Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 17, 2024

If you’re scheduled for periodontal surgery at our San Diego, California office in the near future, you probably have a lot of very important questions: Will it help? Your periodontist has Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 10, 2024

An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 03, 2024

If you have periodontal surgery scheduled at our San Diego, California office, you have many options for your choice of anesthesia. After all, the doctor and our team are trained Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 27, 2024

According to the American Academy of Periodontology, an estimated three out of four Americans suffer from gum disease. In milder cases, the disease is called gingivitis. More severe cases are Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 20, 2024

Today's periodontal office is a very different place than it was in the past. Yes, perhaps the same issues are still being treated, but it's the way in which they Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 13, 2024

Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the best for your teeth. the doctor and our team want you to know which healthy foods can harm your teeth Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 06, 2024

“Crown lengthening”? Probably not an expression most of us are familiar with! In fact, this is a common periodontal procedure designed to improve both the health and the appearance of Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 30, 2024

Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 23, 2024

Cancer has become a common word, and it seems like there is new research about it every day. We know antioxidants are important. We know some cancers are more treatable Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 16, 2024

The effects of bad oral habits are something our team sees all too often. You might have bad oral habits that stem from childhood, possibly because your parents did not Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 09, 2024

Dental health is a reflection of and related to total health. Many people are surprised to learn this. Because tooth and gum decay can be related to many serious health Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 02, 2024

Gum disease starts quietly and invisibly, but can lead to very serious and noticeable consequences if left untreated. Excess plaque and bacteria around the gum line cause irritation. This irritation Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 25, 2024

There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 18, 2024

It's a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 11, 2024

Let’s see… Toothbrush? Check. Fluoride toothpaste? Check. Floss? Check. Two minutes of thorough brushing? Check. Careful cleaning around your brackets and wires? Check. Wait… there’s something else… it’s right on the tip of your… Ah! Your tongue! Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 04, 2024

When we were small, a loose tooth wasn’t a reason to be worried. On the contrary! It was a time to celebrate: A permanent tooth on the way. A sign Read more