Consumers are inundated with ads for products that promise to whiten their teeth quickly and effectively, but due to many factors, these whitening gels, strips and the like can’t deliver the same results as professional whitening. Professional teeth whitening at our San Diego office or with at-home trays can safely brighten your teeth by many shades, and you may be surprised to find this cosmetic dentistry option is more affordable than you think. Continue reading “5 Benefits of Professional In-Office Teeth Whitening”
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How Straighter Teeth Improve Your Everyday Life
When you’ve lived with crooked, crowded or gapped teeth, you may not realize how transformative a straight smile can be for your quality of life. From better oral health to clearer speech, Village Center Dentistry can help you enjoy a straighter smile you’re proud to show off through orthodontics such as Invisalign clear braces. Continue reading “How Straighter Teeth Improve Your Everyday Life”
Celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month with a Dental Exam
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, according to the American Dental Association (ADA), and our dentist hopes you’ll join us in celebrating good oral health in children by scheduling a dental exam for your little one. The ADA’s focus during this awareness month centers around sealants placed during your child’s dental exam. Continue reading “Celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month with a Dental Exam”
How Often to See the Dentist Based On Your Age
Your teeth and mouth both need care that is specific to your age. Young children are monitored for teeth breaking through the gums and tooth decay while aging adults watch for gum disease, decay and wear.. You will need to see the dentist more or less often during each season of your life. Village Center Dentistry offers dental care for the whole family in San Diego, and no matter your age, daily dental hygiene is essential to long-lasting oral health. Continue reading “How Often to See the Dentist Based On Your Age”
How Can Porcelain Veneers Improve Your Smile?
A good-looking grin can do wonders for your self-esteem. Your romantic, social and work life can all benefit from a sparkling smile, and porcelain veneers are an excellent way to address one or more cosmetic concerns with your teeth. Dr. Santoro can help you decide if porcelain veneers are right for you during your exam at our San Diego office. Continue reading “How Can Porcelain Veneers Improve Your Smile?”
5 Reasons to Replace That Missing Tooth
Your oral health depends on a complete set of teeth. One or more missing teeth can have severe consequences for your oral health. One lost tooth may even impact your overall well-being by introducing harmful bacteria into your bloodstream if you have gum disease. There are various ways to restore your smile, such as dental implants, dental bridges and implant-supported bridges. However, dental implants are typically the ideal way to restore a single missing tooth at Village Center Dentistry in San Diego. Continue reading “5 Reasons to Replace That Missing Tooth”
Dental Treatments You Can and Cannot Skip When You Get Veneers
Dental veneers can cosmetically correct a host of teeth problems. With proper care, veneers can last 10 to 25 years. Opting for dental veneers means there are a lot of treatments you can skip. Dr. Jennifer Santoro discusses what dental treatments you no longer need and which are still critical after getting veneers. Continue reading “Dental Treatments You Can and Cannot Skip When You Get Veneers”
What You Should Do When Your Gums Bleed
Bleeding gums are often just a temporary nuisance, but they may prove a harbinger of a serious condition. If the situation doesn’t resolve within a few days, you need a diagnosis and treatment. Village Center Dentistry’s Dr. Jennifer Santoro explains what to do if you experience bleeding gums. Continue reading “What You Should Do When Your Gums Bleed”
5 Reasons Our Patients Choose Invisalign Over Traditional Braces
There are traditional braces, and there are invisible aligners. The latter, marketed under the name Invisalign, straightens your teeth just as well as standard metal braces but has several advantages. Here board-certified dentist Dr. Jennifer Santoro of Village Center Dentistry discusses five reasons why patients prefer Invisalign over traditional braces. Continue reading “5 Reasons Our Patients Choose Invisalign Over Traditional Braces”
What You Can Expect from Teeth Whitening
Given that most people wish they had pearly whites, it is hardly surprising that teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments that Dr. Jennifer Santoro performs. At Village Center Dentistry, Dr. Santoro utilizes Zoom in-office teeth whitening procedure to brighten up her patients’ smiles. If you are curious about teeth whitening, here is what you can expect: Continue reading “What You Can Expect from Teeth Whitening”