Treating gum disease with the Perio Protect Method It’s not a surprise that everybody craves a perfect healthy smile. Maintaining a bright smile isn’t as easy for everybody though. Some people forget to manage a routine for their oral health and it can have a bad affect towards their mouth. Gum disease is a central [...]
Tips for maintaining healthy teeth during the Holidays The Holidays are here once more, and we all know that we are going to come across a lot of guilty pleasures. The biggest culprit of those pleasures will definitely be…. you guess it. FOOD! Whether its yummy desserts or drinks that pull you in a [...]
Preventing Periodontitis Disease before it’s too late Periodontitis Disease can sound pretty intimidating and it can be. But how can you get it, where does it come from, and how does it affect your health? What is Periodontitis disease? Periodontal is also known as gum disease. Gingivitis is the beginning stage of Periodontitis. It [...]
When it comes to Halloween, we all know that candy is a major part of the spooky holiday. Knocking door to door to receive sour gummies, carmely gooey chocolates or gum that look like eyeballs can all be very enticing to children as well as adults. But are you putting your mouth’s health at risk?How [...]
What is Bone Grafting and How It Ties to Dental Implants? As you walk into the Dr. Carmichael’s office, you start getting pretty excited. You can’t wait to tell Dr. Carmichael that you’re finally ready for dental implants. Soon, you’ll have the winning smile you were used to seeing and you can say goodbye [...]
First Aid Tips From Your Emergency Dentist in San Diego Dr. Carmichael Last week, you started feeling a familiar ache in that one problem tooth you have in the back of your mouth. Since you’re accustomed to this intermittent pain, you didn’t think anything of it. You went about your normal routine of brushing [...]
What is a Waterpik? There is something special about a warm, welcoming smile. Beauty aside, though, there is also something vital about a healthy smile. Oral health doesn’t end with our teeth. We have learned this through centuries of history filled with tooth loss, discomfort, and bad breath. In addition to brushing our teeth, [...]
Why is it so Important to Use Sports Mouth Guard? We know what you’re thinking, mouth guards are the key to staying safe on the field, right? Yes, they are a big part of it, but it takes more than just a mouth guard to keep your kids from getting a chipped tooth while [...]
Do Electric Toothbrushes Clean Better Than Regular Toothbrushes? Since electric toothbrushes spin at a rate of about 30,000 strokes per minute it’s easy to believe that they clean better than a manual brushing. But is it true? We are all different and different things work better for some then others. So the answer is [...]
Why are dental implants better than dentures or bridges? Dr. Carmichael and her team know that dental implants are the gold standard for replacing teeth for a reason – they’re superior to dentures, partials, and fixed dental bridges for many reasons: Jaw Strength – Unlike bridges and dentures that cause your jawbone to recede [...]
