Have You Had A Teeth Cleaning This Year?

At All Coast Dental, we want patients to maintain a great oral health routine at home, but it is still important to come into the office for regular professional cleanings.  During the holidays we want everyone looking forward to the New Year and maintaining great oral hygiene.  However much you brush and floss, some harmful bacteria grow in your mouth that cause gum disease and can only be removed by a dental professional.  Come see us for a cleaning to make a great impression during the holidays, and start the year off with your best smile!

It’s important to see a professional regularly to locate and monitor areas in the mouth that may need special attention, and a dentist can tell you if you may be missing a spot or skipping an important step in your regular oral care routine.  During a teeth cleaning, a hygienist thoroughly clean the area above and below the gum line with scaling tools to rid them of plaque and tartar. After the surfaces of the teeth are cleaned, the hygienist flosses between every one of your teeth and may apply fluoride if recommended by the dentist.

To learn more about teeth cleanings and all the services we provide at the practice, visit www.allcoastdental.net for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA, call 858-270-4904.  

New Year, New Smile

It’s time for 2017 to come to an end and it’s time to ring in 2018 with a new perspective. We tend to set goals and resolutions around this time of the year, but have a hard time putting them into play when New Year comes. If you’re looking for a goal to commit to, our doctors at All Coast Dental suggest putting the focus on your oral health. It’s a new year, so give you a new smile.

Our doctors at All Coast Dental can assist with all of your oral health needs. Whether you desire to whiten your teeth, enhance their appearance through cosmetic procedures, or wish to straighten them through orthodontic treatment. We always welcome new patients and do our best to answer any questions you may have. If you wish to discuss your smile goals, schedule a consultation as soon as possible.

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

Drink Water to Save Your Teeth

Fluoride is nature’s natural cavity fighter and can be found in the water that we drink. Choosing water over sugary beverages is a much better decision for your teeth. Water cleans the mouth with every sip, and because of this, our doctors at All Coast Dental encourage you to drink more to protect your teeth from decay. Water not only strengthens teeth, it delivers healthy nutrients to our bodies to keep us healthy.

If your dental health is a cause for concern, drinking more water may be the solution. Sugary beverages may wash down your meal, but they provide no nutritional benefits for tooth enamel. Drinking water, however, washes away leftover food particles that have been left behind. It also dilutes the acids produced by harmful bacteria in the mouth. Drinking water may improve your smile, but it won’t protect against cavities alone. Be sure to maintain a rigorous oral hygiene routine to protect your teeth from decay.

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

Are You Brushing Effectively?

Have you ever heard the expression, “If you don’t brush your teeth they will fall out of your head?” If so, you should know that isn’t entirely false. If you don’t brush your teeth at least twice a day, you are allowing more than 600 types of bacteria to fester on your enamel. This is what causes tooth decay that can eventually lead to tooth loss if left untreated. To keep your permanent teeth for a lifetime, our doctors at All Coast Dental would like you to utilize these powerful brushing tips the next time you step in front of the bathroom sink.  

• Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle against the gums.


• Move the brush back and forth in a circular motion in short (tooth-wide) strokes.


• Brush the outer tooth surfaces, the inner tooth surfaces, and the chewing surfaces of the teeth.


• Use the tip of the brush to clean the inside surfaces of the front teeth, using a gentle up-and-down stroke.


• Brush your tongue to remove bacteria.

If you have further questions about oral hygiene, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.allcoastdental.net for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA, call 858-270-4909.

Oral Cancer Screenings

The best kind of protection is prevention. In the case of oral care, the best defense against oral cancer is early detection. This is why here at All Coast Dental, we are able to perform oral cancer screenings in our Pacific Beach, CA office.

Catching an abnormality as soon as possible means that a diagnosis can be made quicker and treatment can begin sooner. Our technology is able to detect abnormalities like sores, patches, or lumps before the human eye is able to detect them. Early detection greatly increases the chance of survival.

An ultraviolet light is used to examine the oral cavity and the throat. If there are any abnormalities, the patient would then need testing completed to determine the cause of the lesion.

Anyone can have an oral cancer screening performed, but those with a higher risk of cancer should be sure to get routine screenings. Those who are a higher risk of oral cancer include those who use tobacco regularly, drink alcohol regularly, have excessive sun exposure to the lips, or those who have the human papillomavirus.

Early detection could save a life. Mention our oral cancer screenings when setting up your next appointment. To schedule an appointment here at All Coast Dental in Pacific Beach, CA, give us a call at (858) 270-4904 or visit our website, www.allcoastdental.net.