Picture the following scenario: You are stretched out in a chair at your Carlsbad dentist office holding a remote as you try to tune into your favorite California radio station. A woman clips a paper bib around your neck. Someone switches on a bright overhead light and you see latex-gloved hands moving toward your open […]
Teeth: What Have They Done For You Lately?
Welcome to the Encinitas dental blog! Today we are going to explore the secret life of our teeth.
The shape of each tooth gives a clue to what it does. The incisors, or your front teeth, are sharp. They need to be because their job is to cut food and their curvature helps move food inside the mouth.
Making The Cost Of Dental Treatment Palatable
A healthy smile is priceless and superior dental care is a worthwhile investment in your quality of life. But the cost for treatment and precision restorations can sometimes be prohibitive. Knowing what to expect price-wise can make your dental visit more palatable.
What Does Your Encinitas Dentist Need To Know?
For optimal dental health, all San Marcos CA, Escondido, and Oceanside residents should be visiting their dentist twice a year for routine cleanings and exams. This is a good time to make sure that you are brushing and flossing properly. It is also important that you discuss issues related to dental health.
Crooked Teeth In Carlsbad?
Now is a great time to have crooked teeth! Why? They can easily be straightened. There are few technological wonders of our era that are more appreciated than modern braces. Teeth straightening hardware of past generations in Carlsbad had many drawbacks. It often involved a whole orthodontic tool kit – full metal bands, headgear, elastics, […]
Are You Getting Your Dose Of D?
Most people know that vitamin D is important for healthy teeth and bones, but many of us fail to get adequate amounts. Today’s article is a friendly reminder to our patients – especially expectant mothers – about the importance of vitamin D. Here is a sampling of vitamin D findings from around the web: “Several […]