Poway residents who have loose or missing teeth as a result of periodontal disease often ask Dr. Beck-Mayo of Southern California Periodontics & Implantology if they qualify to receive dental implants.
Read more »Dental Implants vs Dentures
People lose teeth for many reasons. Two of the most common causes of tooth loss is due to severe gum disease or a dental decay (cavities). If you are missing multiple teeth, or think you may need to have several removed, you’re probably wondering what your options are for replacing your missing teeth.
Read more »The Importance of Dental Implants After Tooth Extractions
If you’ve been told that you need a tooth, or multiple teeth, extracted, you have probably also asked yourself how they will be replaced. The need to replace a missing tooth in the front is critical in maintaining a socially-acceptable smile, however some people wonder why they might need to replace a missing tooth in the back, where nobody can see it.
Read more »Tips to Prevent Periodontal Disease
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,…
Read more »What Conditions Do Periodontists Treat?
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…
Read more »Factors That Can Influence Dental Implant Success
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…
Read more »5 Consequences of Leaving Periodontal Disease Untreated
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-Mayo as soon as possible. The simple truth is that untreated periodontal disease can have significant consequences for your oral health and…
Read more »3 Dental Implant Myths Debunked
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…
Read more »7 Reasons for a Tooth Extraction
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…
Read more »Chewing with Dental Implants
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…
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