Yesterday, we were presented with a fun case. This very pleasant man came in with a broken upper left molar. Fortunately, he had no pain. There was just barely enough tooth structure allowing us to restore this with a crown. The tooth in front of it also needed a filling, so we went ahead and […]
Jimmy Fallon, the Tonight Show host, chipped his tooth and posts a selfie while in the dental chair. He chipped his tooth while trying to open a tube of scar tissue repair gel. The gel was for a previous finger injury. My hygienist’s mom had a similar accident happen to her. She had arthritis in […]
The first baby tooth to be lost is usually the lower front teeth. This occurs between 5 to 6 years old. Parents and kids get excited because they know if the kids place their baby teeth under the pillow then the Tooth Fairy will come and leave them some money in exchange for the tooth. […]
Last Sunday my son and I were at the park and he is still getting used to his new scooter. He was getting really good but is not used to using the brake so he puts his foot out to slow down. Well, he lost his balance going down a slight hill and fell. No […]
I had a patient email me that he was reading San Diego Magazine and saw that I was included in the Top Dentists List for April 2014. It’s really nice to have the recognition in the magazine. Check out the issue. https://www.sandiegomagazine.com/San-Diego-Magazine/April-2014/Top-Dentists-2014/
Kids will generally lose their first baby tooth at age 5. The lower front teeth are the first to go. I have heard of so many different ways that parents have helped their kids get the tooth out but this video shows a pretty original way. If you ever need help extracting your child’s loose […]
I am sometimes asked how strong dental crowns are. Some people have had a crown chip or break and are concerned that a new crown may not survive the brutal daily use that our teeth endure. I found a video on YouTube illustrating what a Bruxzir type crown can handle compared to a traditional crown. […]
What is the process involved if I am interested in improving my smile? These are questions I get from patients interested in cosmetic dentistry. We start with a consultation to see what your goals are. We will also take photographs, study models, an examination of your teeth, and x-rays. The teeth on the study models […]
My son Oliver had his first dental cleaning. He was so well behaved and tolerated the procedure really well. He especially liked it when our hygienist washed his teeth with the water spray. We love treating kids!
How do I know I have a cracked tooth? You may have a cracked tooth and not know it until it hurts. A crack may be asymptomatic for many years or may grow quickly. Cracks can occur from trauma such as a sports injury, biting on hard objects such as ice or a popcorn kernel, […]
