Dental Family

We have very amazing patients who have been part of our dental family for numerous years. They are the reason we do what we do! Thank you for trusting us with your smiles! 

Oral DNA -what is it and what does it do?

A swab of your saliva can now identify bacteria in case of resistant, aggressive or early onset periodontal disease. This allows us to treat for the specific bacteria in your mouth and personalize your periodontal treatment. 

Come in and ask us about it!

New in November

Smiles of San Marcos 

is now offering BioTemps® Provisionals, new temporary crowns that give  you the effect of what your new smile will look like .

Come in and ask us about it! 

We are Winter ready!

We are ready for the holiday season with our new fireplace. 

Oh, the weather outside is frightful

But the fire is so delightful

And since we've no place to go

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

-Bing Crosby – Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Halloween 2017

In case you didn't know this, Dr. Jain  really likes Halloween. Who doesn't right? Halloween is the one time a year when kids (and adults!) get to step outside themselves and be something different. 

This year we all stepped back in time and brought the 70's back! 

PERIODONTITIS RAISES BLOOD SUGAR & CAN LEAD TO TYPE 2 DIABETES

The good news? Gum disease treatment CAN help control diabetes. When people with type 2 diabetes get treatment of severe periodontal disease (a deep cleaning) it can lead to a drop in blood sugar levels. The benefit is about the same as you as you would if you added another drug to your usual diabetes medicine! 

Always striving for Excellence

Dr Jain and Pavlina at their continuing education on Advanced Implant Course  !

How do I know I need a root canal?

How do I know I need a root canal?

Diagnosis of a root canal is based on signs and symptoms.

Signs include: decay to pulp and an apical lesion.

Symptoms are very subjective and depend on the patient.

Reversible pulpitis is transient sensitivity to cold. It can progress to irreversible pulpitis which include prolonged sensitivity to cold and to hot. This can progress to sensitivity to biting. Once you have irreversible pulpitis the nerve will ultimately become neurotic. NO dentist at any given time can tell you if your nerve is “healthy.” Absence of symptoms on any given time does not mean the nerve is “ok.” Just because a tooth with decay does not hurt doesn’t not mean the nerve is fine. There are channels in the dentin that connect to the nerve. We can place liners, sedatives to protect the nerve but sometimes the nerve will get sensitive and will need a root canal 

Before and After

Before & After : Old  broken filling with a cavity replaced with a beautiful porcelain onlay. Looks like a new tooth!  

High Sugar Diet

High sugar content in food provides nutrients for acid producing bacteria causing cavities. High blood sugar allows increased flow of acids into enamel reducing resistance to decay. 

How to reduce morning breath?

Easy!
Make sure to brush and floss the night before, including your tongue 

Dental Hygiene

Clean teeth & healthy gums help you have a healthy body. Your mouth is connected to the rest of your body and can affect it. Teeth cleanings are an essential part of maintaining your oral health and a healthy body. Here’s a picture of a Deep Cleaning before and after. 

Before & After

Full Mouth Rehabilitation using All-Porcelain Crowns enabled us to transform her bite & at the same time give her the smile of her dreams.

Adult Orthodontics

Top ten reasons to brush & floss

1. Prevents bad breath
2. Prevent tooth decay 
3. Prevent gum disease 
4. Helps you keeps your teeth as you get older
5. Gives you a beautiful smile
6. Reduces risk of a heart attack 
7. Reduces risk of Diabetes 
8. Reduces risk of a stroke 
9. Reduces risk of other inflammatory diseases 
10. Reduces risk of erectile dysfunctions 

Before & After

It's amazing how a smile is transformed with braces! 

San Marcos Ca Dentist

Patient with 8 mm -size of one tooth-  crowding with previously placed implants ur posterior molar and premolar. Typically to relive crowding we would extract a premolar and move the canine distally. Due to the implant that was not an option. We did limited ortho to reduce crowding to 4 mm , restored the implants on the upper right posterior with crowns and did cosmetic all porcelain crowns on the front teeth. For the lower teeth we did 1 hr in office whitening. There are several new porcelains available now. I used one called liechtenstein for its translucency and strength.

leading cause of oral cancer

Did you know?

Smoking is the leading cause of oral cancer.

Just another reason to quit! 

Oral Cancer

Did you know?

 70% of people diagnosed with oral cancer are heavy drinkers.

www.cancer.gov

toothbrush

Toothpaste

Did you know??

Modern toothpaste is a tube was invented in 1873 by Colgate®. It contains fluoride, cleaning agent,triclosan and natural flavourings.

The first modern day toothbrush was made by William Addis in England in 1780.

Toothpaste

Did you know?

The first toothpaste was invented by the ancient Egyptians. Ancient Egyptian recipe  for toothpaste contained "one drachma of rock salt, two drachmas of mint, one drachma of dried iris flower and 20 grains of pepper, mixed together." 

-telegraph.co.uk

P.S. Don't try this at home 

Orthodontic Before and After

Severe crowding 1 yr treatment time with extraction of 2 bicuspids. 

Thanks Jacqueline!

