Tips to Prevent Periodontal Disease

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If you’ve heard about or have been researching periodontal disease, it’s understandable that you may be concerned about possibly developing it. Periodontal disease can cause serious oral health issues, including gum recession, deep pockets of bacteria and pus between your teeth, spaces between your teeth,…


What Conditions Do Periodontists Treat?

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If your San Diego dentist has referred you to Southern California Periodontics & Implantology, you might be wondering, “Why do I need to see a periodontist? What can they do for me that my dentist can’t?” There are many reasons why patients may be referred…


Factors That Can Influence Dental Implant Success

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If you need to replace a missing tooth or have a tooth or teeth that need to be extracted, you should definitely consider dental implants. Join the many San Diego residents who have long known that dental implants are the most state-of-the-art tooth replacement option…


5 Consequences of Leaving Periodontal Disease Untreated

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If you’ve been told you have periodontal disease, or suspect you have it, you need to see a periodontist like San Diego’s Dr. Beck as soon as possible. The simple truth is that untreated periodontal disease can have significant consequences for your oral health and…


3 Dental Implant Myths Debunked

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At our San Diego office, we help several patients who have missing teeth or need teeth extracted, and replace them with dental implants. During our initial consultations, we often hear the same few misconceptions about this tooth replacement system. If you’ve been researching dental implants…


7 Reasons for a Tooth Extraction

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A tooth extraction is a type of oral surgery that will become necessary for some San Diego residents over the course of their lifetime. There are many reasons why one may require this type of oral surgery. Below is a discussion of 7 of the…


Chewing with Dental Implants

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Are you a San Diego resident with missing teeth, who is having difficulty biting down on your favorite foods? Have you tried other tooth replacement options in the past, such as dentures or bridges, only to find out that they can slip and slide, or…


Symptoms of Gum Disease

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You hear about it all the time during mouthwash and toothpaste commercials on San Diego’s most popular broadcast channels – gum disease. In fact, you may have even heard this dental term so much; you think it’s common, no big deal, and nothing to worry…


Caring for Dental Implants

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Whether you’re a San Diego resident with a mouthful of dental implants or just one, you need to know how to properly care for them to make sure they last the lifetime they’re designed to live. Some dental implants patients, especially those who have received…


What Are Possible Sedation Dentistry Options?

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Dr. Beck and her team understand that for many of her San Diego and Poway patients, any type of dental procedure can unearth significant fear and anxiety, particularly if it involves surgery. Whether it’s due to a general fear of the dentist, or a bad…