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As the holidays approach, it’s easy to get caught up in eating delicious treats like cookies, pies, candy and cakes.  However, those sweet treats can do a number on your oral health, especially if you overindulge. So what’s a holiday-loving, dental health conscious person to do? Here are the top 10 tips for enjoying the […]

Do you enjoy having a glass of wine with your dinner every now and then? Well, it turns out your supposed vice might actually endear several health benefits as well.  You’re probably already aware of the fact that wine helps in preventing breakouts, reduces risk of liver disease, dwindles cancer risks, lowers your cholesterol, regulates

Around four to six months old, most babies start showing signs of teething. Amid all of the irritability, drooling and red and swollen gums associated with teething, parents suddenly become aware of another important aspect of baby safety and health – preventing dental injuries and establishing good oral hygiene. Although it may seem overwhelming, the

The Most Advanced Dental Procedures And Technologies The dentists at the Center for Beautiful Smiles in Chula Vista, Calif., are highly trained in the procedures, materials, and technology to enable them to give you with the perfect smile and excellent oral health. But they don’t simply continue with what they learned during four years of

“You have a cavity.” These are words that everyone dreads hearing when they visit the dentist. Good oral hygiene is obviously the best way to prevent cavities from forming; however, sometimes cavities happen even to those who practice good brushing and flossing. What Exactly is a Cavity?  Cavities are caused when food and bacteria build

Choosing a tube of toothpaste might seem like an easy task, but it is much more complicated than you think. There are toothpastes formulated for whitening your teeth, fighting plaque and tooth sensitivity, just to name a few. What choice is the right one for you and your oral health? Read on for tips on

Sometimes it’s tempting to ignore a missing tooth, especially those back molars that aren’t in plain sight. However, there are health concerns related to missing teeth and it’s important you replace them as soon as possible. Let’s explore why: Better Bite Teeth actually exert pressure on neighboring teeth, which helps keep them strong and stable.

Whether your kid is playing a pickup game of softball in the park, competing in a travel basketball league or battling it out in the pool during a water polo match, injuries are par for the course. And dental injuries, meaning injuries to the mouth and/or teeth, are a lot more common that you may

If you didn’t have braces when you were a kid, or you weren’t diligent about wearing your retainers, you might be considering getting braces as an adult. And you’re not alone – more and more adults are seeking out orthodontic treatment.  However, there are still many myths out there about braces that make many adults

For those patients who don’t like the idea of being in traditional metal or ceramic braces for the requisite 1-2 years to correct their smile, Powerprox Braces are a unique alternative. When a person gets traditional braces, that usually means they’ll be in their braces for 12-24 months to experience the best possible results. However,