tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12040333853995757372024-03-08T00:14:55.664-08:00All Coast Dental: Blog2180 Garnet Avenue, Suite 1-K • Pacific Beach, CA • 858-270-4904 • <a href="http://www.allcoastdental.net/">Website</a> • <a href="https://www.facebook.com/All-Coast-Dental-188560657874070/">Facebook</a>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.comBlogger196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-78150929320598093732021-01-07T10:30:00.001-08:002021-01-12T11:49:41.394-08:00The Process of a Tooth Extraction<p> </p><p>Your natural teeth are ideal to keep, but there are several important
reasons for removing them. At All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA, we
know some patients may be nervous about an extraction so it can help to
know the process before it happens.</p>
<p>Depending on the complexity of the extraction, a local anesthetic or a
general anesthesia may be used. General anesthesia will help you fall
asleep until the procedure is over with. With a local anesthetic, you
will be awake for the whole process. It will just depend on how deep the
tooth is in the gums and/or how many teeth need to be removed. If the
tooth is impacted, like many wisdom teeth are, we will first need to
make incisions in the gum tissue. If bone tissue also needs to be
removed, that will be done at this point. Forceps are used to rock the
tooth back and forth until it is loose enough to be removed. Sometimes
the tooth will need to be broken up before the whole thing is removed.
Afterward, the area will be cleaned and stitched up, if stitches are
necessary.</p>
<p>Extractions are sometimes necessary for your overall health. If you
are feeling consistent pain to a tooth, schedule an appointment in our
Pacific Beach, CA practice. Call All Coast Dental at (858) 270-4904 or
visit our website, <a href="http://www.allcoastdental.net/">www.allcoastdental.net</a> to make your appointment.</p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-16727060175744313272020-12-24T09:30:00.001-08:002021-01-12T11:47:44.025-08:00How Stress Affects Your Dental Health<p> </p><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-12411693-7fff-3919-f4e1-341a5664144b"> </span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">When it comes to stress, mental or emotional strain may be the first thought to come to mind, but stress also greatly impacts a person’s dental health. At All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA, Drs. Joseph and Julie Boulos pride themselves in treating all things teeth, including any stress-induced condition you may face. Here are a few ways stress affects your dental health. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Teeth Grinding</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bruxism or clenching and grinding of the teeth can be caused by stress and anxiety. Oftentimes, you’re unaware you’re even grinding since occurs during sleep, leading to enamel damage and even jaw soreness and headaches. To protect your teeth from the damaging effects of grinding, your Pacific Beach, CA dentists recommend a dental night guard to wear. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gum Disease</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another condition potentially caused by stress is gum disease. If you’re under extreme stress, you are more inclined to snacking on sugary food or even forgetting to take care of your teeth. Failure to brush or floss regularly increases your risk of tooth decay and gum disease.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Canker Sores</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wondering why those pesky and painful spots appear in your mouth? Canker sores or mouth ulcers are also thought to be triggered by stress or a decreased immune system. These shallow wounds occur around the insides of your lips and make it difficult to eat or talk. These sores naturally disappear after 7-10 days, but if your sores are recurring, your dentists at All Coast Dental located in Pacific Beach, CA will provide other forms of treatment.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To learn more about how stress impacts your oral health, visit Drs. Joseph and Julie Boulos at 2180 Garnet Avenue, Suite 1-K Pacific Beach, CA 92109.</span></p>
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<p><br /><br /></p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-81959895799587910412020-12-19T08:30:00.001-08:002021-01-12T11:46:27.988-08:00Myofascial Pain Syndrome<p> </p><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-bdf0c79b-7fff-f6cb-204c-14a87582c4b7"> </span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you’ve ever had an issue inside your mouth, you’re most likely aware of the varying degrees of pain that come with it. Mouth pain ranges anywhere from mild discomfort to feeling like your head is exploding, just from a toothache and tenderness. All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA, is committed to correcting the problem in your mouth and helping you manage any pain associated with it. This includes Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS). Drs. Julie and Joseph Boulos take pride in educating patients about how to prevent future oral problems. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">MPS commonly occurs in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The pain is caused by tension, fatigue, or spasms in the jaw muscles. MPS is usually triggered by bruxism, a condition where a person clenches or grinds their teeth during sleep. Nightguards are a great way to prevent bruxism and ultimately the jaw soreness that is felt in the morning. MPS is not limited to just the jaw muscles, it can occur anywhere in the body including the back and neck muscles. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Other treatments and preventions of MPS include:</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Splint guard, mouthguard, or nightguard</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Mild analgesics</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Physical therapy modalities</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Anxiolytic before bed</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Are you suffering from MPS? Come in for a checkup. Drs. Julie or Joseph Boulos will assess the problem area in your mouth and get you started on a treatment plan. All Coast Dental is located at 2180 Garnet Ave., Suite 1-K, in Pacific Beach, CA 92109. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit </span><a href="https://www.allcoastdental.net/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">allcoastdental.net</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or call 858-270-4904.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /><br /></span></p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-10685539659336445802020-12-10T14:01:00.001-08:002020-12-10T14:01:58.131-08:00Reasons for Wisdom Teeth Extractions<p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;' id='docs-internal-guid-5024e4a1-7fff-8497-0427-03dea9c61d5e'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>It’s common for dentists to recommend that people have their wisdom teeth removed, but you might not understand why this is. It’s not because dentists perfunctorily recommend extractions; although safe, those aren’t a first resort. Instead, it’s because wisdom teeth often put a patient at risk for gum disease and misalignment. At All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, we provide care to patients of all ages and provide wisdom teeth extractions as well as gum disease treatment, so we wanted to explain to patients the danger of pericoronitis.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>The wisdom teeth are the largest molars, and they usually don’t erupt until a person is on the cusp of adolescence. This is a problem because modern people’s mouths usually aren’t large enough to allow their wisdom teeth to erupt fully. Instead, the wisdom teeth become impacted, which is what dentists call a tooth that is stuck and only partially exposed. This creates problems for the other teeth because the wisdom teeth are pushing on them, moving them out of place. The partly-erupted teeth also tend to be difficult to clean. Food debris gets trapped under the gum flap partially covering the teeth, which is called an operculum, and bacterial infections result. “Pericoronitis” is the term we use to refer to inflammation in the area surrounding a tooth’s crown.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>During a routine cleaning, we can remove food debris from the operculum and prescribe antibiotics for an infection. But the problem is likely to recur, and even if the operculum is removed, the impacted tooth is still hard to brush and puts pressure on other teeth. Extracting an impacted tooth might be more complicated than a regular extraction if we need to make an incision in the gum, but in those cases, we will monitor the patient’s recovery and help them to understand how to care for themselves during the short period of recovery.