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New Year’s Resolution Bad For Your Teeth?

Definition of New Year’s Resolution : a promise to do something differently in the new year <Her New Year’s resolution is to exercise regularly.> ~Merriam-Webster A New Year’s resolution is a tradition, most common in the Western Hemisphere but also found in the Eastern Hemisphere, in which a person resolves to change an undesired trait or behavior. […]

What Are YOU Thankful For?

No doubt a favorite holiday of so many. But why? Well, as we celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s natural to reflect on the namesake and meaning of the Holiday. For many of us, the Thanksgiving means turkey dinners, pumpkin pie, football games, parades, family, friends, or the beginning of Christmas holidays. In the United States, Thanksgiving Day […]

What Is An Oral Surgeon?

What Does It Take To Be An Oral Surgeon? It’s time to go back to basics. Sometimes we forget what our doctors and care providers went through to become highly trained professionals. While we see them as the caring individuals who “magically” know about our problems and how to fix them, we don’t know all […]

Go Padres!

Ok, had to throw that in there to get your attention. But now that we have it, let’s talk about oral health and the immune system. Good dental hygiene not only impacts the health of your mouth, but impacts the health of your immune system and overall health. A doctor in the United Kingdom did […]

Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Did You Know? All Impacted Wisdom Teeth are Not Created the Same Summer is a common time when many college students return home, and many of them take the opportunity when away from school to have their wisdome teeth removed. We thought therefore it would be a good time to have a little review […]

Fun in the Sun Dental Tips

Here are Five “Fun in the Sun” Dental Tips to Help You Smile All Summer Long! It’s July and Summer is now in full swing! As the weather continues to heat up, there are even more reasons to care for your smile. Enjoy the sunshine, sports, and summery treats without damaging your pearly whites. FIVE […]

Happy 4th of July!

Celebrating Independence! Today marks the anniversary of the United States, and most Americans mark Independence Day with parades and elaborate fireworks displays, picnics, and barbecues. But here are some fun facts about our nation and it’s symbols that you may not know. – On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration […]

Fun Facts–Father’s Day

June 19, 2022 is Father’s Day It’s Time for Dads to Take Center Stage! Every year on the 3rd Sunday in June, we honor fathers. Father’s Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of […]

The Age of Wisdom…Teeth!

As the school year winds down, many young adults will be returning to their hometown of San Diego for the three S’s — Sun, Surf, and Surgery! We know you were not expecting the last one but it’s true. Many college-aged men and women are informed by their dentists that they need their wisdom teeth […]

TMJ–More Than Just a Pain in Your Jaw

We are specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of TMJ disorders. But what exactly does that mean and how can it affect me? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a small joint located in front of the ear where the skull and lower jaw meet. It permits the lower jaw to move and allows for movement, […]

What’s in YOUR Easter Basket?

Spring has Arrived, and Easter is Just Around the Corner! Time for Baskets and Bunnies… Spring brings many things: warmer weather, longer days, rainy days, blooming flowers, and Easter! For many people, Easter is the most important Christian holiday of the year, and is celebrated by over 2 billion people around the world. […]

Ready for Valentine’s Day?

There are a few definite, known things about Valentine’s Day. Everyone knows that Valentine’s Day is a day of love, that we are supposed to shower our loved ones in displays of affection, and that we are usually eat an unhealthy amount of chocolate. Some revel in the glory of love while others claim the […]