Implant procedure

 Step 1: Broken Tooth 
broken tooth extracted and bone graft placed 3 months ago

Step 2: Paralleling pin

Step 3: Zimmer tapered screw vent implant placed -
will take 3-4 months to restore 

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from Dr. Jain and staff at Smiles of San Marcos. A New Year means new goals, new smiles and a new dental insurance maximum that you can use towards getting the smile you have always wanted! Call us today to schedule an appointment for yourself and your family. 

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 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.

Summer 2017

Here is some flowers from Dr Jain's garden 

(BUTTERFLY BUSH) 

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.

staining of teeth

Things that cause extrinsic staining of teeth:

tea, coffee, soda, red wine & tobacco

What does a nightguard do for me?

 What does a nightguard do for me?

*Get a good night's sleep.

*Get rid of headaches.

*Get rid of jaw pain.

*Keeps me from damaging my teeth, crowns, dentures etc.

tension headache

Did you know 80% of all headaches are due to muscle tension.  A bad bite is a leading cause of a tension headache.  Dental signs of a tension headache are sore jaw muscles, teeth grinding, clicking, popping jaw joints. AACP

2016 Insurance Benefits

If you don’t use your insurance  or flex benefits  by the end of 2016 you lose it. So if you have any dental work you’ve put off, call us today so we can get you scheduled and you can take advantage of those benefits/ tax-free dollars you’ve set aside for your health.

Soda and your teeth

Do you like drinking Soda? Here are some tips to help you prevent damage to your teeth if you cant stop your soda addiction. 

• Try different drinks: try beverages containing less sugar such as water, milk and 100 percent fruit juice.
• Rinse with water: After drinking soda , rinse your mouth with water to remove vestiges of the drink that can prolong exposure of tooth enamel to acids.
• Use fluoride toothpaste and mouth rinse: Fluoride reduces cavities and strengthens tooth enamel, so brush with a fluoride-containing toothpaste such as Colgate® Total®. Rinsing with a fluoride mouthwash also can help. 
• Get professionally applied fluoride treatment: Your dental hygienist can apply fluoride in the form of a foam, gel or rinse.

Soft drinks are hard on your teeth. By reducing the amount you drink, practicing good oral hygiene, and seeking help from your dentist and hygienist, you can counteract their effect and enjoy better oral health.

Copyright 2008 Colgate-Palmolive Company.

Happy Veterans Day!

Happy Veterans Day!

As the daughter of a retired Army Major, we often did not see my dad for long periods of time. 

I want to say Thank you to all the veterans and their families for their sacrifice for our safety and liberty 

Patient was missing 4 anterior teeth that were replaced with a fixed bridge. Lava was the material of choice due to durability and aesthetics.

This is tartar or calculus as your hygienist calls it. It is calcified bacterial byproducts. Gross right? This is what causes recession and bone loss (PERIODONTAL DISEASE) This also exacerbates several systemic diseases. 

Can you guess who's car this is?  #braceface #dentalstuff #dentist #sanmarcos

A beautiful before&after with braces on one of our wonderful patients. We offer free orthodontic consultations, come by and see us ! 

Dr. Jain and the whole team at @smilesofsanmarcos want to thank all of our patients for trusting us with your smiles throughout the years! #sanmarcosdentist#patientappreciationday 

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For #patientappreciationday we served watermelon water. Did you know watermelon has Lycopene (the red pigment in the fruit) that reduces stroke risk, watermelon also promotes weight loss, is an anti-inflammatory and helps sore muscles

REMINDER: PATIENT APPRECIATION IS THIS MONDAY FROM 1PM-5PM

COME BY AND SEE US!