Dr. Tim Collins of Complete Dental Health is dedicated to excellence in dentistry, with over 20 years of experience as a cosmetic dentist. He has transformed the lives of hundreds of patients by providing better dental health and world-class cosmetic enhancements.
When it comes to your oral health, we hope you never have any pains or problems. Good preventive care will help you always feel your best! But even with the best habits, dental problems do happen. In that case, oral pathology is the science and medicine that helps diagnose and treat whatever is making you … Read more
Electric toothbrushes have been on the market for years now, and whether you’re a devout user or a critical skeptic, you may still be wondering: do they really work better, or have we all been duped? San Diego dentist Dr. Timothy Collins is here to break down some of the myths and separate fact from … Read more
There is a law of nature that states: “function follows form.” This saying means that how something appears determines how it works. For example, you may own many screwdrivers of different sizes and shapes (form) to loosen all different kinds of screws (function). Think of a watering can with a long spout that’s perfect for … Read more
When to Straighten Your Teeth There are a lot of reasons to straighten your teeth, and there are a lot of ways to do it. But you may not know that there are many unique times in your life when it might be best to straighten your teeth. In general, dentists begin considering the potential … Read more
You did it! You got the consultation, booked the appointment, and you actually showed up on the big day. You saw the dentist and now all that has left you hungry! The question is: what can you eat after having dental work done? You need some soft food recipes! For some of us, it’s nostalgic … Read more
The seasons seem to fly by, quickly turning into years. Before you know it, your little one is not so little (they grow up so fast!) and it’s time to consider braces. At Complete Dental Health, we highly recommend early intervention when it comes to orthodontics in San Diego. Contrary to the popular belief that … Read more
Remember that guy with the lip ring you had a crush on in high school? I wonder how his teeth are doing now. Don’t get us wrong, at Complete Dental Health, we’re all about the freedom of self-expression, and if body modifications like tattoos and piercings are your thing, we support you. However, as your … Read more
Ah, vacation. The sun, the sand, the… gauze in your mouth? Dental work and recovery might not be your preferred use of your precious vacation days, but some people are packing their bags and heading to exotic locations for dental work in hopes of saving money. As medical education and technology improve all around the … Read more
Don’t be Afraid of the Dentist! We at Complete Dental Health know that some San Diego folks avoid the dentist’s chair like the plague. According to studies at the Dental Fears Research Clinic at the University of Washington, as many as 8% of Americans are too afraid to go to dentists and 20% are too … Read more
Imagine this – you have come to see San Diego dentist Dr. Collins for a cleaning, routine checkup, and Cavity Prevention. The cleaning goes well, but then Dr. Collins tells you that you have a cavity. You’ve been dreading the possibility of this news and now you fear that something must be wrong, since you … Read more