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.
What is the Oral-Systemic Link? You’ve always heard that it’s important to take care of your teeth. Brush and floss every day, and see the dentist for good oral health. But did you know that your oral health could directly affect your overall health? And the road goes both ways—problems with your overall health show … Read more
Biofilm & Oral Wellness is quite literally a “film” or layer of biological matter that forms on teeth, in sink pipes, on river rocks, and more. Biofilm is made of many different things. Think of it as concrete, which contains cement as well as a slew of other materials. It’s likely you’ve been aware of … Read more
It’s common to see people wearing mouth guards in San Diego for protection during all kinds of sports, such as football, basketball, and boxing, but did you know that lots of folks wear mouth guards at night for their dental health? People who grind their teeth (bruxism) and people with sleep apnea can get relief … Read more
Your Mouth: A Picture of Health Did you know that when a dentist looks at your mouth, they can tell a lot more than just how often you’re brushing? It’s true—your oral health is like a window into your lifestyle and habits. San Diego dentist Dr. Timothy Collins should know. We’ve seen mouths from all over in … Read more
Are you or a loved one suffering from the toothache blues? Don’t wait around in pain for the problem to resolve itself. Fix it with Home Remedies for Toothaches. Although we do enjoy spending quality time with our patients at Complete Dental Health, we don’t want any San Diego residents to have to undergo unnecessary … Read more
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction is a really long name… so let’s call it TMJ. That sounds more familiar—you’ve probably heard it before. Maybe some lingering pain in your chewing muscles and bones even have you wondering if you have it. TMJ dysfunction is sometimes called TMD, TMJD, or TMJ Syndrome, especially if there seem to be a number of … Read more
Let’s be honest. If you are like most people in San Diego, you’ve probably put off going to the dentist at one time or another. Some of us have even avoided seeing a dentist for years at a time. Research shows one in three Americans avoids going to the dentist regularly. As the time spent … Read more
Welcome to your mouth! A healthy mouth is necessary for a healthy life. You might be surprised how many different parts work together to make your mouth function. Read more below from Dr. Collins in San Diego to get an in-depth look at the human mouth and how it works. Teeth The look and function of your … Read more
If you’re one of the 40 million Americans with sensitive teeth, you must be familiar with the painful zing that follows a hot drink, a bite of ice cream, or just a deep breath of cold air. These and other elements can cause a sudden discomfort if you have sensitive teeth, also called dentin hypersensitivity. … Read more
We all know that it’s important to take care of our health, but that’s often easier said than done. Health and hygiene routines are an investment of your time every day. So, wouldn’t it be great if you could accomplish more by actually doing less? As it turns out, when it comes to oral health … Read more