Carlsbad Dentistry Blog

It’s a nice spring day and you have plans to head outside to enjoy the beautiful California weather, when you realize that a pain is developing on one side of your face from a toothache. Your first thought is, “How can I get some relief?” You also wonder, “Is this considered an emergency?” Your dentist is weighing in to answer those questions and provide you with some guidelines on what to do in emergent situations.

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There are so many different advertisements that companies put out that are meant to grab your attention online, but there’s one in particular that is doing more harm than good: charcoal teeth whitening.

When you see your favorite social media influencer scrubbing their teeth with a black, gunky toothpaste, there’s that initial shock factor, then amazement that their teeth actually do appear brighter than before. But before you go and purchase your own charcoal toothpaste, your cosmetic dentist wants you to read this post first! Learn about the safer, tried and true ways to brighten your smile here.

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When your coworker walks into the office, it’s as if they own the room. You sit back, peaking over your cubicle wondering, “How can I gain confidence like that?”

Believe it or not, your coworker’s sudden boost of self-esteem may not just be naturally from their charismatic nature, it could be because they’ve improved the appearance of their smile with sparkling, attractive porcelain veneers!

Altering the look of your teeth to match your dream smile would have anyone chatting and smiling to show off their new look. Continue reading to learn more about how you could be the next one to benefit from this quick and easy cosmetic procedure.

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Do you feel like you spend most of your time driving everyone in the family to their activities and appointments? If so, you might wonder why no one ever told you that, as a parent, “chauffeur” would be such a big part of your job description!

As a family dentist, we understand that your most valuable asset is time. That’s why we provide comprehensive dental care for every member of the family. Learn more today about the convenience of a “one-stop-shopping” kind of dentist!

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To say that your dental health is important is an understatement. Therefore, you understand how vital it is to find the right professional to provide the oral care you need. The problem is that you don’t know where to start in finding the best dentist. What criteria should you use, you wonder? Thankfully, your dentist in Carlsbad has some simple guidelines that you can use to find the right fit for you. Continue reading for these tips and to learn how beneficial preventive dentistry can be for your oral and overall health.

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If you’re searching for a dental restoration to replace your teeth, you need one that will last for years to come and look like your natural teeth. Thankfully, dental implants can do just that and so much more! But which type of dental implant is best for you? Learn all about dental implants to make an educated decision in this week’s blog post.

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You’ve had a long oral health journey already. You’ve faced tooth loss, restoration your teeth with dental implants, and now you have another problem: your current dental implants are concerning you. If you’ve been noticing a few problems with your dental implant, you might need to have it restored from your local implant dentist. Learn more about implant restoration in this week’s blog post.

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Extra-extra, read all about it! There’s a new trend that you must know about! It’s called oil pulling, and the word has gotten out that Hollywood celebrities are raving over it. Although the popularity is growing, your dentist is concerned about the lack of evidence that this process actually works. Dr. Megan A. Shelton dives into this new phenomenon to set the record straight, so before you rush out to have this procedure done, read further.

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