Caring for Your Dentures

Taking Care of Your Dentures with Complete Dental Health, Hillcrest Dentist in San Diego, CA

The image of a glass full of false teeth on the nightstand is plastered all throughout popular culture. You would think that soaking your dentures in water and cleaner is sufficient, but Dr. Timothy Collins reminds us that proper denture care requires more than just that. In fact, denture maintenance is an important part of … Read more

Oral Piercings: Not Cool for Teeth

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

Destination Dentistry – Are the Savings Worth the Risk?

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

A Guide to Cavity Prevention

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

Are Your Teeth Safe from Coffee Stains?

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

Dangers of Plaque: Can Plaque Cause Tooth Loss?

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. Dangers of Plaque is common but it can cause poor oral health if you ignore it. Read below … Read more

Dental Insurance Trends

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

Crowns, Bridges, Dentures & Implants: The Facts

There are lots of ways to deal with missing or damaged teeth. You’ve probably heard one of us at Complete Dental Health talking about implants, dentures, bridges, and crowns, but have you ever wondered what they are and how they work? Dr. Collins knows that folks in San Diego like to be informed, so think of this … Read more

Prevention vs. Treatment of Oral Health

The World Health Organization defines health as “A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Sadly, in our fast-paced culture, many of us settle for less-than-healthy or even truly sick conditions every day. We allow ourselves to be tired, achy, stressed and in pain more often than … Read more