If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from a calm atmosphere and effective dentist-patient communication. This is what we offer at Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla CA. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There […]
Oral Health For La Jolla Diabetics
This post from Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla CA is called ‘Oral Health For La Jolla Diabetics.’ Many people with diabetes have dental problems. However, gum disease, tooth loss, and periodontal disease are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. When […]
There’s No Substitute for a Toothbrush and Floss
At Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla CA, we are always reminding our patients that the first and most effective line of defense against gum disease and tooth decay is to brush and floss consistently. Many dental patients wonder why, with all the advances in dentistry, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush […]
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
The most common times people brush their teeth are morning and night, either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. But sometimes hiccups in the schedule can knock you off a well-established routine. At Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla CA, we have some thoughts on that. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut […]
Which Type of Toothbrush is Best?
Is an electric toothbrush better than a manual toothbrush for cleaning your teeth? In this article from Weston Spencer DDS in La Jolla CA, we won’t recommend one over the other. We’re just going to take a closer look at the electric toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes have been commercially available in the United States since the […]
Do You Love Your Smile?
The people who are happiest with their smiles have healthy, straight teeth that sparkle when they laugh. If nature didn’t bless you with attractive teeth, you are not alone. Most perfect smiles you see were not always that way: they are the result of cosmetic dentistry, like what we provide at Weston Spencer DDS in […]