If you’ve ever visited a grocery store dental aisle, you know that there are many different types of mouthwash. Some tout their germ-killing abilities, others emphasize their fluoride content, and some claim to whiten teeth while freshening the breath. These are all great benefits, but will they help meet your oral care needs? Many people […]
Optimum Oral Health Includes Exams and Cleanings
If you’ve ever visited our blog here at Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla CA, you’ve probably heard the advice to have dental visits and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels individuals to visit their dentist twice a […]
Oral Health During Pregnancy
Today’s post is for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Carrying a precious child can not only consume your time, but your attention as well. However, don’t forget your needs and your fitness during these vital months. It’s critical to understand that the multitude of changes your body experiences during pregnancy also […]
Oral Health For La Jolla Diabetics
This post from Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla CA is called ‘Oral Health For La Jolla Diabetics.’ Many people with diabetes have dental problems. However, gum disease, tooth loss, and periodontal disease are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. When […]
No Cavities? Thank Your Parents
At Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla CA, we stay on top of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a compelling field of research: genetic dentistry. According to Mary L. Marazita, director of the Center for Craniofacial and […]
Holidays Bring Dental Health Hazards
At Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla CA, we don’t like providing the reality check; especially around the holidays. Everyone wants to think positively and enjoy their time, and that’s well and good. But we would be an ineffective dental team if we didn’t remind you to take extra care of your teeth this holiday […]