Happy friday everyone!! Look at this amazing transformation! beforeandafter by Dr. Rasika Jain and the SmilesofSanMarcos! Call us today 760)480-1750

If something about your teeth or gums is making you self-conscious and preventing you from smiling as broadly as you could be, we have plenty of solutions that can fit your need.

Want to Improve Your Smile?

See what braces, crowns, veneers, teeth whitening, bridges, implants, gum reshaping -- or even a complete dental makeover -- can do for your smile.  !

Healthy Japan 21

Strategy for healthy oral aging. 

The goal is to retain 20 teeth at age 80. Missing teeth are a primary factor in determining quality of life. 

Dry mouth from aging or as a side affect of medications can make your mouth very uncomfortable , cause more cavities & interfere with nutrition!

Does your mouth age?

You bet!

Teeth age (see last blog)

Gums recede, salivary glands produce less saliva, masticatory muscles loose muscle mass!

Maintenance of a functional dentition is important to ensure adequate nutrition and avoid the development of frailty.  

Do Teeth Age??

YES! After 60, 70 years of use, teeth will show changes such as enamel wearing, chipping, fracture lines

& staining!

Oral infection, inflammation & chronic periodontitis are risk factors for diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory disease & cognitive impairment that affect adults. 

Successful aging requires social interactions. A healthy smile is an important part of that dynamic 

In the next two decades 1 in 5 Americans will be 65 years old . Healthy aging requires the ability to masticate healthy foods.

The vicious cycle of dental fear

Those afraid of dental treatment typically delay visits, contributing to more severe dental disease and more invasive and painful procedures. This then reinforces their dental fear. Ask us what can be done to relieve dental fear and allow you to see us for maintenance visits! 

Did you know some herbal supplements like ginkgo, ginger, garlic, vitamin E& ginseng can increase risk of bleeding? If you are taking any of these supplements it’s very important to let your dentist know prior to a tooth extraction.