One procedure that is not very well known by many of our patients is something called “crown lengthening.” San Diego patients that suffer from several common tooth and gum ailments are often the perfect candidates for crown lengthening. In this blog post, we’re going to…
Read more »The Dental Implant Process: What’s Involved?
For individuals living with missing teeth or dealing with unsteady dentures, learning about dental implants can be life-changing. After all, dental implants have a 98% success rate, look completely natural, and allow patients to live normal lives without having to think about the appearance of…
Read more »Difference Between Prophylactic Dental Care & Periodontal Maintenance
The health of your gums and your teeth can have a tremendous impact on your overall health. Gum disease has been linked to many medical conditions and disease including stroke, diabetes, heart disease, early dementia, Alzheimer’s, and even several cancers. That’s why dentists recommend that…
Read more »How Successful Are Dental Implants?
We all know teeth are important, but many people don’t realize how important they are until they are gone. Missing one tooth or multiple teeth can damage a person’s self-esteem, make it difficult for them to eat or speak and even force them to stop…
Read more »How Often Do I Need A Check-Up For My Dental Implants?
Dental implants are incredibly popular and effective for patients in San Diego that need one or more teeth replaced. Implants are small posts that are anchored in the upper or lower jawbone to act as replacements for the root portion of a missing tooth. The…
Read more »When To Visit A General Dentist VS. A Periodontist
When searching for the right medical professional, it may be hard to know the right professional to call for your condition. For example, if you are having gastrointestinal pain, you may not know whether to see your general practitioner, or call a specialist in Poway….
Read more »What Is The Best Way To Choose A Periodontist?
Finding the right medical professional — whether it be a general practitioner, dentist, or specialist — can feel a bit overwhelming. After all, you are entrusting them to take care of your body and your health — and that is extremely important. If you’ve lived…
Read more »What Can I Expect During The First Visit With My Periodontist?
Like most people, you have probably been seeing a general dentist since you were young. Throughout the years, you’ve done your best to keep up with cleanings and general daily care. But now you are dealing with a condition which requires your general dentist to…
Read more »Restoring Your Smile With The Pinhole Surgical Technique
Many dental patients in San Diego feel helpless as they watch their gums slowly recede. Gum recession is extremely common and can happen for any number of reasons including: Gum disease Aggressive tooth brushing Genetics Gum grafting has been the traditional answer to fixing gum…
Read more »5 Signs You Should Visit a Periodontist
Many Poway patients wait for an emergency situation or until they are in severe pain before considering seeing a dental professional. While it’s obvious that a missing or infected tooth requires immediate treatment, some conditions treated by a periodontist are often unrecognized. Here are five…
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