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Ways In Which Your Gums And Teeth Are Changing As You Age

As we age, our gums can naturally recede, making our teeth appear longer. This is due to the normal wear and tear on the gums over time.

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What To Know About Receding Gums

Gingival recession, or gum recession, is what happens when gum tissue is recessed and lowers its position on the tooth, exposing the roots o

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Is Invisalign Right For You?

Get the smile you love shouldn't be awkward. Straighten your teeth with Invisalign.

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How to treat canker sores

There is no cure for canker sores but you may be able to reduce how often you get them by avoiding foods that irritate your mouth. Spicy...

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Voted the 2022 Union-Tribune Readers Poll Best Cosmetic Dental Office in San Diego

To Our Valued Patients, With your amazing efforts, we have again been Voted the 2022 Union-Tribune Readers Poll Best Cosmetic Dental...

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bruxism, The clenching / Grinding of Teeth

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

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Flossing Basics

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

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Love your teeth on Valentine's Day

Since most candies are packed with sugar, they are all capable of causing damage to your tooth enamel. However, some candies are much...

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Dental Myth: Knocked out teeth are lost forever

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...

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Chew on this

Gum: When it comes to chewing gum, it's the type of gum you chew that makes a difference in whether it's helpful or harmful to your...

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Anatomy of a tooth

Let’s start with the basic, teeth, in humans, have an external and internal structure: #tooth #teeth #dental #dentist...

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What is tooth decay?

Tooth decay is a degradation process that results in permanent structural damage to the infected tooth. It is also known as ‘tooth...

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The 5 key phases of tooth decay

PHASE 1: White Spots ~ The first stage of tooth decay involves the appearance of yellowish spots or chalky white areas on the surface of...

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Dry mouth, what to do when you have it

Dry mouth is not a normal part of aging. If you have dry mouth, talk to your dentist or doctor. Dry mouth can be a sign of certain...

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Healthy brushing technique

Most Adults do not brush properly. This can lead to recession of the gums and missing areas of the teeth that need to be cleaned....

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Weather and dental issues

Undeniably, drinking hot chocolate, wrapping yourself up with a thick blanket or playing in the snow during winter are all fun-filled...

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Handling dental emergencies

Accidents happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth. For all dental...

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Cavity prevention

Tooth decay is caused by bacteria. Bacteria use the sugars and foods that you eat to produce acid. This acid slowly removes the minerals...

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Receding Gums: Beware and Take Care

It can be scary and painful to have receding gums, but you don't need to worry. There are several steps you can take at home that may...

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A reason to smile

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...

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Dental Health Blog.

Ways In Which Your Gums And Teeth Are Changing As You Age

What To Know About Receding Gums

Is Invisalign Right For You?

How to treat canker sores

Voted the 2022 Union-Tribune Readers Poll Best Cosmetic Dental Office in San Diego

bruxism, The clenching / Grinding of Teeth

Flossing Basics

Love your teeth on Valentine's Day

Dental Myth: Knocked out teeth are lost forever

Chew on this

Anatomy of a tooth

What is tooth decay?

The 5 key phases of tooth decay

Dry mouth, what to do when you have it

Healthy brushing technique

Weather and dental issues

Handling dental emergencies

Cavity prevention

Receding Gums: Beware and Take Care

A reason to smile

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