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>Drs. Julie and Joseph Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call <a href='tel:+1-858-270-4904'>858-270-4904</a> or visit</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/' style='text-decoration:none;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; text-decoration: underline;'>All Coast Dental</span></a><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> and fill out a</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/contact-us/' style='text-decoration:none;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; text-decoration: underline;'>contact sheet</span></a><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>.</span></p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-13628211077033099902020-12-03T15:00:00.001-08:002020-12-03T15:00:27.220-08:00Benefits of Implants<p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;' id='docs-internal-guid-a66eb840-7fff-f3e1-068c-43512056a465'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>If you need to get teeth replaced, you’ve come to the right place at All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach. Our family practice offers several options for dental restorations, allowing us to treat patients in a wide variety of circumstances. But for long-lasting stability, one of the best treatments is a dental implant. These devices not only replace teeth, they also help restore the jaw bone, and can prevent a lot of other oral health problems.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>An implant is like an artificial tooth root. It inserts in the jaw bone and supports an artificial crown. This differs from traditional dentures, which only replace the visible parts of teeth, in that the implant is immobile and spurs the growth of new bone tissue. When a tooth is lost, the jaw bone that used to surround its root recedes, causing the patient’s face to shorten. This can lead to temporomandibular joint pain and cause a person to grind their remaining teeth, further destabilizing them. But when an implant is inserted, new bone grows to surround it, in a process called osseointegration that takes a few months. When osseointegration is complete, a ceramic crown can be cemented onto the implant head and cared for like a normal tooth.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>A patient will need to have some remaining jaw bone tissue to be a good candidate for an implant, and we’ll monitor the osseointegration process to ensure it’s working. But even if they lack bone tissue, it may be possible for a patient to get additive treatment. Implanted artificial teeth are still vulnerable to decay, and if the area around an implant becomes inflamed, the implant may have to be replaced. But most people can prevent this through regular brushing and flossing, and implants often last for over ten years.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>Drs. Julie and Joseph Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call <a href='tel:+1-858-270-4904'>858-270-4904</a> or visit</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/' style='text-decoration:none;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; text-decoration: underline;'>All Coast Dental</span></a><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> and fill out a</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/contact-us/' style='text-decoration:none;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; text-decoration: underline;'>contact sheet</span></a><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>.</span></p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-27085868574282100592020-11-27T16:00:00.001-08:002020-11-27T16:00:57.239-08:00Flossing Technique<p><span id='docs-internal-guid-e85eab36-7fff-8669-0c60-edec74f3a9ac'> </span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Brushing and flossing are the two most important parts of oral preventive care, but many people misunderstand them. Flossing, in particular, is easy to do badly if you don’t know the right technique. At All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, we work hard to provide restorations to people suffering from tooth decay, but in order for our work to last, a patient must understand how to floss properly. We thought it would be helpful to describe the process.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Flossing is supposed to remove debris from your teeth, not move it from one tooth to another. You’ll need to use long strands of floss, of at least fifteen inches, and wrap each end around your middle finger. You’ll be able to manipulate the taunt floss with your index fingers and thumbs, and as you floss each tooth, you’ll unspool a bit more floss from one finger and wrap the other end around the middle finger on the other hand.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>To floss well, you need to scrape the floss along the side of each tooth. A common mistake is to simply slide it into the gap between the teeth, but you’ll actually need to pull it into a c-shape against each tooth and slide it a little way into the gingival margin. You’ll then rub the floss back and forth as you lift it back out, and do the same with the other side of the tooth. Doing this shouldn’t hurt or cause bleeding, and if it does, you’re going too far into the gum or you already have a mild gum infection. Sugar-free chewing gum can help remove food debris when you aren’t able to floss immediately after a meal, but flossing needs to be done daily, and be done on both natural and prosthetic teeth.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Drs. Julie and Joseph Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call <a href='tel:+1-858-270-4904'>858-270-4904</a> or visit</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/' style='text-decoration-line: none;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>All Coast Dental</span></a><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'> and fill out a</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/contact-us/' style='text-decoration-line: none;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>contact sheet</span></a><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>.</span></p><br /><div><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'><br/></span></div><br /><p> </p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-58610570567780776062020-11-12T16:00:00.001-08:002020-11-12T16:00:57.121-08:00Diabetes and Gum Disease<p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;' id='docs-internal-guid-4310e3e3-7fff-ed7b-a036-2dce06b9666e'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>If you have diabetes, you probably know that you’re at increased risk for gum disease. But if you don’t, did you know that by preventing gum disease, you can also lower your risk for developing diabetes? November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and in honor of it, we at All Coast Dental want our patients to know more about the relationship between diabetes and gingivitis, and why daily oral hygiene is so important to your overall health.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>People with uncontrolled diabetes are generally at greater risk for developing infections. Gum disease is an infection of the gum pockets, which become inflamed in response to the acid produced by bacteria’s respiratory process. A diabetic person’s immune system is less able to fight off the infection, and the cellular damage caused by unprocessed sugars in the bloodstream makes the gum tissue more prone to bleeding. The increased sugar in a diabetic person’s saliva would also provide more nourishment to oral bacteria, although lack of saliva would deprive the teeth of their protection against acid. There is also emerging evidence that the damage caused to gum tissue by bacterial acid inhibits the body’s ability to process sugars and disrupts its immune response, forming a vicious circle between the two diseases.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>Keeping the gum pockets clear of food debris is essential for everybody’s health, but especially that of people who have difficulty controlling their blood sugar levels. Everybody should brush their teeth twice a day and floss at least once. It’s also especially important for people on medication to prevent dry mouth. They may use an artificial throat moisturizer, or try producing more saliva by chewing sugarfree gum. But regularly drinking unsweetened water throughout the day is also an important means of removing food debris and bacterial acid, and can also combat the bad breath gum disease sometimes causes.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>Drs. Julie and Joseph Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call <a href='tel:+1-858-270-4904'>858-270-4904</a> or visit</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/' style='text-decoration:none;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; text-decoration: underline;'>All Coast Dental</span></a><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> and fill out a</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/contact-us/' style='text-decoration:none;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; text-decoration: underline;'>contact sheet</span></a><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>.</span></p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-90459758471665616152020-11-05T15:00:00.001-08:002020-11-05T15:00:27.472-08:00What Tools do Dentists Use?