We want to take some time to thank our patient Jacqueline for her very thoughtful donation to  Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue. Dr Jain is a member of the rescue and  holds it dear to her heart. 

Orthodontic Treatment Before & After

Class 3 molar relationship with excessive overbite and overjet. Upper arch had 9 mm of spacing and lower arch  had 3 mm of spacing. Treatment time 2 yrs 7 mo.

Golden Retrievers from China

On July 3rd we received 2 golden retrievers from China, (Rescues from China's Meat Market). These dogs are amazing! After a 17 hr flight,(not including layovers) with little food and water, they are STILL bouncy balls of energy, full of love for humans  who they have no cause to trust. We are helped by our rescue partners in China. All of our cultures have barbaric traditions that inflict unimaginable cruelty on those that cannot defend themselves. This cannot continue in the name of tradition. Lets work together to abolish this horrific practice. 

Summer 2017

Here is some flowers from Dr Jain's garden 

(BUTTERFLY BUSH) 

Enamel Erosion

Enamel erosion results in sensitivity and tooth decay 
Enamel erosion is caused by acidic foods and bruxism
(grinding your teeth) 

Enamel erosion

Latest trends show more people are experiencing enamel erosion . Enamel erosion is the washing away of enamel due to exposure to acids 

Foods that improve dental health

Foods that improve dental health

-Crunchy fruits and vegetables act as dental detergents and increase saliva flow

-Dairy products like milk and cheese reduce acid in your mouth 

-Raw onions wipes out 4 strains of bacteria in your mouth. Yucky breath though! 

-Cashew nut shell oil fights bacteria that cause tooth decay

-Wasabi makes plaque less sticky 

-Nothing beats water in removing bacteria 

Dental decay is an infectious, chronic, and completely preventable oral disease.

No Smoking with Implants

Smoking increases risk of implant failure! 

Benefits of an "All on 4 Fixed Implant Bridge "

* Enjoy the foods you like, like apples

*Socialize with confidence that your teeth will stay firmly in place 

*Better esthetics 

*Clearer speech

*No messy adhesives

If you are loosing all your teeth, 
an "ALL ON 4 FIXED IMPLANT BRIDGE"
 is a great option! 

vitamin D

Supplemental vitamin D after tooth extraction or periodontal surgery results in increased bone formation & better wound healing.

Braces Before & After

This patients' entire bite rested on wisdom teeth. There was periodontal disease and significant crowding. We first treated the periodontal disease, extracted the wisdom teeth and four bicuspids and then 2 yrs of braces. 

Wow! what a smile makeover!

Bruxism

Source: Pro Teeth Guard

porcelain veneers

Did you know porcelain veneers are custom made thin porcelain shells used to change the shape, size color and position of your teeth?

Patient with 4 broken front teeth and an underbite. We opened the bite with posterior crowns, did crown lengthening on the front 4 teeth to obtain enough tooth axial wall length and to make the gumline as even as possible. We placed crowns on the front teeth for an improved smile.Our material of choice was lava for its strength (zirconia) and esthetics (feldspathic porcelain).

Patient with a 100% overbite causing severe wear of the inside surfaces of the upper front teeth and facial surfaces of the lower front teeth. Teeth grinding caused wear of the chewing surfaces of the posterior teeth.

Patient also has a gummy smile.

Solution:  We opened the bite with Lava crowns on posterior teeth reducing overbite to 60%, giving us enough space to restore upper and lower front teeth with lava crowns.  We also recontoured gingival tissue to reduce gingival display when smiling.  My material of choice was Lava for its strength (zirconia) & beauty

(feldspathic porcelain).

Porcelain Onlay

Existing large composite filling with wear and a mesial crack.

Restored with porcelain onlay. Requires minimal removal of tooth structure . A porcelain onlay looks very natural!

Menopause and Periodontal Disease

A new study published in Menopause, the journal of North American Menopause Society (NAMS) has found the same estrogen therapy used to treat osteoporosis may be effective in reducing periodontal diseases in post-menopausal women. Of the 492 post-menopausal Brazilian women in the study, 113 received a treatment of systematic estrogen alone or estrogen plus progestin, as well as calcium and vitamin D supplements for a 6-month period. The study reported the rate of occurrence of severe #periodontitis was 44% lower in the study’s osteoporosis-treatment group than those in the untreated group. The decline in estrogen levels during #menopause causes loss of bone mineral density which can result in #osteoporosis and affect the jaw, leading to an increased risk of periodontal diseases, according to NAMS.

www.menopause.org

How do I overcome dental anxiety?

 How do I overcome dental anxiety?

*Tell your dentist about your anxiety, they are here to help you, not judge you.

*Discuss your past negative experiences, it tells your dentist what not to do.

*Your dentist can give you a sedative to alleviate anxiety.

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Did you know periodontal disease increases risk of Diabetes by 60%

What does a dental hygienist do for me?

What does a dental hygienist do for me?

A dental hygienist cleans your teeth, examines and educates dental patients on oral disease.

 A regular schedule with the dental hygienist is a great way to " catch things" before they go bad.