Missing teeth can have a negative impact on the aesthetics of your smile and your health. Depending on the location of missing teeth, they can also have damaging effects on your self-confidence and how attractive you believe your smile to be. Dental implants are one of the most ideal tooth replacement options available to patients today. Designed to replicate the structure of natural teeth, dental implants have the ability to replace one or more missing teeth with nearly identical levels of function and aesthetics.
Dr. Gilbert is skilled in designing the dental crowns used to restore dental implants. He works closely with our partner oral surgeon to create a treatment plan that ensures your dental implants are placed in the most precise position to best accommodate the dental crowns. Designed to fit snugly between existing teeth and blend in size and color, fully restored dental implants are virtually indistinguishable when compared to natural teeth.
Missing teeth cause a significant drop in biting and chewing force needed to eat a variety of foods. Dental implants are permanent and stable when restored, allowing for an increase in eating ability of solid foods like chicken, nuts, and raw vegetables that make up a healthy diet. Along with halting jaw bone deterioration and shifting teeth, dental implants allow patients to maintain proper oral and overall health.
Dental implants are surgically placed into the jaw bone and will mimic the same movements during chewing as natural tooth roots. Just as if you had never lost a tooth, dental implants replace nearly 100 percent of function necessary to eat comfortably. Dental implants also help to retain the shape of the jaw by providing the same type of stimulation to the bone as natural teeth do when eating.
As the only permanent replacement to missing teeth, dental implants offer significant advantages over other restorative options. Choosing dental implants not only affords aesthetic benefits, but lifelong improvements in your health and wellbeing as well. Dental implants have the ability to transform the appearance and function of your smile, restoring total confidence in your smile!
After graduating Magna Cum Laude from New Mexico State University with his biology degree, Dr. Gilbert earned his dental degree from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry, where he was named valedictorian. He fine-tuned his skills through several post-graduate programs including the Baylor College of Dentistry Post-Graduate Continuum and the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies.
Dr. Gilbert is a contributing editor to the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, an internationally-circulated publication for cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Gilbert is the only cosmetic dentist who is accredited by American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) in Las Cruces and the El Paso region of west Texas.
Dr. Gilbert has been a featured lecturer, educator and presenter across North America and has published numerous articles on cosmetic dentistry techniques in prestigious dental journals including, the New Mexico Dental Journal, Dentistry Today, and the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry.
He has beena clinical instructor and lecturer with Aesthetic Advantage, a post-graduate program for cosmetic dentistry based in New York, and, for whom, he has taught with a team of cosmetic dentistry specialists in Palm Beach, Florida. In addition, he has been a clinical instructor for both the Albuquerque Dental Study Group and the LV Institute for Advanced Dental Studies in Nevada. Dr. Gilbert also spends much time each year mentoring younger dentists in restorative and cosmetic dentistry techniques.
With a focus and dedication on technology-driven and patient-centric care, we set ourselves apart as one of the leading cosmetic dentistry practices in Southern New Mexico. We are fully committed to the health and wellbeing of our patients and treat each as a personal friend, striving to provide care that personalized to you as part of our dental family. As the only accredited cosmetic dentist in the area, Dr. Brian Gilbert is highly educated and uniquely trained in the full scope of cosmetic dentistry, as well as general and restorative services. With this stellar background in dentistry and continued advanced training, our skilled dentist and professional team provide care that consistently exceeds our patients expectations and significantly improves the health and wellbeing of our patients for the long-term.
Our patients are family. With this focus as a priority, we value doctor-patient communication and are responsive to your needs. Our team is courteous, personable, and professional, attentive to your budget and respectful of your time. Each treatment is based off your unique needs and personalized to produce the best possible results.
Dr. Brian Gilbert has over 29 years of specialized experience and is the only AACD-accredited cosmetic dentist in the Las Cruces, NM, area. On the forefront of his field, Dr. Gilbert attends 120 hours of continuing education courses each year. His combined experience, advanced training, and use of dental technology equips him to provide the most transformative care and consistent excellence in clinical results for his patients.
For nearly three decades, Dr. Gilbert has been refining and enhancing his skills as a cosmetic dentist. This vast experience and advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of many dental problems enables Dr. Gilbert to provide the highest quality of care backed by sound reasoning and the latest technology. If you are considering a cosmetic smile makeover or more complex dental treatment, you have come to the right place!