<p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;' id='docs-internal-guid-4495eebe-7fff-0ca9-b00d-cea6f0c34130'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>How do you feel when you see dental instruments? Apprehensive? Curious? We hope it’s not the former. At All Coast Dental, we’re a family practice that provides general and dental care to the Pacific Beach community. We want our patients to feel comfortable talking to us about their oral care and to feel informed about their treatment decisions. To that end, we thought it would be helpful if our patients knew how to talk about the instruments we use the most frequently, and had a firmer idea of what they’re for.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>The tool we use the most during a routine cleaning is the probe. This metal wand has a hook on each end and serves a variety of purposes. It is most often used to break up tartar, the hardened plaque that forms on teeth and causes gum recession. But it is also used to test the hardness of enamel and, in a specialized form called a scaler, to remove debris from a patient’s gum pockets. The probe is paired with a handheld mirror, which besides allowing us to see the backs of teeth, allows us to hold back the patient’s cheeks. As we remove debris, we’ll also use a tube called an evacuator to clean out the patient’s mouth with suction.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>If a patient is suffering from tooth decay, our instruments will allow us to treat them with minimal discomfort. We use a syringe to inject anesthetic and modern dental drills emit water to prevent overheating. Fillings are sculpted with rounded instruments called burnishers to ensure the patient can close their teeth together completely. When teeth need to be extracted, we’ll remove them by wiggling them with flattened spoons called elevators, until they can be lifted out with reverse-action forceps. Some of these tools come in different shapes for more specialized procedures, which we’ll be happy to explain to any patient who’s curious.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>Drs. Julie and Joseph Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call <a href='tel:+1-858-270-4904'>858-270-4904</a> or visit</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/' style='text-decoration:none;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; text-decoration: underline;'>All Coast Dental</span></a><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> and fill out a</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/contact-us/' style='text-decoration:none;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; text-decoration: underline;'>contact sheet</span></a><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>.</span></p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-20496098611144805882020-10-12T17:01:00.001-07:002020-10-12T17:01:27.341-07:004 Reasons to Clean Your Tongue<p><span style='font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Brushing and flossing shouldn’t be the only steps included in your dental hygiene routine. Recent studies suggest tongue cleaning reduces harmful bacteria in your mouth. Drs. Joseph and Julie Boulos of All Coast Dental located in Pacific Beach, CA are passionate about dental hygiene, including the importance of tongue cleaning. Here are four reasons to clean your tongue.</span></p><br /><p><span><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Combat Bad Breath</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Do you suffer stinky breath and have tried everything from special toothpaste to mouthwash with no results? A 2014 study by the Journal of Periodontology revealed that cleaning your tongue is one solution to reduce bad breath. The study discovered tongue cleaning removes up to 75 percent of the compounds that cause bad breath versus a toothbrush only removes 45 percent of the tongue’s compounds.</span></p><br /><br/><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Eliminate White Tongue</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>A white tongue is a condition that results from poor hygiene, trapping bacteria and debris into the tongue’s tiny bumps, or papillae. Your Pacific Beach, CA dentists advise a gentle scraping of the tongue to solve this usually harmless condition.</span></p><br /><br/><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Reduce Plaque</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Plaque is a thin sticky film of bacteria typically found on your teeth and tongue. Regular flossing and brushing removes this bacteria on your teeth, but what about your tongue? That’s why tongue cleaning is important for removing these harmful bacteria and preventing plaque from spreading across your body through your saliva. </span></p><br /><br/><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Improve Taste</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>It’s no wonder your tongue’s build-up of bacteria and plaque has a profound effect on taste. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, taste sensations improved significantly after two weeks of tongue cleaning using a tongue scraper. </span></p><br /><br/><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Drs. Joseph and Julie Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call </span><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial; color: #848484;'>858-270-4904</span><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'> or visit</span><a href='https://www.blogger.com/u/1/blog/post/edit/1204033385399575737/3848866413711037165'><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;'> </span><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc;'>All Coast Dental</span></a><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'> and fill out a</span><a href='https://www.blogger.com/u/1/blog/post/edit/1204033385399575737/3848866413711037165'><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;'> </span><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc;'>contact sheet</span></a><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>.</span></p><br /><div><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'><br/></span></div><br /></span></p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-38488664137110371652020-10-12T12:00:00.003-07:002020-10-12T12:00:00.191-07:004 Reasons to Clean Your Tongue<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Brushing and flossing shouldn’t be the only steps included in your dental hygiene routine. Recent studies suggest tongue cleaning reduces harmful bacteria in your mouth. Drs. Joseph and Julie Boulos of All Coast Dental located in Pacific Beach, CA are passionate about dental hygiene, including the importance of tongue cleaning. Here are four reasons to clean your tongue.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-74db4ade-7fff-ff19-0bca-b0885e00d807"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Combat Bad Breath</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you suffer stinky breath and have tried everything from special toothpaste to mouthwash with no results? A 2014 study by the Journal of Periodontology revealed that cleaning your tongue is one solution to reduce bad breath. The study discovered tongue cleaning removes up to 75 percent of the compounds that cause bad breath versus a toothbrush only removes 45 percent of the tongue’s compounds.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Eliminate White Tongue</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A white tongue is a condition that results from poor hygiene, trapping bacteria and debris into the tongue’s tiny bumps, or papillae. Your Pacific Beach, CA dentists advise a gentle scraping of the tongue to solve this usually harmless condition.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reduce Plaque</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Plaque is a thin sticky film of bacteria typically found on your teeth and tongue. Regular flossing and brushing removes this bacteria on your teeth, but what about your tongue? That’s why tongue cleaning is important for removing these harmful bacteria and preventing plaque from spreading across your body through your saliva. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Improve Taste</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s no wonder your tongue’s build-up of bacteria and plaque has a profound effect on taste. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, taste sensations improved significantly after two weeks of tongue cleaning using a tongue scraper. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Drs. Joseph and Julie Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #848484; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">858-270-4904</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or visit</span><a href="http://www.allcoastdental.net/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All Coast Dental</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and fill out a</span><a href="http://www.allcoastdental.net/contact-us/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contact sheet</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><br /></span>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA, USA32.8024577 -117.23558514.4922238638211525 -152.39183509999998 61.112691536178843 -82.0793351tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-12221515705613027422020-10-05T17:01:00.001-07:002020-10-05T17:01:27.205-07:00Laser Dentistry<p><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Drs. Joseph and Julie Boulos of All Coast Dental located in Pacific Beach, CA are proud to offer laser dentistry to treat patients with periodontal disease. To find out if this revolutionary technology is the right treatment plan for you, </span><a href='https://www.blogger.com/u/1/blog/post/edit/1204033385399575737/8025655687193360898'><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc;'>contact</span></a><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'> our office today. </span></p><br /><p><span><br/><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>What is Periodontal Disease?