Our skilled cosmetic dentist in La Mesa, Dr. Jimmy Wu, and the team at Sutra Dental Spa want to bring you the latest news on topics related to cosmetic dentistry and other dental care options. Please check on our blog frequently for tips on ways to maintain a healthy and beautiful smile, as well as updates on events at our practice. Contact us today for more information, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Wu.
Posted in Practice News
Dr. Jimmy Wu of Sutra Dental Spa has been recognized as a Top Dentist in San Diego Magazine. La Mesa, CA – Dr. Jimmy Wu, a dentist in La Mesa, has again been honored as a Top Dentist in San Diego Magazine. Dr. Wu is the head of Sutra Dental Spa, a practice offering a comprehensive array of general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry options. With this latest Top Dentist distinction, ... Continue Reading
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Practice News, Reconstructive Dentistry
For decades, dental crowns have been a standard treatment option to rebuild the structure of damaged teeth, enhance their function, and restore their appearance. As technology has advanced over the years, the process of creating dental crowns has become more precise, efficient, and convenient for patients. This is most evident in systems like CEREC® - an in-office milling machine that allows our dentist, Jimmy Wu, DDS, to design, manufacture, and ... Continue Reading
Posted in Dental Implants, Practice News, Reconstructive Dentistry
The tooth replacement options available from our dentist in La Mesa offer many individuals a way to effectively restore both the appearance of their smile and the function of their teeth. Advances in the field of restorative and reconstructive dentistry have made it possible for patients with missing teeth to resolve their concerns without the need for traditional dentures and the drawbacks that can sometimes come with them. Good replacement ... Continue Reading
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, Practice News
Times have dramatically changed for the better when it comes to orthodontic treatment options that allow patients to achieve straighter teeth without the need for braces. Many adults would like to correct what may be lifelong orthodontic concerns, but they don’t pursue treatment because they are wary about having noticeable metal brackets and wires on their teeth. Thankfully, braces are not the only effective options available. In fact, our dentist ... Continue Reading
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Practice News, Reconstructive Dentistry
Have you ever chipped a tooth? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, chips and breaks among the teeth are some of the most common dental conditions we see here at our practice. Chips can often result from an injury, a fall, or trying to pry open a package or a bottle with the teeth, and even the smallest chip can noticeably affect smile aesthetics. Fortunately, there are effective and ... Continue Reading
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Practice News
No matter how well we care for our teeth, some degree of staining or the development of a yellowish tinge on the teeth will likely occur at some point in life. This is largely due to foods and beverages we regularly consume over time (coffee, soda, and wine are prominent culprits), but the use of tobacco products and even just the natural aging process are contributors, as well. Numerous articles ... Continue Reading
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Sutra Dental Spa is proud to announce that our cosmetic dentist, Jimmy Wu, DDS, has been recognized as a “Top Dentist” in San Diego Magazine. To help identify winners, topDentists™ asks thousands of professionals in the field this question: “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you refer them to?” The voters are asked to take a number of factors into consideration, including the ... Continue Reading
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Practice News, Reconstructive Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry
The benefits of sedation dentistry are clear to most patients: significantly reduced anxiety, the ability to sit longer and more comfortably in the dentist’s chair, allowing the dentist more time to complete necessary dental work, and sometimes reducing the total number of required visits to the dentist’s office. With that in mind, patients who are considering the use of sedation dentistry often wonder what they should expect in terms of ... Continue Reading
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Practice News, Reconstructive Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry
Fear of the dentist is common among men and women of all ages. In some cases, patients actively put off or avoid necessary dental work due to worry or anxiety. Without prompt treatment, a minor dental issue could easily develop into a more complicated and costly problem. To help our patients at Sutra Dental Spa feel at ease while getting the care they need, we offer a popular sedation dentistry ... Continue Reading
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Technology, Practice News, Reconstructive Dentistry
The creation and placement of a custom-designed dental crown is one of the most commonly performed treatments in dentistry. Dental crowns fit over the entire tooth and are typically used to reinforce a tooth that is heavily damaged or decayed. They are also routine finishing touches for root canal procedures and dental implants. In the past, crowns and other types of dental restorations traditionally required a time-consuming process that could ... Continue Reading
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