Makeovers For Busy Smiles
Have you been considering upgrading your smile with cosmetic dentistry but are afraid you can’t fit it into your hectic schedule? Let Weston Spencer DDS – Conservative Comprehensive Dentistry put your mind at ease.
Cosmetic dentistry at Weston Spencer DDS – Conservative Comprehensive Dentistry is faster than you think. Some procedures such as teeth bleaching can be done in just one visit to our comfortable office.
If you are one of the many individuals who want to...Read More
Do You Have The Most Common Dental Problem?
At Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla, we restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in techniques and materials have made the impossible not only possible, but affordable for everyone in La Jolla as well.
We emphasize preventive dentistry and dental health. We remind each patient to brush and floss at home twice a day, and see us every six months for a checkup. If we happen to discover a cavity, the earlier it’s treated the better.
Most...Read More
A Great Achievement in Dentistry
Dental implants are one of the greatest advances in the field of dentistry. They are an artificial tooth root that is surgically implanted into the jaw of a patient, to replace a missing root. The implant, in turn, can support an artificial tooth. Dental implants are available from Winston Spencer DDS in La Jolla.
Sometimes we have to take a moment and marvel at human ingenuity. The idea of a dental implant actually goes back at least a thousand years. But implants as we know them today date back...Read More
Celebrity Smiles Without The Annoying Paparazzi
Hello friends of Weston Spencer DDS – Conservative Comprehensive Dentistry!
Close your eyes. Picture the most dazzling smile you have ever seen. Perhaps it is the attractive smile of your significant other. Perhaps it is your favorite actor, actress, or singer. What makes this smile memorable? The brilliant color? The beautiful translucency? The pleasing shape? The alignment of the teeth? All of the above?
Would you like a smile as celebrated as the wonderful image in your mind?...Read More
Dental Implants And Smile Makeovers
In this post from Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla, we ask: makes a beautiful smile?
White teeth? Uniformly-shaped teeth? Straight teeth?
What problems prevent sensational smiles?
Crooked teeth are generally considered unattractive. Yellow or gray teeth lessen the appeal of a smile—even one that is perfectly healthy and aligned.
Beauty, it has been said, is in the eye of the beholder.
There are unique smile characteristics that some men and women proudly show...Read More
Are Toothpicks Good For Cleaning Teeth?
At Weston Spencer DDS, we always remind our patients how important it is to clean their teeth on a regular basis. Not just the front surfaces, but between the teeth, too. This is essential for cavity prevention.
What’s the best way to go about getting those narrow spaces between teeth? That’s an easy one: dental floss. Our rule of thumb is to brush your teeth twice a day, and floss at least once – ideally, just before bedtime.
What about during the day, though? You’ve...Read More
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
This post from Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla looks at the connection between diabetes and oral health, and may be of interest to anyone with diabetes.
Scientists have known for quite some time that people with diabetes have higher rates of gum disease. Maintaining proper blood glucose levels is the key to minimizing the risk of gum disease and related problems for those affected.
Additional research is exploring the reverse relationship. In other words, whether poor oral health...Read More
Sealants Prevent Cavities For Kids
Your child’s first dental exam should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check-up at our Weston Spencer DDS – Conservative Comprehensive Dentistry office in the La Jolla, California area, we can discuss sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces of the teeth.
Sealants protect the teeth and prevent cavities by filling in the crevasses where food particles can get caught and...Read More
Creating Memorable Smiles At Weston Spencer DDS
A smile takes but a moment, but the memory of it lasts forever. You can make your smile memorable and beautiful with a cosmetic dentistry smile makeover at Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla.
Cosmetic dentistry is a broad term that specifies dentistry with an emphasis on aesthetics. We perform general dental procedures in addition to providing advanced cosmetic dental treatments and have specialized training in the latest cosmetic dental procedures and techniques.
Advances in ceramic and...Read More
Should I Get An Implant Immediately After A Tooth Extraction?
Do you have a missing tooth, or one you think is beyond saving? A dental implant from Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla may be just what you need.
There are advantages to combining the extraction and implant placement in one procedure. Let’s talk about the benefits of same-day extraction and implant placement.
1. You retain healthy bone
As soon as a tooth is taken out, the bone begins to recede. A dental implant is the only tooth replacement procedure that prevents or...Read More