</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Periodontal disease or gum disease is an infection that targets the tissues holding your teeth in place. Periodontal disease develops when plaque, a type of bacterial film, accumulates, and hardens on the teeth. The primary cause of this condition is poor dental hygiene, particularly a lack of brushing and proper flossing.</span></p><br /><br/><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>How Laser Dentistry Works</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>At All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA, we pride ourselves in making every experience pleasant and comfortable for our patients. Our laser treatments are no different. Your trusted dentist will use a dental laser to remove infected tissue from the root of your teeth. One the infected tissue is removed, your dentist begins root scaling or scraping off the built-up plaque in your gumline. After the root is smoothed down to prevent future infections, the pocket is sealed using laser energy.</span></p><br /><br/><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Benefits of Laser Dentistry</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Treating periodontal disease with laser dentistry has a variety of benefits such as:</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>-Non-invasive procedure</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>-Minimal pain</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>-Short recovery period</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>-Preserves healthy parts of the teeth</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>-Lowers risk of bacterial infections</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>-Limits bleeding</span></p><br /><br/><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Drs. Joseph and Julie Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call </span><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial; color: #848484;'>858-270-4904</span><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'> or visit</span><a href='https://www.blogger.com/u/1/blog/post/edit/1204033385399575737/8025655687193360898'><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;'> </span><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc;'>All Coast Dental</span></a><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'> and fill out a</span><a href='https://www.blogger.com/u/1/blog/post/edit/1204033385399575737/8025655687193360898'><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;'> </span><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc;'>contact sheet</span></a><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>.</span></p><br /><div><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'><br/></span></div><br /></span></p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-80256556871933608982020-10-05T12:00:00.002-07:002020-10-05T12:00:11.962-07:00Laser Dentistry<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Drs. Joseph and Julie Boulos of All Coast Dental located in Pacific Beach, CA are proud to offer laser dentistry to treat patients with periodontal disease. To find out if this revolutionary technology is the right treatment plan for you, </span><a href="http://www.allcoastdental.net/contact-us/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contact</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> our office today. </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-08d48800-7fff-8831-3199-3910404623df"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What is Periodontal Disease?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Periodontal disease or gum disease is an infection that targets the tissues holding your teeth in place. Periodontal disease develops when plaque, a type of bacterial film, accumulates, and hardens on the teeth. The primary cause of this condition is poor dental hygiene, particularly a lack of brushing and proper flossing.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How Laser Dentistry Works</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">At All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA, we pride ourselves in making every experience pleasant and comfortable for our patients. Our laser treatments are no different. Your trusted dentist will use a dental laser to remove infected tissue from the root of your teeth. One the infected tissue is removed, your dentist begins root scaling or scraping off the built-up plaque in your gumline. After the root is smoothed down to prevent future infections, the pocket is sealed using laser energy.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Benefits of Laser Dentistry</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Treating periodontal disease with laser dentistry has a variety of benefits such as:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Non-invasive procedure</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Minimal pain</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Short recovery period</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Preserves healthy parts of the teeth</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Lowers risk of bacterial infections</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Limits bleeding</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Drs. Joseph and Julie Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #848484; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">858-270-4904</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or visit</span><a href="http://www.allcoastdental.net/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All Coast Dental</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and fill out a</span><a href="http://www.allcoastdental.net/contact-us/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contact sheet</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><br /></span>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA, USA32.8024577 -117.23558514.4922238638211525 -152.39183509999998 61.112691536178843 -82.0793351tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-20745040612634053302020-09-28T17:01:00.001-07:002020-09-28T17:01:28.193-07:00Types of Clear Braces<p><span style='font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Gone are the days of “brace face,” or the traditional aesthetic of metal and wire braces crowding around your teeth. Today, clear braces are a growing trend, with both adults and teens using this treatment to transform their smiles. At All Coast Dental located in Pacific Beach, CA, Drs. Joseph and Julie Boulos offer a variety of options for clear braces to empower patients during their smile journey.</span></p><br /><p><span><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>What Are Clear Braces?</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Clear braces are any types of braces that are more discreet and almost invisible in contrast to traditional metal braces. Today, more people are opting for clear braces because they’re less noticeable, less painful than traditional braces, and allow patients to feel confident while wearing them.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'> </p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Types of Clear Braces</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Clear braces usually refer to three types of braces: ceramic braces, Invisalign, and lingual braces.</span></p><br /><br/><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Ceramic Braces</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Ceramic braces are similar to traditional metal braces, but with a twist. While these braces still use metal, the brackets in ceramic braces utilize ceramic which is clear. Ceramic braces have many benefits, one of them being a shorter treatment plan. Some ceramic brace treatments last almost six months, while metal braces generally take 12 to 24 months. Your Pacific Beach, CA dentists provide consultations to determine if ceramic braces are for you. </span></p><br /><br/><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Invisalign</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Considered the most recognized brand for clear aligners, Invisalign is comfortable to wear long-term. Made of flexible plastic, aligners have the unique advantage of being removable. Unlike traditional braces that stay on your teeth until treatment is over, you can remove your aligner to eat, brush, or floss your teeth. This means no more struggling to floss between brackets! When it comes to caring for your aligner, these devices are also so much easier to sanitize before each use.