Happy summer from your Solana Beach Dentist! Do you and your family have any big summer plans this year? Whether you’ll be going up north to the lake, camping in the woods with kids, or heading out on a big
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Summer sunshine tends to bring out more smiles in children everywhere, but to keep those smiles bright Solana Beach Smiles has some helpful tips. With the plentiful activities of summer, children are at a greater risk of having dental accidents.
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As consumers continue to become more educated about how to conduct business in a more environmentally-responsible manner, it’s no surprise that “green dentistry” is rapidly gaining popularity. Green dentistry is dental care focused on employing materials, procedures, and technology that
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When someone experiences facial pain, the sensation can negatively affect virtually everything he or she does. Even a slight movement of the head can be painful. The pain can begin as a slight ache but may eventually develop into a
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A healthy smile can be marred by cavities. This form of tooth decay occurs when built-up plaque creates holes in the enamel covering a tooth’s surface. Without proper treatment, cavities can cause permanent damage to the sensitive tissue and nerves
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During some trips to the dentist’s office, you will be asked to have dental X-rays taken. X-rays need to be taken periodically, to allow your dentist to monitor any changes in the health of your teeth and gums and detect
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Tooth pain or jaw soreness after waking up in the morning could be the first signs you suffer from bruxism – also called teeth grinding. Bruxism is a common dental condition. It affects a significant number of adults and children
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Good protection for your joints, knees, and elbows will not help you if you get hit in the face. With a strong blow to the face, your smile could be ruined forever or worse; you could suffer a concussion. Often
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Many pregnant women don’t get the dental care they need, despite the association between oral health and pre-term deliveries. In 2013, a well-known news outlet told the story of Luatany Caseres, a young woman who suffered a seriously infected tooth
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