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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

Gingival recession, or gum recession, is what happens when gum tissue is recessed and lowers its position on the tooth, exposing the roots of the teeth. This can be caused by any number of life habits, and your course of treatment is often dependent on the cause of the problem. 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 serve as effective treatment for receding gums, depending on the se

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

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.

We use our teeth to smile, chew, talk, and laugh, but you most likely didn't know these facts about your teeth: #1 Sour can be just as bad as sweet.  Sugar isn’t the only dental villain that undermines healthy teeth. Acidic, low-pH foods -- sour candy, soft drinks, fruit juices -- soften teeth. The result: enamel erosion and diminished tooth size. “Citric acid is the worst acid for your teeth,” says Martha Keels, DDS, chief of pediatric dentistry at Duke’s Children’s Hospital

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

Let’s start with the basic, teeth, in humans, have an external and internal structure: #tooth #teeth #dental #dentist #cosmeticdentistsandiego External Structures • Crown: The part of the tooth that is above the gums. • Root: The part that’s hidden below the gums. Internal Structures • Pulp: The innermost part of the tooth, which contains blood vessels and nerves. • Dentin: The layer that surrounds the pulp. • Enamel: A hard, protective outer layer that covers the crown. • Ce

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 diseases or can be caused by certain medications or the result of medical treatments. If you have dry mouth: don’t use tobacco or drink alcohol drink water regularly—with and between meals avoid drinks that contain caffeine such as colas, coffee and tea since it can dry out your mouth chew sugarless gum or suck on sugarless candy to stimulate sali

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

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. (infographic courtesy of the ADA American Dental Association) #brushing #oralhealth #dentist #dental #sandiegodentist

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 serve as effective treatment for receding gums, depending on the severity of the problem. The first step for addressing an oral health matter is to consult your dentist to find out whether your oral health requires further measures. Gingival recession, or gum recession, is what happens when gum tissue is recessed and lowers its position on the