Dental Health Blog.

We have great news to share! We are honored to be nominated again and hope to have your endorsement and votes for Best Cosmetic Dental office in San Diego in the Union Tribune readers poll. Please vote under the HEALTHY LIVING Category for Cosmetic Dentist Office. Voting takes places April 10 to May 10 with winners announced July 31. We look forward to see you all again soon and really appreciate your continued support for our practice. Thanks, Dr. Dixon and Staff #bestof #u

We love our patients! “As most people, I loathe going to the dentist. However every time I go see Dr Dixon my anxieties are put at ease and I feel silly being so fearful. The staff is courteous and genuinely kind. They go out of there way to make you feel like you are a VIP. Example - I haven't been there in probably 5 years (horrible I know yes) but one of the hygienists still remembered me. Whether or not she really did or not, making me believe that, now THAT is good custo

What is a dental crown? A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth as a cover to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance. The crowns, when cemented into place, fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line. Permanent crowns can be made from various materials including; Stainless steel All metal (such as gold or another alloy) Porcelain-fused-to-metal All resin All ceramic Dental Crowns

Bruxism refers to the clenching or grinding of teeth. This condition can occur at any age, but is generally thought to occur due to stress

Flossing is an essential part of the tooth-cleaning process because it removes plaque from between teeth and at the gumline, where periodont

As we await detailed operational guidelines and exact reopening details, we are hopeful that we will be able to reopen by May 15 or June 1.

Dental Bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material (a durable plastic material) is applied and hardened with a special light, which ultimately "bonds" the material to the tooth. Unlike veneers and crowns, which are customized tooth coverings that must be manufactured in a lab, Dental Bonding can be done in our offices. Another advantage, compared with veneers and crowns, is that the least amount of tooth enamel is removed. Also, unless Dental Bonding is bei

Though many hockey players consider a lost tooth a badge of honor, it is possible to re-implant a knocked-out adult tooth. A severed root experiences damage to blood vessels and tissue, but the ligaments connecting the tooth to the bone can be re-formed. The key to a successful re-implantation is how the missing tooth is stored and for how long. Assuming you can find the tooth, avoid scraping off any dirt particles, as you risk damaging the root further. Instead, rinse it gen

1. Go on a white-teeth diet:  What goes in shows up on your teeth. So if you’re drinking a lot of red wine and black tea, or smoking cigarettes, expect the results to show up as not-so-pearly whites. Other culprits include colas, gravies and dark juices. The bottom line: if it’s dark before you put it in your mouth, it will probably stain your teeth. Step one: brush your teeth immediately after having foods that stain. Step two: regularly use a good bleaching agent, either fr

Tooth decay is a degradation process that results in permanent structural damage to the infected tooth. It is also known as ‘tooth cavity’ and scientifically as ‘dental caries’. The tooth decay process occurs through varies phases. As each phase progresses, the infection spreads to the tip of the root. After each meal, food debris cling to the teeth. If you do not brush these debris away, the bacteria in the mouth transform the sugars in the food debris into acids. These acid

More than a quarter of U.S. adults are dishonest with dentists about flossing! As part of its national “Love the Gums You’re With” campaign, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) released a new national survey that reveals more than a quarter (27 percent) of U.S. adults admit they lie to their dentist about how often they floss their teeth. Additionally, more than one-third of Americans (36 percent) would rather do an unpleasant activity, such as cleaning the toilet (1

Undeniably, drinking hot chocolate, wrapping yourself up with a thick blanket or playing in the snow during winter are all fun-filled experiences which one wouldn't’t wish to miss. However, very cold weather can be damaging to the body. This can make our lips chapped, it can dry out or skin and this can even make us suffer from tooth pain or sensitivity. Many of us wonder if teeth also have winter blues. This is because countless of people notice that they usually feel sudden

Your smile is one of the first thing people notice about you — and when you feel good about it, it shows! We offer custom fitted take home bleaching trays, which are an easy and effective ways to brighten and whiten your smile. Each tray is fabricated using a detailed impression of the patient's teeth to ensure a custom and precise fit. The take home trays allow for a more customizable bleaching experience, particulary important for those patients with sensitive teeth. Ask us