Do you need to restore your smile?

With age comes wear on teeth. This patient had some old fillings and some cracks on her teeth. We chose LAVA crowns to restore her smile.

Come see us and how we can restore your smile.

Winners !

Dr. Jain would like to congratulate and thank all of our patients that entered our monthly raffle. We love making our patients smile and be able to share fun contests! 

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. 

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!

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! 

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. 

Bruxism

Source: Pro Teeth Guard

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).

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.

win 2 movie tickets

Enter to win 2 movie tickets by simply "liking" our facebook page. Each like gets a chance to be chosen to win!

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.

Philips Sonicare™

Is a Philips Sonicare™ a substitute for flossing?

-A floss cleans in between the teeth where a toothbrush cannot reach.

Gum Disease is a painless condition . Only your Dental Hygienist can evaluate and treat your gums! 

Is your morning cup of tea a sensitive issue? 

If your teeth are sensitive to hot or cold water, it can be because of cavities, fractures in your teeth, worn enamel, recession & gum disease. Solutions can range from desensitizing toothpaste to crowns to root canals .Call our office so we can find the right solution for you!  

Oral Hygiene with Smiles of San Marcos 

Some changes happening in the office. Cant wait to hear what our patients think!

Visit our San Marcos Dentist today! 

Consumption of Soda

An average American consumes more than 56 gallons of soft drinks per year, averaging one and a half 12oz cans per day. Sports drinks, including carbonated beverages, fruit juices are most exclusively acidic in nature in order to maintain a fresh and fizzy mouth feel and prevent rapid growth of bacteria. They are the main cause of softening and eroding of your enamel.