He has established himself as part of a 35-year San Jose tradition of excellent dental care by bringing his patients comfortable, quality dental service. After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley with a Bachelors degree in Biochemistry, Dr. GeraldWatanabereceived hisDDS degreefromtheUniversity of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 1978. He completed studies at the Pacific Esthetic Continuum to ensure he offered the community only the most exceptional and informed dental services.

To stay abreast of the latest advances in his field and provide you with state-of-the-art, comfortable and personalized dental care, Dr. Watanabe continues to educate himself and his staff on the newest dental techniques and approaches. He has completed courses in periodontics, implants, orthodontics, TMJ, and advanced cosmetic treatment. Always striving to achieve the highest level of comfort for his patients, Dr. Watanabe has also received training in sedation dentistry and advanced cosmetic laser dentistry, and is an accredited Invisalign provider.

Dr. Nancy Watanabereceived her DDS degree from Centro Escolar University and has been serving the North Valley community for over 20 years. Her expertise in all phases of dentistry as well as her gentle touch makes her a favorite among families seeking complete dental care.

In efforts to remain up-to-date with the most current dental practices, Drs Gerald and Nancy Watanabeare members of the American Dental Association and the Santa Clara County Dental Society. Dr Gerald is alsoamember ofthe American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry andthe Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. Drs. Gerald and Nancy Watanabe's top priorities are patient satisfaction and happiness. They have spenttheircareers working and training to exceed your expectations of personalized dentistry.

In recent years, laser dentistry has superseded many traditional dentistry practices, making treatments more precise and less painful. This newer style of dentistry utilizes intense beams of light projected by a dental laser. Dental lasers can be used to perform a wide variety of treatments, including soft tissue shaping and removal.

The FDA deemed laser dentistry to be safe for public usage in 1990. Since then, many dentists have incorporated dental lasers into everyday procedures reducing bleeding, anxiety and post-treatment recovery times. The beauty of dental lasers is that they damage far less of the surrounding tissue than traditional techniques which means less discomfort and pain.

Laser dentistry is incredibly versatile and plays an important role in a growing number of common dental procedures. Though laser dentistry is most notably associated with cosmetic treatments, it is equally effective for preventative purposes.

Different types of dental laser have been created to treat different conditions. Each laser uses a different wavelength of light, which predicates its best use. The most common types of dental laser are carbon dioxide lasers and diode lasers, which are usually employed to treat soft tissue problems. The dentist will decide which type of laser is best to use after conducting X-rays and a thorough examination.

The laser beam is extremely bright, and special glasses will be provided to protect the eyes. The dentist will then direct the beam at the affected area and carefully dissolve the soft tissue, harden the filling or whiten the teeth.