</span></p><br /><br/><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Lingual Braces</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Lingual braces are the most discrete type of braces on the market. Instead of braces on the front of your mouth, metal brackets are bonded to the back surface of the teeth. Since lingual braces have such a low profile, they are virtually impossible to notice. </span></p><br /><br/><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;'><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>Drs. Joseph and Julie Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call </span><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial; color: #848484;'>858-270-4904</span><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'> or visit</span><a href='https://www.blogger.com/u/1/blog/post/edit/1204033385399575737/1702841664804148451'><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;'> </span><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc;'>All Coast Dental</span></a><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'> and fill out a</span><a href='https://www.blogger.com/u/1/blog/post/edit/1204033385399575737/1702841664804148451'><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial; color: #000000;'> </span><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc;'>contact sheet</span></a><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'>.</span></p><br /><div><span style='background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: Arial;'><br/></span></div><br /></span></p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-17028416648041484512020-09-28T12:00:00.003-07:002020-09-28T12:00:00.407-07:00Types of Clear Braces<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gone are the days of “brace face,” or the traditional aesthetic of metal and wire braces crowding around your teeth. Today, clear braces are a growing trend, with both adults and teens using this treatment to transform their smiles. At All Coast Dental located in Pacific Beach, CA, Drs. Joseph and Julie Boulos offer a variety of options for clear braces to empower patients during their smile journey.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-4f1f37f2-7fff-f0bf-e617-ba662e56bbb6"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What Are Clear Braces?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Clear braces are any types of braces that are more discreet and almost invisible in contrast to traditional metal braces. Today, more people are opting for clear braces because they’re less noticeable, less painful than traditional braces, and allow patients to feel confident while wearing them.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Types of Clear Braces</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Clear braces usually refer to three types of braces: ceramic braces, Invisalign, and lingual braces.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ceramic Braces</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ceramic braces are similar to traditional metal braces, but with a twist. While these braces still use metal, the brackets in ceramic braces utilize ceramic which is clear. Ceramic braces have many benefits, one of them being a shorter treatment plan. Some ceramic brace treatments last almost six months, while metal braces generally take 12 to 24 months. Your Pacific Beach, CA dentists provide consultations to determine if ceramic braces are for you. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Invisalign</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Considered the most recognized brand for clear aligners, Invisalign is comfortable to wear long-term. Made of flexible plastic, aligners have the unique advantage of being removable. Unlike traditional braces that stay on your teeth until treatment is over, you can remove your aligner to eat, brush, or floss your teeth. This means no more struggling to floss between brackets! When it comes to caring for your aligner, these devices are also so much easier to sanitize before each use.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lingual Braces</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lingual braces are the most discrete type of braces on the market. Instead of braces on the front of your mouth, metal brackets are bonded to the back surface of the teeth. Since lingual braces have such a low profile, they are virtually impossible to notice. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Drs. Joseph and Julie Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #848484; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">858-270-4904</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or visit</span><a href="http://www.allcoastdental.net/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All Coast Dental</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and fill out a</span><a href="http://www.allcoastdental.net/contact-us/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contact sheet</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><br /></span>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA, USA32.8024577 -117.23558514.4922238638211525 -152.39183509999998 61.112691536178843 -82.0793351tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-52473295206653321082020-09-21T17:02:00.001-07:002020-09-21T17:02:19.614-07:00Oral Cancer Screening<p><span id='docs-internal-guid-19df45a0-7fff-bdc1-6586-f7e80350c4e0'><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>No one wants to hear the word cancer. At All Coast Dental located in Pacific Beach, CA, Drs. Joseph and Julie Boulos believe early detection is essential for increasing the survival rate of oral cancer. That’s why we provide regular dental screenings for oral cancer at our office.</span></p><br /><br/><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Causes</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Oral cancer develops when cells that grow abnormally invade other cells and damage surrounding tissues. </span></p><br /><br/><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>According to the American Cancer Society, men over the age of 50 face the greatest risk of developing oral cancer. If you are a smoker or heavy drinker, your Pacific Beach, CA dentists advise regular screenings along with your dental checkup at our office. Other risk factors include people who have human papillomavirus (HPV), excessive sun exposure, and a history of cancer in the family.</span></p><br /><br/><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Symptoms</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Ear pain</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Abnormal bleeding in the mouth</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Numbness</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Soreness in throat</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Red or white patches inside the mouth</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Persistent growth or sore in the mouth</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Trouble swallowing and chewing</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Weight loss</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Chronic sore throat</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Change in teeth alignment</span></p><br /><br/><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Oral Cancer Screenings</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>At All Coast Dental, we use ultraviolet light to view any red or white patches, sores, or growth inside of your mouth. Using gloved hands, your dentist will also check for lumps or sores inside your mouth. Oral cancer screenings save lives by detecting the condition early. To learn more, visit our </span><a href='https://www.allcoastdental.net/' style='text-decoration-line: none;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>website</span></a><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'> today. </span></p><br /><br/><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: #ffffff; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Drs. Joseph and Julie Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call </span><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #848484; background-color: #ffffff; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>858-270-4904</span><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: #ffffff; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'> or visit</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/' style='text-decoration-line: none;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: #ffffff; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>All Coast Dental</span></a><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: #ffffff; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'> and fill out a</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/contact-us/' style='text-decoration-line: none;'><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: #ffffff; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>contact sheet</span></a><span style='font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: #ffffff; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>.</span></p><br /><br/></span></p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-40497395647756222612020-09-21T12:00:00.002-07:002020-09-21T12:00:02.546-07:00Oral Cancer Screening<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">No one wants to hear the word cancer. At All Coast Dental located in Pacific Beach, CA, Drs. Joseph and Julie Boulos believe early detection is essential for increasing the survival rate of oral cancer. That’s why we provide regular dental screenings for oral cancer at our office.