How Does Diabetes Impact Oral Health?
DIABETES (ANY TYPE) tends to make good dental health a much more difficult goal to achieve, and…
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We’re Observing TMJ Awareness Month
AROUND 35 MILLION people in the US are affected by temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD or TMJ), which is…
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Happy Halloween From the Dentist!
WHY IS SUGAR so bad for our teeth? Because harmful oral bacteria love to eat it, then excrete…
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What’s Causing Caries in Childhood?
TWO OUT OF every five kids develop one or more cavity by the time they turn eleven. That makes…
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Wisdom teeth Removal | Is it Really Necessary?
Wisdom Teeth Removal in San Diego Typically wisdom teeth emerge between the ages of 17 and 21 but can even show from the age of 14. Some people have all four wisdom teeth erupt, while others may only see one or two appear. There are even some young adults without wisdom teeth due to genetics…
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How Can We Guard Against Gum Recession?
MANY PEOPLE HAVE the idea that gum recession is only a concern for older people (that’s where…
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TikTok Is Full of Dangerous Dental Advice
TIKTOK ISN’T THE best place to go for dental health advice — unless your dentist is active on the app. We’ve…
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Attention Parents: Follow These Teeth Tips
PARENTS CAN DO a few different things to give their kids’ smiles a healthy…
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How Do Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities?
AS A PARENT, maybe you spend a lot of your time worrying about whether your child’s teeth will develop cavities. Obviously, it’s…
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10 Oral Health Tips from Your San Diego Dentist
Barbara Young DDS | Dentist in San Diego, CA We all know that we must brush and floss daily to maintain healthy teeth and gums. However, there are additional tips that can benefit your overall health. Please read below for our ten oral health tips. #1 Practice Good Oral Hygiene Good at-home dental hygiene is…
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