Gum disease, also known as periodontitis, affects a significant number of people worldwide. It is a chronic, progressive illness that starts with gum inflammation and can eventually lead to tissue and bone loss. In severe cases, it can even lead to tooth loss. Weston Spencer DDS, a leading dental practitioner, is here to discuss the […]
The Dark Reality of Dead Teeth and How Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla CA can Help
Dental problems are becoming more common in today’s society, and people are now much more aware of the importance of looking after their oral health. However, few people are aware that they could have dead teeth. Having a dead tooth may not seem like a big deal at first, but it can cause severe health […]
Denture Wearers Can Preserve Their Jaw Bone and Facial Shape
More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth. And 120 million are missing at least one tooth. (American College of Prosthodontists) 90% of men and women without teeth wear dentures. Are you one of them? Dentures aren’t the ideal tooth replacement If so, how are your dentures working for you? Do they slip around […]
2023 Is The Year To Replace Missing Teeth
If you or someone you care about lost a tooth this year, but haven’t yet dealt with the issue, Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla CA suggests a consultation with our dental implant team immediately. Why the rush? Though your missing tooth might not be an aesthetic issue now – maybe it’s far enough back […]
Is Your Smile Holding You Back?
In this post from Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla CA , we begin with something we’d classify as Murphy’s Law: one of those things that’s bound to happen. You leave the house on a pressing errand, looking completely disheveled. Inevitably, you bump into someone you know. How do you feel in your ill-fitting sweatpants […]
Are Dental Implants Experimental?
Dental implants are tooth replacement marvels that have been placed in millions of people. They look and function just like the real thing, and are available at Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla CA. Technically, dental implants are not replacement teeth. The actual implant is a titanium post that is inserted into your jaw. In […]