If you take good care of your oral health today you can avoid painful and costly problems down the road and greatly improve your chance at having a healthy smile for life.
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
Sore jaw? Restless nights? Play sports? If any of these apply to you, you might be surprised to hear that you could use a mouthguard! Functions of Mouthguards Mouthguards are solid pieces of plastic that keep your teeth and jaw in a specific resting position. The basic function of a mouthguard is protection. Mouthguards help … 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 and routine checkup. 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 have been … Read more
First things first, put your worries away! We are not about to tell you that your coffee drinking days are over. We know that each shot of caffeine is crucial and we cherish our coffee, too! Here at Complete Dental Health, we want to educate you on what causes coffee stains and what you can do to … Read more
If you’ve ever gone too long between brushing your teeth, you know how slimy and dirty your teeth can feel. Some people lovingly call this layer of grime “teeth sweaters.” But it has a real name: plaque. Plaque is common but it can cause poor oral health if you ignore it. Read below for more … Read more
Above any other medical need, people are more likely to skip seeing the dentist because they can’t afford it. Many people choose not to buy dental insurance because it’s an added cost without a lot of perceived value. For some reason, people simply feel more comfortable taking this risk because they don’t fully understand the … Read more
