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TMJ: What It Is and How It Affects Your Life
posted: Sep. 19, 2014.
Can you imagine living with a jaw pain so severe that you couldn’t chew or bite into anything without a shooting pain going through your head? Or what about living Read more -
Why Teeth Whitening Might Be For You
posted: Jul. 30, 2014.
Getting pearly white teeth isn’t as simple for some people as it is for others. Granted, there are some individuals who only have to brush with Crest whitening toothpaste in Read more -
Why Do I Need a Root Canal?
posted: Jul. 30, 2014.
“Root canal.” While those two words still cause shivers to run up many a patient’s spine, at Lakeshore Family Dentistry, we know that root canals today aren’t nearly as invasive or Read more -
How to Prevent Oral Cancer in 4 Easy Steps
posted: Jul. 22, 2014.
Oral cancer is a rapidly spreading disease in the U.S., with close to 37,000 Americans being diagnosed annually. The thing about this disease though is that it can be so Read more -
Why Tony Gwynn Speaks Out Against Smokeless Tobacco
posted: Jul. 22, 2014.
A few weeks ago, San Diego residents and baseball fans everywhere mourned the loss of Padres’ star Tony Gwynn. While it is no doubt a tragic shame that such a Read more -
This Summer, Teach Your Child to Take Responsibility for Their Own Oral Health
posted: Jul. 10, 2014.
Attention Parents: Now that summer is finally here, we understand that you’re given a sort of “break” from all the running around that usually accompanies the school year. HOWEVER, that Read more -
A No Fuss, No Muss Way of Getting the Smile You’ve Always Wanted
posted: Jun. 25, 2014.
When individuals think about getting a “brand new smile,” they’re reluctant to actually pull the trigger because they believe that their only options are implants or a full on smile Read more -
What To Expect When You Get Your Wisdom Teeth Removed
posted: Jun. 25, 2014.
In a previous blog post we covered the reasons you might need your wisdom teeth removed, and what the consequences of keeping them in are. That being said, a lot Read more -
Should You Get Those Wisdom Teeth Pulled?
posted: Jun. 17, 2014.
Congrats graduates! You made it through what probably felt like the longest 4 years of your life, and now you’re off to experience what many claim are the greatest 4 Read more -
Nothing Enhances a Tan Like a Bright, White Smile!
posted: Jun. 17, 2014.
Now that summertime is finally here and the sun is out for good (well, a majority of the time ;) ), everyone is busting out their bikinis and board shorts Read more -
Baseballs Break Teeth – Protect Your Child’s
posted: Jun. 09, 2014.
Baseball season is finally upon us, and while I absolutely love the sport, I know first hand how dangerous it can be—especially to your oral health! That being said, I Read more -
Celebrate Fishing Season with This Great Recipe
posted: May 21, 2014.
In celebration of the opening of fishing season, we have decided to dedicate a blog to fish—salmon in particular. Why salmon? Because it is high in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) Read more -
Oil Pulling: What It Is and Why We’re Grossed Out By It
posted: May 21, 2014.
Oil pulling. For those of you out of the loop, I should inform you: I am NOT referring to the act of pulling crude oil from the ocean or a desert Read more -
Team Building Taken to the Next Level
posted: May 21, 2014.
Have you ever experienced something so awe-inspiring and so uplifting that, when asked about it, you have no words to describe it? Moments like this don’t happen very often, but Read more -
9 Things We—and Every Other Dentist—Wants You To Know
posted: May 01, 2014.
We see a lot of misconceptions in dentistry, so I’ve gathered the top nine and decided to address them for you. Here they are: 1. Dental x-rays don’t cause nearly as much Read more -
5 Reasons to Splurge on Your Smile
posted: May 01, 2014.
So, you don’t think the couple hundred dollars a year on your smile is worth it? A lot of people don’t, but here are five reasons the people who DO Read more