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Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Does your spouse SNORE?  Twenty-three percent of sleep partners sleep in separate rooms due to snoring.  Snoring is the first sign of a medical condition known as “Sleep Apnea,” which can be a serious health problem for individuals. Sleep Apnea occurs when one’s breathing is disrupted during sleep.  Left untreated, it can cause hypertension, diabetes, depression, stroke, […]

What will the future of dental health coverage look like if Obamacare is repealed and replaced? Academy Health, a nonprofit health service research organization, recently featured five panelists with expertise in health policy, economics, dentistry, and public health. The discussion was centered on two topics: 1) When Obamacare was created, why was dentistry for adults […]

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Most of us are watching our spending habits with more scrutiny these days since 2008.  We shop for better gas prices, we look for coupons on the internet, we wait for Black Friday to buy that big screen TV.  So why don’t we pay closer attention to understanding our yearly dental benefits? Many of our […]

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Many of us are going to have to face the challenges of taking care of our aging parents. I am currently at the age where my parents can take care of themselves 100%. But I know those years are limited as they approach their eighties. One of our many responsibilities as children is to make […]

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Same Day Crowns at Our Dental Office

Technology has advanced so rapidly over the last decade, that we continue to be amazed, but at the same time, we inevidently fall behind. The speed in which new advancements like same day crowns are being implemented into today’s society happens so quickly that many of us don’t even realize they have occurred. Often we […]

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When a man comes into my dental office, I always ask them “Do you have a toothache or did your wife make you this appointment?”  Inevitably the man responds “Yes” to one or both of the questions. Men are less likely than women to take care of their physical health, and according to studies and […]

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As we enter a new year, we all make a list of our New Year’s Resolutions. We seem to choose resolutions that will benefit our health, wealth and happiness. Starting off on the right foot is key, but more importantly is the ability to follow through and change your habits for the whole year. Health […]

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Most of us are watching our spending habits with more scrutiny these days since 2008.  We shop for better gas prices, we look for coupons on the internet, we wait for Black Friday to buy that big screen TV.  So why don’t we pay closer attention to our yearly dental benefits? Many of our patients […]

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Preventing cavities is the main goal of every parent with their regard to their children’s teeth. Parents are aware that regular brushing, a healthy diet, and routine dental visits are some of the best ways to decrease the number of cavities our kids may get. The surprising statistics actually show that over 40% of children […]

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We all go to the dentist for our cleanings and “hope” the dentist does not find a cavity.  Little did you know that your Carmel Valley dentist is not just looking for cavities.  A thorough check up should include a periodontal (gums and bones) exam as well as an oral cancer screening and a TMJ […]

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Most of us are watching our spending habits with more scrutiny these days since 2008.  We shop for better gas prices, we look for coupons on the internet, we wait for Black Friday to buy that big screen TV.  So why don’t we pay closer attention to our yearly dental benefits? Many of our patients […]

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All of us in the community of Carmel Valley San Diego, love candy at Halloween time. If your kids are like mine, they’re going to come home from trick-or-treating with a lot of candy.  Sugary candy can lead to tooth decay, but following these simple steps can help you and your children have a fun […]

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