With the year quickly coming to a close, it’s a good time to schedule an annual checkup and a cleaning with a Carlsbad dentist if you haven’t yet. The good news is that many insurance companies cover basic cleaning and X-rays since...
Read MoreBaby Bottle Tooth Decay
It is common to give your baby a bottle so that he or she calms down. In fact, many parents allow their toddlers to fall asleep with bottles. The sugar from the drinks remain in their mouths and feed bacteria, which leads to cavities. A dentist...
Read MoreI Have Diabetes. Why Is My Dentist Concerned?
People often think of diabetes as something that affects other systems in the body. While many people know that it can affect vision, many do not know that it can also affect oral health. If you are diabetic, you may face a higher risk of...
Read MoreFloss Like a Boss!
Brushing your teeth twice a day is a great way to prevent cavities, according to the American Dental Association (ADA) and countless dentists in San Diego, California. That shared assertion makes sense in light of the many oral and physical...
Read MoreWhat Should I Do About Bleeding Gums?
Unless there is an obvious problem, most of us probably do not spend too much time thinking about our oral health. One of the things that should prompt us to start thinking about it is if we develop bleeding gums, say many dentists in Encinitas...
Read MoreDeciduous Teeth: How to Take Care of Them?
As parents, we all want the best for our children, and good oral health is no exception. According to most dentists in San Diego, setting your child up for a lifetime of good oral health starts with taking care of their deciduous teeth. For...
Read MoreScared to Death Because of Bad Breath
Most of us have suffered from halitosis, otherwise known as bad breath, at one time or another. Generally speaking, it’s not that big of a deal as it can be quickly remedied by chewing gum, brushing our teeth, or rinsing our mouths with an...
Read MoreDoes a retainer help to straighten teeth?
Many people with crooked or misaligned teeth want to know whether or not a retainer can help straighten their teeth. It’s a question that dentists in San Diego, La Jolla, and Encinitas have all been asked more than a few times over the...
Read MoreIs Mouthwash a Cure for Bad Breath?
Bad breath, referred to medically as halitosis, is a condition that can affect your personal and business communications with those around you. Whether it occurs in the morning, after eating, or just randomly throughout the day, bad breath can...
Read MoreWhy La Costa Dental Professionals Need You To Brush Your Teeth
You should brush your teeth two or three times per day. Don’t brush for more than two minutes at a time. It’s easy to accidentally miss your back molars or focus too much on the front of your teeth. Over time, failure to brush...
Read MoreIs Smokeless Tobacco Harmful?
Like cigarettes, regularly using smokeless tobacco products can ruin your oral health, say dentists in Encinitas and Del Mar. And this is not merely the assertion of a few select Californian dental practitioners; a study published by the National...
Read MoreDo you Need a Gum Lift?
Also called gum contouring or gum reshaping, a gum lift is a common type of dental procedure. Your dentist can use this process to remove excess gum tissue or add more tissue to your gums. It gently adjusts your gums to create a healthier and...
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