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-7b0d29b6-7fff-1c3e-2b0b-79f0d45c9a74"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Causes</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Oral cancer develops when cells that grow abnormally invade other cells and damage surrounding tissues. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">According to the American Cancer Society, men over the age of 50 face the greatest risk of developing oral cancer. If you are a smoker or heavy drinker, your Pacific Beach, CA dentists advise regular screenings along with your dental checkup at our office. Other risk factors include people who have human papillomavirus (HPV), excessive sun exposure, and a history of cancer in the family.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Symptoms</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ear pain</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Abnormal bleeding in the mouth</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Numbness</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Soreness in throat</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Red or white patches inside the mouth</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Persistent growth or sore in the mouth</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Trouble swallowing and chewing</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Weight loss</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chronic sore throat</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Change in teeth alignment</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Oral Cancer Screenings</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">At All Coast Dental, we use ultraviolet light to view any red or white patches, sores, or growth inside of your mouth. Using gloved hands, your dentist will also check for lumps or sores inside your mouth. Oral cancer screenings save lives by detecting the condition early. To learn more, visit our </span><a href="https://www.allcoastdental.net/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">website</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> today. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Drs. Joseph and Julie Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #848484; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">858-270-4904</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or visit</span><a href="http://www.allcoastdental.net/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All Coast Dental</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and fill out a</span><a href="http://www.allcoastdental.net/contact-us/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contact sheet</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><br /></span>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA, USA32.8024577 -117.23558514.4922238638211525 -152.39183509999998 61.112691536178843 -82.0793351tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-76654488660013640102020-08-20T14:30:00.001-07:002020-08-20T14:30:12.861-07:00Periapical Abscesses<p><span id='docs-internal-guid-075e9605-7fff-6e24-d0dc-deb80e74339d'> </span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>It’s never good to see signs of a gum infection. But a particular kind of infection called a periapical abscess is especially dangerous and requires urgent treatment. All Coast Dental is a provider of general and cosmetic dentistry in Pacific Beach and can assist people suffering from gum and tooth pulp problems, and we want everyone to know how to recognize the signs of advanced disease.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>When a tooth is cracked or badly enough decayed, bacteria are able to enter the pulp at its center. They could then spread to its root(s) and create an abscess. An abscess is a pocket filled with pus, which is a mixture of dead material and bacterial secretions. The abscess may cause a fever, swelling, and bad taste, in addition to the pain and sensitivity in the infected tooth. Abscesses don’t heal on their own, and if the infection spreads, the patient could get sepsis.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>We can safely drain an abscess and clean it out. But removing the infection will require a root canal. This means that the pulp chamber will be cleaned out and filled with sealant. In severe cases, saving the tooth might not be possible and it will have to be removed. We’ll discuss with the patient what kind of restoration would best suit their needs, but we hope everyone takes to heart the importance of preventing periapical abscesses by cleaning their teeth and protecting them from injury.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Drs. Julie and Joseph Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call <a href='tel:+1-858-270-4904'>858-270-4904</a> or visit</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/' style='text-decoration-line: none;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>All Coast Dental</span></a><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'> and fill out a</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/contact-us/' style='text-decoration-line: none;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>contact sheet</span></a><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>.</span></p><br /><div><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'><br/></span></div><br /><p> </p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-51381629399599552672020-08-13T14:01:00.001-07:002020-08-13T14:01:58.540-07:00Advice on Cleaning Dentures<p><span id='docs-internal-guid-5678f9c0-7fff-2319-3a3d-55568c274ef1'> </span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>When dentures are well-cared for, they’re comfortable, good-looking, and usable substitutes for natural teeth. But when they aren’t they smell bad and pose a health risk to the patient. As general dentists who frequently work with patients to restore their bite function, we at All Coast Dental are especially concerned with the longevity of our patients’ dentures, so we wanted to take some time to address their proper maintenance.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>To clean a denture it’s not enough to brush the parts that resemble teeth; you have to clean the whole thing. It’s also not a good idea to use normal toothpaste, since dentures are much softer than enamel, and will be scratched by fluoride particles instead of reinforced. You’ll need to scrub the entire denture with a specialty toothpaste, and you may want to use separate brushes for your denture and the rest of your oral hygiene. (People with dentures are advised to brush their gums before putting their dentures in, and everybody is advised to brush or scrape their tongue.) People with implant-supported dentures also need to brush around their abutments, and to remove the denture to clean its underside every day.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Dentures should be kept in liquid when they’re not in use. The American Dental Association approves several cleaning solutions that can be used at least once a week, although soap is often sufficient for an overnight soak. But it is very important that a denture not be placed in boiling water or otherwise subjected to extreme heat (such as being left out in the sun). Patients will naturally need their denture refitted and relined from time to time, but they should not attempt to modify it themselves.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Drs. Julie and Joseph Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call <a href='tel:+1-858-270-4904'>858-270-4904</a> or visit</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/' style='text-decoration-line: none;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>All Coast Dental</span></a><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'> and fill out a</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/contact-us/' style='text-decoration-line: none;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>contact sheet</span></a><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>.</span></p><br /><div><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'><br/></span></div><br /><p> </p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-408513913677570252020-07-23T16:00:00.001-07:002020-07-23T16:00:57.521-07:00Dentures<p><span id='docs-internal-guid-2e8d4abe-7fff-87b8-c915-89f4b1520d7c'> </span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>All Coast Dental located in Pacific, CA, takes pride in helping patients achieve their best, confidence-boosting smile. For patients with missing teeth, we offer both full and partial dentures. Dentures are designed to replace missing teeth as well as the surrounding tissues. They are custom made, removable, and significantly improve the function and appearance of your smile. You can even eat and sleep with them! Your trusted Pacific dentist will ensure that your new dentures fit your mouth properly and comfortably.