What is a prosthodontist, and how is that different from a general dentist?
A prosthodontist is a dentist who completes three additional years of accredited postgraduate training beyond dental school, specializing in restoring and replacing teeth with crowns, bridges, dentures, and dental implants. Dr. Kevin Lin is a board-certified prosthodontist — one of only two serving the greater Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and Santa Clara area — and is recognized by the American Board of Prosthodontics to lead complex, multi-specialist treatment plans that general dentists typically refer out.
How much do dental implants cost in Sunnyvale, CA?
During your exam, Dr. Lin reviews the exact plan and cost before treatment begins, and the office works with insurance and third-party financing to help make treatment more affordable.
What should I do if my denture is loose, broken, or doesn't fit well anymore?
A loose or ill-fitting denture is common as the jawbone and gums change shape over time, and it shouldn't be ignored — it can cause sores, difficulty chewing, and further bone loss. Call our Sunnyvale office at (408) 498-0373. Dr. Lin specializes in removable prosthodontics and can evaluate whether a reline, a new denture, or converting to an implant-retained denture (which snaps securely onto 2–4 implants) is the best long-term fix.
What does "full mouth rehabilitation" involve?
Full mouth rehabilitation is a coordinated treatment plan that restores most or all of the teeth in both arches — combining crowns, bridges, implants, and sometimes bite or jaw-joint therapy — to rebuild both appearance and chewing function. It's typically recommended for patients with multiple missing, worn, or damaged teeth, or long-standing bite problems. Dr. Lin, a board-certified prosthodontist, personally leads and coordinates this kind of interdisciplinary case, starting with a comprehensive exam and a custom treatment blueprint.
Do you treat TMJ (jaw pain) or sleep-related breathing problems?
Yes. Our Sunnyvale office evaluates jaw pain, clenching and grinding, limited jaw opening, and screens for airway and sleep-related breathing issues. Treatment may include non-invasive low-level laser therapy or a custom splint or oral sleep appliance, and Dr. Lin collaborates with sleep medicine physicians, ENT/oral surgeons, and other specialists when a case needs a broader team.
Is Dr. Kevin Lin a board-certified specialist?
Yes. Dr. Kevin C. Lin, DDS, FACP is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and a Fellow of both the American College of Prosthodontists and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He earned his DDS at UCLA, completed a postgraduate prosthodontics residency at UCSF, has published in peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, and formerly taught at the University of the Pacific's Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.
What insurance and payment options do you accept?
Our Sunnyvale office works with most major PPO dental insurance plans and helps patients maximize out-of-network benefits, plus offers third-party financing for treatment. Because prosthodontic and implant treatment plans vary so much by case, we recommend calling (408) 498-0373 so our team can verify your specific benefits before treatment begins.
What should I do about a broken tooth or dental emergency outside office hours?
Call or text our office at (408) 498-0373 — we will direct you on next steps for urgent situations.