You have probably been brushing your teeth for as long as you can remember. You do this because it is one of the best ways to keep your teeth healthy, while preventing tooth decay and gum disease from occurring. While we applaud every patient who takes preventive care seriously, we have to ask: Are you… Read more »
Category: Oral Hygeine
How Teeth Feast on Thanksgiving
Many people worry about how the holiday feasts will affect their weight and clothes sizes. However, do you worry about how the dietary overindulgence will affect your dental health? The consequences of irresponsible eating might not be as obvious in your teeth as it can be in your midsection, but they can still be a… Read more »
Make Good Hygiene More Effective
Good hygiene is one of the earliest skills we learn, besides eating. It’s also one of most-consistently important routines we engage in. Yet, the tenets of continuing good hygiene aren’t always fully understood, and you might not realize that what you do throughout the rest of the day could negate the care you give your… Read more »
Is Bad Breath Trying to Tell You Something?
Bad breath can say a lot, and usually, its message isn’t a good one. To eliminate bad breath and the embarrassment that can go with it, you have to understand what’s causing it and address the problem at its root. For some patients, that might mean simply improving their hygiene practices, while for others, it might… Read more »
Dental Quiz
How do you think Americans rate with their dental care? It seems like in a highly developed country like the U.S. people would tend to their dental care significantly better than other countries. However, there are definitely differences on our own soil. See how up-to-date you are with dental care facts by taking your Encinitas,… Read more »
Teens And Gum Disease
Do you think the reason your grandparents lost their teeth was because of old age? Not true. Gum disease is the first and foremost reason people lose their teeth. Here is something else you might not know. Teens can develop gum disease. Because it takes time for gum disease to develop most people don’t show… Read more »
Encinitas Periodontist: Why Are Dental Cleanings Necessary?
Carefully brushing and flossing your teeth at least twice a day is essential to keeping your smile clean and healthy. If your toothbrush and floss are all that you rely on, however, then your smile may not remain clean and healthy for long. Aside from diligent personal care, good oral hygiene also entails professional dental… Read more »
San Diego Periodontist’s Tips to Improve Bad Breath
Do you struggle with foul breath? As a common dental condition, bad breath affects nearly everyone at some point in their lives (like in the mornings), but when it lingers, the condition can become more than just a nuisance. Chronic bad breath, or halitosis, can have a serious effect on your personal and professional life… Read more »
San Diego Periodontist Explains Dental Implant Maintenance
Patients who’ve lost one or more teeth and have opted to replace them with dental implants often rejoice at the stability and improved function they provide. As prosthetic teeth roots, dental implants mimic the natural function and form of healthy teeth and the roots that support them. They’re continued success, however, depends on diligent care,… Read more »
Encinitas Periodontist Discusses–Which is the Better Toothbrush?
Many people continue to debate whether the electric toothbrush is more effective than its manual predecessor at controlling harmful dental plaque and protecting your smile. Studies conducted suggest that electric brushes are generally more effective than manual brushes, and can provide additional features that make them especially beneficial to good oral hygiene care. Your Encinitas… Read more »