Tartar cannot be removed by simple brushing and flossing, but only through professional cleaning by your dentist. Plaque refers to the slimy, sticky substance that collects on the surface of the teeth. It is the major cause of both tooth decay and gum disease, making it extremely important to get rid of plaque deposits before …
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Wearing a mask might have caused you to notice that your breath doesn’t smell as great as you thought it did. Not only is bad breath embarrassing, but it could also indicate that there’s a bigger problem at bay. If you want to freshen your breath, we recommend finding out what the cause of your …
If you’re expecting, congratulations! Pregnancy is both fun and strenuous. The excitement of bringing a new life into the world pairs perfectly with busy planning. During pregnancy, your body will experience an increase in hormone levels. Though many people don’t think about the effect hormones have on oral health, your hormones can cause bacterial and …
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Like tooth decay, another common oral health problem around the world is halitosis, or what is commonly known as bad breath. According to statistics, as much as one in every four Americans experience this problem. One time many people tend to experience bad breath is following oral surgery. While popping those breath mints and practice …
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Oil pulling is one of the latest holistic trends that have popped up on the internet as a way to enhance oral health. The technique, however, is not new. Oil pulling stems back to over 3,000 years ago as Ayurvedic medicine (traditional Indian system). Its purpose is to remove bacteria to promote oral hygiene. Some …
Visiting your dentist a regular basis, along with meticulous oral hygiene, is the key to oral health. For embarrassing oral health issues like bad breath, however, you can actually fix it at the comfort of your own home instead of going to your best dentist San Diego right away. Unfortunately, there are a lot of causes …
Fluoride is a very important mineral that helps keep the teeth strong and healthy. It helps protect the teeth from decay, or reverse the early signs of decay when the destruction already exists. It does so by neutralizing or counteracting the harmful effects of the acids produced by decay-causing bacteria. But much like any other …
In California, we’ve been relatively lucky when it comes to COVID-19, experiencing relatively few cases and even fewer deaths. That’s why we’re among the states that are opening now, which means that you’re now welcome to come to our office in Chula Vista for routine dental care. And now is a great time to do …
We all have those friends who push off going to the doctor or the dentist as long as they can. They wait and wait until they simply can’t bear the pain anymore, then they schedule an appointment for a procedure. Unfortunately, when we wait too long to visit the dentist, the problems in our mouth …
Bone disease, particularly osteoporosis, is one of the most common health concerns among older men and women. Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones become less dense, making them weaker, more brittle, and more likely to fracture. In the US alone, at least 50 million people are either at high risk for osteoporosis or already …
