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Andrea is Back!
Andrea Morrison, our registered dental hygienist, has worked for Scripps Dental Care for over eight years on three different occasions. She recently moved back to San Diego and has made a long term commitment to our patients and team! Andrea is a native of east-central Illinois. She received her Degree in Dental Hygiene from Parkland College, Champaign, Illinois graduating with honors and was in the top five percent for clinical […]
“RAVING FANS”!
Below is a letter from one of our many happy patients. Our goal is to provide great customer service and a letter like this makes us all feel good! Dear Scripps Team, Thank you for all the good things you do! Scripps Health Foundation just received a generous gift for the Scripps Cardiac Treatment Center and Mericos Eye Institute from Barbara Friedman and the Friedman Family Foundation to recognize the […]
Popular Full Mouth Reconstruction Procedures
Simply stated, full mouth reconstruction is a treatment plan consisting of one or more restorative and cosmetic dental procedures to improve the function, strength, health, and stability of your gums and teeth. La Jolla cosmetic dentistry patients experiencing difficulty chewing or speaking, pain when biting down, TMJ (temporomandibular joint) issues, missing teeth, and tooth decay are good candidates for full mouth reconstruction. Full mouth reconstruction is tailored to the unique […]
Dental Bonding Uses
Just one stained or cracked tooth can significantly affect a person’s confidence. A gap between your front teeth, for instance, can also have such an effect. Reluctance to smile as wide or as often may even result from that one tooth or space. But don’t be discouraged! Extensive whitening treatments or braces don’t necessarily need to be the answer. Fortunately, a simple dental solution exists to makeover that tooth quickly […]
RAVING FANSÂť!
Below is a letter from one of our many happy patients. Our goal is to provide great customer service and a letter like this makes us all feel good! Dear Scripps Team, I have tried to write this letter at least twice before, and this time I’m determined to find the right words to express myself prior to leaving for your office in a few hours. Very seldom am I […]
Team Scripps at AACD 2012!
The Annual Scientific Session for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry was held in Washington DC this year. The meeting was special for our team as Todd Cochran received his Lab Accreditation Credential at the annual Gala. Todd Cochran, owner of Horizon Dental Lab, earned the challenging credential by successfully submitting the required cases to the Credentialing Board for the AACD. This is an honor shared by fewer than 34 […]
Bad Breath Causes and Treatment
There are few dental problems that can be as embarrassing and cause a person to be as self-conscious as bad breath. Also called by its medical name, halitosis, bad breath can be a chronic condition that causes a person to be shy about being around others, due to fears about offending the other person with their bad breath. While there are many potential causes of bad breath, the condition is […]
Teeth Grinding Causes and Treatments
Many of us get through frustrating or tense situations in life by clinching our teeth. But for some people, grinding of the teeth is a serious problem. Teeth grinding can be a symptom of stress, anger, or anxiety and may occur when the person is asleep. In fact, because it is often an unconscious action, many people are not even aware that they grind their teeth. A sore jaw or […]
Popular Smile Makeover Procedures
If you want to make a great impression, it’s important to have a winning smile. Of course, not everyone is born with that perfect-looking smile. Chips and cracks can make an otherwise great smile look tarnished, and stains and discoloration can form over time. Luckily there are plenty of options out there for La Jolla cosmetic dentistry. One such option can beautify a smile and make it healthier as well: […]
Dangers of Tooth Erosion
There are many kinds of dental problems out there that we can treat. Even though that’s the case, there are also many different dental problems out there that patients are not aware of. It’s true. It’s important that you take time during your dental visit to ask your San Diego cosmetic dentist about new information n dental problems and dental treatments so that you understand the many issues you may […]