All Coast Dental

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Brush Your Tongue

When you’re brushing and flossing your teeth do you show your tongue any toothbrush love?  If not, you should start. Food particles that form plaque buildup don’t just sit on your teeth, they harbor on your tongue as well. To improve your dental health, finish your dental care routine with a tongue cleaning. Our doctors at All Coast Dental recommend investing in a tongue scraper to reap the maximum benefits.  


Brushing your tongue is effective in reducing bad breath and even tooth damage. However, a tongue scraper provides a more thorough cleaning. Tongue scrapers are affordable and can be purchased at your local drugstore. This tool is used to scrape the bacteria that food leaves behind on the tongue. Cleaning your tongue is just as important as cleaning your teeth because you are removing harmful bacteria that can lead to decay.


If you have questions or concerns regarding oral hygiene and dental health, please give us a call. To learn about services provided at our practice, visit www.allcoastdental.net for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA, call 858-270-4904.  

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

When Dental Bonding Breaks

Dental bonding has many advantages. It’s helpful in repairing imperfections in teeth that have been chipped, cracked, or fractured. Dental bonding uses a special tooth-colored composite resin to restore a tooth that may need improvements. Though it may look and feel like natural tooth enamel, it provides less strength than the real deal. If you’ve had dental bonding applied to your teeth, it can last up to ten years with proper oral hygiene. When it breaks, however, you’ll need to visit our doctors at All Coast Dental.


Tooth bonding can break for several reasons. Perhaps you bit too hard on something crunchy, or you’ve eaten too many acidic foods which can damage the bonding over time. If you’ve had a bonding procedure completed on a tooth and you notice any chips, you should contact our doctors immediately. This is a sign that the bonding may be ready to chip off completely.


If you have questions or concerns regarding dental bonding, please give us a call. To learn about services provided at our practice, visit www.allcoastdental.net for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA, call 858-270-4904.  

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Causes of Tooth Sensitivity in Children

We welcome children at All Coast Dental and are happy to help them with tooth aches and sensitivity. As with adults, there are several different potential causes which should be investigated, but some are more likely to occur in children and could be the first sign of a more general health issue.


Teeth are usually a little sensitive when they first erupt, but this should dissipate within a few days. If a child is suffering from a persistent toothache, the most likely reason is a cavity. Also known as caries, cavities are caused by a certain type of bacteria that feeds on sugar and produces acid which then demineralizes tooth enamel.  This disease process usually can be prevented by better hygiene and reducing the frequency that a child eats foods high in fermentable carbohydrates (like candy, sugary drinks, cookies).


It is also possible that the child is brushing too hard and causing gum recession. This would leave the sensitive tooth roots exposed, which would make drinking hot and cold liquids painful. A dull ache in the upper teeth could be caused by a sinus infection. A toothache might also be caused by jaw grinding or clenching, which could also cause headaches and pain in the ear, jaw, and neck, as well as tooth damage.


Drs. Julie and Joseph Boulos practice at All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call 858-270-4904 or visit AllCoastDental.net and fill out a contact sheet.