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Are you getting or considering getting dental implants? This step-by-step dental implant process will help guide you and answer any questions you may have.

Dr. Carmichael, a VA approved dentist, will be more than happy to serve veterans in need of dental care. Her office is located in Rancho Penasquitos and is in the heart of North County San Diego.

Have you ever taken a sip of an ice-cold drink and felt a pang of pain in your teeth? If so, you probably have sensitive teeth. So here's what to do about extra sensitive teeth!

Gingivectomy is periodontal surgery that removes and reforms diseased gum tissue or other gingival buildup related to serious underlying conditions.

You and your dentist will be long-term oral health care partners; therefore, you should find someone you can be comfortable with.

November is Diabetes awareness month. November is Diabetes awareness month, and there are more than 26 million Americans have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Whether you have Type I Diabetes or Type II, it can harm your whole body significantly, including oral health. Because diabetes affects your whole body, especially your mouth, [...]

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Your health and everyday life are affected by sleep. You feel, look, and perform your best when you sleep well. Your health and well-being can be in jeopardy when you encounter a sleep problem. Obstructive sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep problems. Read about the symptoms, signs, and [...]

With no doubt neglecting your teeth can lead to things such as bad breath, gum disease, and fillings. As science evolves, it has been discovered that it could also cause severe conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and even cancer.   One of the first things kids learn how do at the same [...]

The Facts about fillings DENTAL AMALGAM FILLINGS Dental amalgam is a self-hardening mixture of silver-tin-copper alloy powder and liquid mercury and are sometimes referred to as silver fillings because of its color. It is often used as a filling material and replacement for broken teeth. Advantages ❤ Durable; long lasting ❤ Wears [...]

PFM VS BruxZir® Zirconia Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns (PFM) VS BruxZir® Zirconia Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns (PFM) have been the only method used throughout the years, offering dentists with dependable, and durable restorations. But PFM is becoming a thing of the past. In recent years, more and more dentists turn to the newest alternative, BruxZir® Zirconia [...]