you might be wiser to choose the higher-end dental specialists because, implantology is a science, and you should do your research on the doctor and their entire staff and facilities to determine available technology and skill level, experience and training.  
(Cross-sectional view showing 3mm one-piece Biohorizons implant to replace maxillary lateral incisor.  One-piece 3mm implant allow for placement in minimal buccal/lingual bone.)

You are in fact attaching something to your body; restoring implants to replace missing oral structures.  It is therefore important not to cut corners when it comes to your own body.  Of course you can, it is your decision, but we recommend you give serious thought to this decision.

At Dr. Anne A. Nicholas practices located in Palm Desert, and Palm Springs, her staff is there to provide information and guidance so you can start to understand the process of implant restoration.  A website has been designed and loaded with information to help you as well.  We welcome you to visit www.palmdesertimplantdentist.com where you will find many reports that you can download for free and educate yourself on implantology and the choices that are available.

Second, having gained knowledge and understanding, you are now prepared to ask dental specialists like Dr. Nicholas important questions that will help you understand the options available to you.  You see, there is the actual procedure of preparing your mouth for the implant; for example, you may need bone replacement prior to the actual implant restoration.  Do you know what Osseointegration and its relationship to an artificial implant is?  Plus, there are many different implants available and the placement varies depending on the type selected.  Here too, cost varies, which means quality and performance differences.

Third, you want value for your dollars spent and the best quality and performance of services rendered.  Implantology is a new technology in the cosmetic dentistry area of improving how your teeth and jaw perform their essential functions.  An implant dentist will measure and determine placement of teeth, bone density, periodontal requirements, and sinus lifts to ensure the procedure is perfect.  You are looking for a specialist who love their work, and are committed to a technically flawless procedure, which means for you great results and great value.

Call Dr. Anne A. Nicholas today, 760.340.1030, for and appointment today.  She has offices in Palm Desert and Palm Springs, and services Rancho Mirage and the entire Coachilla Valley.

We are more than implant, sedation, periodontics, and cosmetic dentistry. Our commitment is to you and your family. We are specialists who are concerned with your total dental health. In our practice we have Dr. Nicholas, who specialties are implant, periodontics and sedation, Dr. Harry Karna, who uses the newest technologies in general dentistry and Dr. Scott R. Adishian who is certified in prosthodontics; and specialized in restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

In addition we have a full staff ready to help you and your family so your total dental experience is the best it can be. It is the best, because we listen to what our patients say about each of us and our practice. We use that information to make changes that will promote a better experience for you. We are not content; we are anxious to do better.

Our main concern is you’re over all dental health. Secondly, we want you to feel good about yourselves, and if we can help here, then we have achieved something more than dentistry, we have added friends.

To serve you better, we serve the entire Coachella Valley with offices in Palm Desert , Palm Springs , and Moreno Valley, California .

We are here to help you, please call to schedule your free consultation at 760-340-1030.   To return to website click “Here”

Dental implant restorations replace missing oral structures and are permanent tooth replacements.  Implants hold a crown, bridge or denture in place and allow for natural eating, speaking and cosmetic function.  There are several key components to understand when considering dental implants.

1.    The Dental Prosthetics:
a.    Dental implant which are made from titanium alloys and will be replacing and acting like your original tooth root.  Dentists like Dr. Anne A. Nicholas, Palm Desert, California surgically place implants in the jaw bone, where the implant will integrate with the jaw bone after a certain period of time.
b.   Abutment Preparation
c.   Hybrid Denture with abutments and screws
d.   Types of Implant Restorations placed on top of dental implant for function:

i.     Porcelain to non-precious with metal occlusal
ii.    Porcelain to white high Noble with metal occlusal
iii.   Porcelain to yellow high Noble
iv.   Porcelain to Zirconia

2.    Diagnosis & Treatment Planning:
a.    Medical Contraindications – Dr. Nicholas will consult with you regarding contraindication which is a specific situation in which a drug, procedure or surgery should or should not be used because it may be harmful to you.
b.    Pre-Surgical Planning – Dr. Nicholas and her staff will provide you with pre-surgery instructions that will help you prepare for the implant procedure as well as outpatient procedures to help you return to your home safely.

3.    Surgical:
a.    The actual surgery occurs in several stages and involves several procedures.  Implant surgery varies from patient to patient and depends on the type of implant and condition of your jawbone.
b.    Most adults are candidates for the procedure; dental implant surgery is expensive and often not covered by insurance.  Dr. Anne A. Nicholas of Palm Desert and Palm Springs can help you with these costs.

4.    Bone Quality, width and density:
a.    Dr. Nicholas will first evaluate your jaw bone characteristics with the implant characteristics, and second, to assess the combinations of these characteristics as to the influence on the success rate of the dental implant(s) with the identification of prognostic factors for implant survival and failure.
b.    Panoramic radiographs will be taken to measure alveolar bone levels.  If it is determined that bone is required before the implant restoration can proceed, Dr. Nicholas will select osteoinductive bone allograft to replace and re-grow jaw bone.

5.    Laboratory:
a.    A dental laboratory is used for the actual dental implant prosthetic.  Dr. Anne A. Nicholas uses Iverson Dental Laboratories of Riverside, California for all her dental implant restorations.  See item 1 above for type of implant restoration available.  Dr. Nicholas will help you select the dental implant restoration that is right for you.

If you feel you need dental implant restorations, or not sure, Dr. Nicholas in Palm Desert, or Palm Springs, we will help you determine if this procedure is required to maintain your good dental health.  If you do, there is no better time than right now to visit one of our offices.

Call Dr. Anne A. Nicholas today for your free consultation & Panoramic X-Rays!

1.760.340.1030