A cosmetic dentist’s toolkit is filled with useful tools for fixing most types of cosmetic tooth problems. In the past few years, porcelain veneers, dental implants, and same-day teeth whitening have attracted a lot of publicity. Dental Bonding In today’s post, we are going to talk about an effective, yet relatively uncelebrated dental treatment that […]
Is Your Mouth Sore Something Serious?
As a dentist, one of my roles is to help you take care of your mouth. Some of my patients have issues with mouth sores, thus the topic of today’s message. If you have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two; it is important to come in for an exam. Mouth […]
Preventing Facial Injuries
Facial injuries occur all too often in the Vista area. San Luis Rey Little Leaguers get hit by inside pitches, Camp Pendleton construction workers suffer falls and other accidents at the worksite, and California motorists sustain injuries in detrimental collisions every single day. Accidents at home can also result in serious injury to the face. […]
What is Dental Sleep Medicine?
What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a malady where you have frequent, intermittent delays in breathing […]
5 Smile Makeover Questions For Oceanside Smiles
If you are considering a multi-procedure smile transformation or extensive restorative dental work, here are four considerations: All At Once Or Over Time? At Oceanside Dental Excellence, our smile makeover patients can often receive several (or all) procedures in one visit. It all depends on the specific services needed to achieve your perfect smile. Drs. […]
Know The Facts About Oral Piercings
Body piercings are a common form of self-expression seen around Vista. Today’s post is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Since this is a dental blog, I am sure you expect us to raise all sorts of alarms warning of the dangers of piercings. You are right. Unfortunately, these […]
