So, how often should you see a dentist? Going to the dental office when you can no longer endure pain is good but not ideal. In order to avoid severe dental problems, your oral health requires general and preventive dental care. So, how often should you visit the dentist? How many times is enough to...
If your gums look a little too red from normal, it might be time for you to pay a visit to a periodontist San Diego. Gum disease, also known as periodontitis, is a very common oral infection that affects the soft tissue and bone that support your teeth. When you don’t treat this condition, the...
You don’t know how easily straighten your smile can be until you know about Invisalign San Diego. Learn more about it and say “bye” to braces If you have crooked teeth, but you don’t see yourself wearing braces. Invisalign San Diego might just be what you’re looking for. Many people don’t like the look and...
When patients get a tooth extracted here with Dr. Kurt, a dentist in Clairemont, San Diego, one of the most common questions from them is “when can I eat after tooth extraction?“ After a surgery like that, eating is one of the main things you should be careful with, that is key in your healing...
Yellow teeth can be number one on your list of insecurities. And well, who in their life hasn’t worried about their teeth looking a little too yellowish? Maybe because somebody pointed it out to you, or the amount of white smiles you see in the media is simply overwhelming. Regardless of how you became self-conscious...
The history of dentistry has some interesting hidden facts that could blow your mind. After reading this, you’ll probably be thankful for being born in an era where dental services are very much evolved. Dentistry wasn’t always as painless and effective as it is today. Most of us wouldn’t have survived a toothache 5000 years...
Today we are talking about deep dental cleaning because there’s a common misconception that this treatment is necessary when patients need to make sure that their teeth are “good and clean.” However, deep dental cleanings aren’t precisely what you might be thinking. It is crucial you know about this, especially if you were skipping regular...
Do you skip your dental hygiene routine frequently? You might think, “It can’t really hurt too much.” It’s pretty easy to have this mindset, as oral health doesn’t get worse from one day to the next. But you can bet it will get worse, and that’s when most people regret not taking care of their...
Your day was going fine until you grabbed a bite of your sandwich, and now you hear a crackling sound coming from your jaw. It might hurt or not, but now you have to deal with jaw popping. The truth is that it really shouldn’t even be an issue unless it hurts or causes your...
If you smoke or consume alcohol regularly, you might want to stick around and learn more about leukoplakia and why you could be at risk of developing it. This condition manifests as a white or a gray area that usually appears on your tongue, inside your cheek, or on the floor of your mouth (and...
