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 »
Category: Prevention
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 »
Advanced Diagnostics with Your San Diego Laser Periodontist
Though the basic concepts of caring for your oral health have remained largely the same in recent history, the methods and means of approach to total oral health care have vastly improved, and continue to do so. In our continuing effort to provide our patients with excellent, personalized dental care, your San Diego laser periodontist… Read more »
San Diego Periodontist Discusses Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Much of dentistry’s advancement has focused on improving early detection, which can drastically increase your chances of successful, noninvasive treatment. For instance, digital x-rays provide clearer, more concise images than traditional X-ray film and allow for much earlier detection of pathological changes that could signal disease. However, good old fashioned diligence can still play a… Read more »