We are pleased to offer a full range of dental care services and dental treatments. Our dental services include: children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, laser, preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry.
Think back to the days when your tongue served two main functions: licking soft-serve ice cream cones and taunting a sibling when you stuck it out in his direction. But the tongue actually goes beyond melting desserts and young attitude. Here are ten human tongue facts, including some of its functions. The Average Tongue Is Four Inches Long The tongue consists of two parts: anterior and posterior. The anterior tongue is mostly visible and about two thirds of the tongue's total length. The posterior tongue sits near the back of the throat and measures the other one third in length. To read the entire article by Steve Auger, please visit Colgate.com
We use state-of-the-art sterilization for dental instruments that are re-used. These are placed in an autoclave, which is monitored by an outside lab. This ensures all standards of safety and cleanliness are met after each use. Single-use tools are discarded after one treatment.
We want to assure you we maintain only the highest standards when it comes to your health.
Every unsightly problem in your teeth can be taken care of. With veneers, you can correct misshapen teeth, deep discoloration, or wide gaps in just two visits! Our porcelain veneers are very durable, and this thin covering is bonded to your natural teeth to give a straight, uniform appearance to your teeth.
They also work well for cracked, chipped, or worn-down teeth. They conceal the problem tooth and blend with surrounding teeth, as the shade of the veneer matches your natural enamel.
The habit: “Tooth enamel is a crystal. Ice is a crystal. When you push two crystals against each other, one will break,” Dr. Messina says. “Most of the time it’s the ice, but sometimes the tooth or a filling will break.” The solution: Drink chilled beverages without ice, or use a straw so you're not tempted. “The risk of chewing ice is greater than any pleasure that comes from chewing it,” he says. “Besides, ice is really cold!” To read the entire article please visit MouthHealthy.org Melinda Marino DDS Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 9910 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite D San Diego, CA 92131 (858) 578-0800 MelindaMarinoDDS.com