</span></p><br /><p> </p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Full dentures are either “conventional” or “immediate.” Conventional dentures are made after the teeth have been completely removed from the gum tissue and the healing process has had a chance to begin. After that time, this type of full denture is placed in the mouth for eight to twelve weeks. Immediate dentures are made in advance and can be positioned as soon as the teeth are removed. This is a great alternative to conventional dentures because the wearer doesn’t have to go without teeth during the healing process. Partial dentures are also removable and are used when one or more teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw. This type of denture requires crowns on the teeth on either side of the space to attach artificial teeth and a cemented-in bridge. Partial dentures fill in the open spaces so that the remaining teeth cannot shift, and they appear more natural-looking than full dentures.</span></p><br /><p> </p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Other benefits of full and partial dentures include:</span></p><br /><p> </p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>- Facial muscle support</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>- Allows patients to eat food they couldn’t eat without teeth</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>- Improves the ability to chew, eat, and speak</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>- Improves appearance and smile</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>- Improves self-esteem and confidence</span></p><br /><p> </p><br /><p><br/><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Do you think you could benefit from dentures? We are happy to address any questions or concerns you may have. All Coast Dental is located at 2180 Garnet Ave., Suite 1-K, in Pacific, CA 92109. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit </span><a href='https://www.allcoastdental.net/' style='text-decoration-line: none;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: #1155cc; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>allcoastdental.net</span></a><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'> or call 858-270-4904.</span></p><br /><p> </p><br /><p><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'><br/></span></p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-61990472383174340522020-07-16T15:00:00.001-07:002020-07-16T15:00:28.361-07:00How Sugar Affects Your Teeth<p><span id='docs-internal-guid-6dae67c7-7fff-f947-50fb-7ca4a9d89d70'> </span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Sugar impacts your teeth in a big way. All Coast Dental in Pacific, CA, takes pride in educating patients about the importance of restricting sugary foods and drinks. It’s ideal to cut out this kind of food from your diet completely, but we understand that sometimes there’s nothing better than a crisp soda on a hot day. More attention should be paid to, say, how many sugary beverages you consume in a day or week. Is it really adding up? If so, consider restricting your intake for the sake of your teeth.</span></p><br /><p> </p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Sugar easily coats the surface of your teeth and attracts the “bad bacteria,” such as </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: italic; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Streptococcus mutans</span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'> and </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: italic; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Streptococcus sobrinus</span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>. These destructive bacteria feed on the sugar and disturb the natural pH of your mouth, to the point where the acidity is too much for your teeth. Over time, the enamel on your teeth is broken down little by little. This isn’t ideal since tooth enamel cannot be replaced. Once that natural barrier is gone, it’s gone for good. Improper dental hygiene only speeds up this destructive process.</span></p><br /><p> </p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>If you can’t give up sugar completely, then consider these tips to fight tooth decay:</span></p><br /><p> </p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>-Watch what you eat and drink. Make sure to incorporate healthy options, such as fibrous vegetables.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>-Restrict the sugar. Try drinking more water, your teeth will thank you (and so will your body).</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>-Practice good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing two to three times a day.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>-Visit your dentist regularly. Your dentist will be able to take a closer look inside your mouth, monitor anything suspicious, and give your teeth a good professional cleaning. </span></p><br /><p> </p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Do you need a routine checkup or cleaning? We are happy to assess your mouth and advise you on your dental health. All Coast Dental is located at 2180 Garnet Ave., Suite 1-K, in Pacific, CA 92109. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit </span><a href='https://www.allcoastdental.net/' style='text-decoration-line: none;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: #1155cc; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>allcoastdental.net</span></a><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'> or call 858-270-4904.</span></p><br /><div><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'><br/></span></div><br /><p> </p><br /><p> </p><br /><p> </p><br /><p> </p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-80324824980725117272020-06-25T13:01:00.001-07:002020-06-25T13:01:28.675-07:00How are Gap Teeth Treated?<p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;' id='docs-internal-guid-30bf3603-7fff-ef09-32ea-fdbcaeddd558'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>People commonly seek treatment for gaps between their upper front teeth. Often, the gap is closed with orthodontics during childhood, sparing the patient from having to whistle while they speak. But sometimes gaps, or diastema, can recur or there may be situations in which orthodontic work is not ideal. We at All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach want our patients to know we can help them with cosmetic and bite problems, but the treatment strategy will depend on the gap’s cause.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>Orthodontic work is done in late childhood after most of the patient’s adult teeth have erupted, but before their skull bones completely solidify. That means it is easier to guide teeth into different positions if the patient incurred a gap by sucking their thumb or pushing their teeth with their togue. It may not be too late for adults to get orthodontics, but they will need to see an ear, nose, and throat specialist if they are involuntarily thrusting their tongue forward when they swallow. Children who suck their thumbs can also sometimes benefit from psychological counseling to find healthier ways to self-soothe.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>Occasionally, a gap might be caused by a person having a high labial frenulum. This means that the vertical strip of flesh connecting the inside of their upper lip to their upper jaw is interfering with the teeth coming together. If that’s the case, the frenulum might be surgically reduced when orthodontic work is nearly finished. It’s also possible for the teeth to shift positions somewhat after orthodontic work, particularly if other teeth have been removed. This is why it’s important to wear a retainer, and why our office will work with patients to replace missing teeth as quickly as possible.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>Drs. Julie and Joseph Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call <a href='tel:+1-858-270-4904'>858-270-4904</a> or visit</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/' style='text-decoration:none;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='text-decoration: underline;'>All Coast Dental</span></a><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> and fill out a</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/contact-us/' style='text-decoration:none;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='text-decoration: underline;'>contact sheet</span></a><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>.</span></p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-78137102292718088092020-06-18T15:00:00.001-07:002020-06-18T15:00:27.967-07:00Inlays and Onlays<p><span id='docs-internal-guid-a4121445-7fff-3413-3f94-851c2831183f'><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>All Coast Dental in Pacific, CA, is committed to making sure you have a smile that you can be proud of, which is why we offer cosmetic dentistry services to help rebuild your smile. Dental inlays are used to replace a small portion of a tooth that is missing, which is similar to how fillings are used, only now inlays are made of tooth-colored ceramic or porcelain instead of gold. Inlays fit inside the tooth and undergo a bonding process that improves the overall strength of the tooth. Like inlays, dental onlays also fit inside the tooth except they extend to the chewing surface at the back of the tooth to replace a missing cusp. Onlays were also made of gold, undergoing a similar bonding process.</span></p><br /><br/><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; background-color: #ffffff; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>The procedure begins by removing the decayed material from the tooth. A mold is then taken and sent to the lab to create the inlay or onlay. It takes about two to three weeks for the inlay or onlay to be made, so in the meantime, a temporary inlay or onlay is placed on the tooth. When the process of making the inlay or outlay is completed, it is set on the tooth with cement.