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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Most of my San Diego patients don’t think of their gums until they cause pain or discomfort. Other than chronic periodontal diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis, gum recession is one of the top reasons that patients come to my office. When your gums recede, they…
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Dental implants are a long-term solution for San Diego patients missing one or more teeth. Unlike other dental procedures, placing a dental implant will provide patients with a lifetime replacement for their missing teeth. Dental implants include three parts: Implant: A small titanium screw that…
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Dr. Tina Beck-Mayo is a board-certified periodontist who provides high-quality oral health care and compassion to patients in the San Diego area, including Poway and Rancho Santa Fe. Her exceptional skill and experience have made her a leader in the field of periodontics. She specializes in dental implant placement, treatment of periodontal disease, and she has been internationally recognized for her extensive research on bone grafting.
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