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!