</span></p><br /><br/><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; background-color: #ffffff; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Prevention is the best way to avoid sitting under the drill. Regular flossing and brushing will decrease the chances of needing these procedures done since cavities and tooth decay are at the root of these issues. </span></p><br /></span></p><br /><p><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>Do you think you can benefit from inlays or onlays? We would be happy to address any questions or concerns you may have. All Coast Dental is located at 2180 Garnet Ave., Suite 1-K, in Pacific, CA 92109. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit </span><a href='https://www.allcoastdental.net/' style='text-decoration-line: none;'><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; color: #1155cc; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'>allcoastdental.net</span></a><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'> or call 858-270-4904.</span></p><br /><p> </p><br /><p><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;'><br/></span></p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-5373681215586966362020-05-28T16:00:00.001-07:002020-05-28T16:00:57.487-07:00Understanding Mouthwash<p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;' id='docs-internal-guid-a223b615-7fff-0bf2-e2f9-38d6964319ff'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>Mouthwashes are popular products, and many of them are approved by the American Dental Association as safe and effective. But as with toothpaste, there are so many varieties available that a person may be confused about which they should use. At All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, we can provide patients with more individualized advice, but there are a few things about using mouthwash everyone should understand.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>No mouthwash is meant to replace brushing and flossing, but when used to supplement ordinary oral hygienic care, mouthwash can reach places that are difficult for toothbrushes. Over-the-counter mouthwashes may be therapeutic, meaning that they help remove plaque and kill harmful bacteria, or they may be cosmetic, which means they only reduce bad breath. Stronger therapeutic mouthwashes may require a prescription and would be used in cases such as when a patient has a dry socket.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>Most mouthwashes contain alcohol and are not recommended for children under the age of six. They may also contribute to dry mouth. However, many mouthwashes also contain fluoride and can help prevent tooth decay by reinforcing enamel. People who have oral lesions may also benefit from using mouthwashes that are approved as pain relievers. As with brushing and flossing, the key to success with mouthwash is to use it frequently, rather than trying to cram a day’s worth of benefit into a single dose.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>Drs. Julie and Joseph Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call <a href='tel:+1-858-270-4904'>858-270-4904</a> or visit</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/' style='text-decoration:none;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; text-decoration: underline;'>All Coast Dental</span></a><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> and fill out a</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/contact-us/' style='text-decoration:none;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; text-decoration: underline;'>contact sheet</span></a><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>.</span></p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-1466290056005632502020-05-21T15:30:00.001-07:002020-05-21T15:30:42.630-07:00Preventing Osteonecrosis<p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;' id='docs-internal-guid-ce8b0ad6-7fff-9bd0-7516-45933681efa6'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>Complications following tooth extractions are rare, but to prevent them, we at All Coast Dental require the cooperation of our patients. If a patient is taking certain medications, one of the potential hazards of a tooth extraction is osteonecrosis of the jaw. This does not mean those patients cannot receive treatment, but we need everyone to understand why it is so important for them to disclose their medical history and medication use to us.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>Osteonecrosis is the death of bone tissue from lack of blood supply. It can occur in the jawbone when the gum is unable to close over an empty socket, leaving the bone at the base of the socket exposed. A person may experience it if they are taking large doses of antiresorptive medications, which people usually take intravenously for cancer. There is a lesser, but possible risk to people taking oral antiresorptives for osteoporosis. Smokers and people with diabetes are also at greater risk.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>If a person develops osteonecrosis, we can provide antibacterial washes and painkillers until their healing process is complete. Usually, conservative treatments are all that are necessary. But osteonecrosis is painful, and we want patients to be able to avoid it. If they have an infected tooth and have already started antiresorptive medication, we may be able to save the tooth with a root canal instead of extracting and replacing it. We may also want to stagger tooth extractions in patients who are getting extensive restorations, or use bridges or partial dentures to avoid extractions entirely.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>Drs. Julie and Joseph Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call <a href='tel:+1-858-270-4904'>858-270-4904</a> or visit</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/' style='text-decoration:none;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; text-decoration: underline;'>All Coast Dental</span></a><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> and fill out a</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/contact-us/' style='text-decoration:none;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; text-decoration: underline;'>contact sheet</span></a><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>.</span></p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204033385399575737.post-66086417097186260392020-05-14T15:00:00.001-07:002020-05-14T15:00:27.594-07:00Sealants for Extra Protection<p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;' id='docs-internal-guid-ce0a4a74-7fff-4ece-35a4-22aa505f320d'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>We highly value preventive care at All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach. Since children are especially at risk for developing caries, they are often provided with sealants to protect their teeth. But sealants can work for people of any age, which is why we want our patients to understand what they are and why they may need them.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>Tooth decay is caused by bacteria consuming food debris and excreting acid. The longer food remains in contact with the teeth, the more decay can occur. Our chewing teeth, the molars and premolars, are especially at risk because food gets lodged in the indentations in between their cusps. Although regular brushing should be sufficient to remove the food debris in most people, children are not always good brushers, and people with certain conditions, such as dry mouth, may experience tooth decay at faster rates.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>A sealant is a plastic coating that protects the enamel from acid. After the patient is numbed and their teeth are mildly etched to increase their surface area, the liquid coating can be painted on. It is then hardened with a blue light, and the patient can expect to resume eating normally the following day. A person still needs to brush and floss their teeth thoroughly to avoid tooth decay, but sealants are also effective against the acidic content of drinks such as soda and citrus juices and can provide supplementary protection for years after being applied.</span></p><br /><p dir='ltr' style='line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>Drs. Julie and Joseph Boulos operate All Coast Dental at 2180 Garnet Ave, Suite 1-K, Pacific Beach, California, 92109. To schedule an appointment, call <a href='tel:+1-858-270-4904'>858-270-4904</a> or visit</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/' style='text-decoration:none;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; text-decoration: underline;'>All Coast Dental</span></a><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> and fill out a</span><a href='http://www.allcoastdental.net/contact-us/' style='text-decoration:none;'><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'> </span><span style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; text-decoration: underline;'>contact sheet</span></a><span style='font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;'>.</span></p>All Coast Dentalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04760054100702972380noreply@blogger.com0