If you have dental amalgam – or silver fillings – they’re about half mercury, a toxic substance that requires hazardous material protocols to handle. Biocompatible dentists now know it’s a mistake. Harmless, durable, tooth-colored composite is better – and it’s oh so much better looking too. Learn more about the hazards of mercury in your
read moreWhen a tooth is knocked out, handle it only by the crown, not the root – and reinsert it if possible, then get to a dentist within 30 minutes. If reinserting isn’t possible, keep it wet in milk, water or a wet paper towel. And keep it clean. You can even put it between your
read moreOr we should say, it isn’t normal for a tooth to be sensitive to cold. It could have a chip, crack, decay or gum disease around it. But it’s perfectly normal for you to be cold if it’s cold outside. We hope you know that. To get that tooth thing looked at, call Capri Modern
read moreYour child’s teeth don’t stand a chance if you don’t start them early with a family dental practice experienced in baby teeth. When baby teeth rot or get damaged, they don’t do their job and can impact the positioning and health of permanent teeth. You see, baby teeth aren’t really useless at all – as
read moreChildren can’t learn when they’re in pain, and dental-related illnesses cause the loss of an astounding 51 million school hours. Less obvious than a broken arm and more real than that unconvincing cough your kids get when they want to stay home, dental issues only get worse when they aren’t treated. Learn more about our
read moreSuccinct, well-written and simply explained, this graphic is a complete seminar on the reason we push flossing so hard to our patients – and our social media followers. It’s just that simple: Floss because it gets rid of stuff that needs to go. Learn more about your oral health when you call Capri Modern Dentistry
read moreSure, anyone can buy dental floss. And millions of people buy millions of miles – and then let it sit in a drawer or medicine cabinet. Put your purchase to work and floss every day before brushing to help keep your gums healthy and your teeth decay-free. Learn more about great dental hygiene when you
read moreWe tell you all the time that teeth are fun (although we’re not always sure you believe us), but it’s even more fun when your whole mouth, head, neck and body are healthy and function properly. Let us be your first line of defense against oral cancer and for dental and oral health. It all
read moreListen, we’re not trying to knock the Tooth Fairy. She’s a great gal. But with baby teeth, permanent teeth and adults smiles as well, we can make a real and lasting difference that you can see, feel and use. Learn more at your free oral health consultation, available when you call Capri Modern Dentistry in
read moreEmojis have pretty much replaced emoticons – representations of facial expressions with keyboard characters – but nothing can replace your smile. Do everything possible to keep yours, and let us help make a crooked or damaged smile better. Contact Capri Modern Dentistry San Diego now for your free oral health consultation. We’re at 858-679-8918.
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