Curtis L. Chan, DDS

A lot of people are afraid of going to the dentist and are at a loss for what to do in terms of calming down before their appointment. Our staff takes great pride in helping our patients to feel at ease at the beginning, middle, and end of their appointments, whether it’s a six-month check-up on a healthy set of teeth or a procedure that is much more involved.

Listed below are a few things you can do that might help to ease the tension if you or someone you know suffers from dental anxiety,. 

Let Your Dentist Know How You Feel

Be open about what you are afraid of or worried about. This gives your dentist the opportunity to understand where you are coming from and to respond to you in a way that is calming and beneficial to the situation.  

Plan Ahead

When you schedule your next appointment, don’t pick a day where you are super busy or where you have someplace else to be immediately after your appointment. This will give your body and your nervous system a better chance to actually relax. 

Be Careful What You Eat and Drink 

Steer clear of food that is high in sugar or caffeine. Both of these ingredients are known to make you agitated and will only exacerbate your dental anxiety. Try sipping some water with fruit in it or maybe a hot cup of caffeine-free tea. 

Learn Some Deep Breathing Techniques 

“Remember to breathe” sounds like such a silly thing to say but anxiety can cause you to hold your breath without even realizing it. Deep, even breathing is an important part of keeping calm during any stressful situation. This is one of the reasons that Lamaze breathing is often taught to expecting mothers. There are many different breathing techniques that you can practice and see if any of them helps to calm your nerves.

Make and Keep Regular Dental Appointments

Anxiety about your oral health might be enough to stop someone from feeling comfortable at the dentist. Seeing your dentist at least two times a year as recommended can help the situation feel more familiar to you and cut down on the number of unknown variables you have to face.

If your dental anxiety is so severe that it is stopping you from getting necessary dental treatments, your oral health will suffer and eventually begin to break down over time. Instead,  you should schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as you can and explain the situation. Let them work with you to discover the best way for your mouth to get the attention it needs without making you anxiety-ridden and uncomfortable. 

Here at Curtis L. Chan, DDS, we want to help you and your family do everything possible to have and preserve healthy teeth and gums. With regular San Diego dental appointments and consistent, routine care, your whole family will easily maintain teeth that are healthy, strong, and effective.

The respected professionals at our San Diego dental offices are here to address any concerns you may have regarding common dental procedures, as well as preventative, cosmetic, or restorative dentistry. We also provide sedation dentistry treatments as an option for our patients with severe dental anxiety.

It is our job to help you and your family establish healthy dental habits to make sure that your teeth will always be there when you need them and your smile will always look great.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with a dentist in Del Mar, please give us a call at (858) 481-9090 and speak with a trained member of our dental staff today.

 

There is no reason why you should have to feel ashamed of your smile with the dental technology and services available to you today. Dr. Curtis Chan offers San Diego dental implant services that can change your life for the better. You can have that healthy, bright smile you always wanted, and the caring team at the Del Mar restorative dentistry practice of Curtis L. Chan, DDS will provide you with a personal consultation to start the process.

What Should You Do Before Your Dental Implant Procedure?

Dental implants offer patients a permanent fix for those suffering from missing or damaged teeth. The procedure positions a tiny titanium post into the jawbone to which the bone will naturally bond with the posts. This strong foundation allows for the addition of artificial teeth. Dental implants can preserve facial structure, stop bone deterioration, which is common in mouths that have missing teeth, and restore an individual’s confidence and smile. You can use your new artificial teeth to eat most anything you like.

If you are suffering from missing teeth, dentures, bridges dental implants may be a good fit. Your California dental implant dentist will examine your mouth and determine if the oral tissues are healthy enough for the procedure. They will also look at your bone structure and review your personal health which is essential for your bone to heal properly. 

Candidates for dental implants first need to schedule their consultation with the office of Curtis L. Chan, DDS. Things that you will want to bring with you include a list of current medications, information on your medical history, and any questions you have regarding the procedure. Either Dr. Chan or an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon that our practice will refer you to will be able to address any questions and concerns so that your unique needs are appropriately addressed.

The majority of patients will require two surgical procedures to complete the process which can take six to eight months. During the time between surgeries, you can still go about your daily life as you normally would with very little disruption. For successful healing, only taking medications that have been approved by your dental provider is key. Maintaining a clean mouth and following the guidance of your dental provider for oral care is important. Additionally, eating a whole, healthy diet, getting plenty of rest, and not smoking will keep your healing on track.

Once you have completed the process, caring for your implants is similar to what you would do for your natural teeth. Stay away from chewing on hard items like ice, seek care for issues with grinding, brush your gum tissue and implants daily, and see your dentist regularly for routine check-ups.

Are You Ready to Restore Your Smile With Dental Implants?

If you have made the decision to learn more about dental implants, call the office of Curtis L. Chan, DDS., a  Del Mar family dentist at (858) 481-9090 to make an appointment. Dr. Chan and his team welcome you to the practice and are happy to answer any questions you may have about dental implants.

Your one-year-old child is still very young. At this age, how important is it for them to see a pediatric dentist? The answer is it is important to consider. Proper dental care is necessary to reduce the risk of developing dental caries. Dental caries comes with very significant side effects such as pain, infection, and even life-threatening repercussions. According to the Pediatric Oral Health Research & Policy Center, there is strong clinical, theoretical, and scientific evidence that backs the benefits of early dental visits both improving your child’s health and derailing future dental costs that result from poor oral hygiene.

A study done by researchers at the National Center for Biotechnology Information reported that children who have caries in their primary teeth are at increased risk of having caries in their permanent teeth. Children with bad primary teeth are three times more likely for this to happen to them when their adult set of teeth come in. Early prevention and proper dental practices in your child’s first set of teeth will keep them healthy can carry through to when they have their permanent teeth. Because of this, healthy mouths are less prone to require corrective dental procedures which will save parents money.

What Are the Benefits of Establishing a Dental Relationship Early For Your Child?

It is very common for parents to begin the process of regular dental visits for their children once they hit age three or age four. The problem with this is two-fold. The first problem is that children who are unfamiliar with their dentist and having their mouths worked on could become skittish and scared during their first appointment. They will not have established the trust and familiarity with the dentist and the dental team to feel comfortable with these medical professionals working on them. Dental anxiety is something that can start young and continue into adulthood. Going to the dentist should be a positive experience. A friendly team should be there to give your child shiny white teeth.

The second, is that it is very common for children who have not had proper instruction to care for their teeth for the years leading up to their first visit at age four or five could have already developed serious tooth decay. Pediatric dentists often see toddlers who have many cavities which would otherwise not have occurred if there were early intervention and guidance given to the parents regarding appropriate teeth maintenance. Teeth maintenance not only includes regular cleaning but also wholesome nutrition such as the effects of fruit juice and snacks. Also, how allowing your child to go to sleep with a bottle leaves a film of sugar on their teeth that will begin to eat away at their enamel and the inner portion of their teeth.

Do You Need To Make An Appointment With A San Diego Pediatric Dentist?

Maintaining your family’s oral health is an important part of staying healthy overall. If you have a one-year-old child or a child older than one, call Curtis L. Chan, DDS, a San Diego Pediatric Dentist. My California preventative care dental practice will work with your child and support your efforts keeping your child’s smile bright. Call the office of Curtis L. Chan, DDS., Del Mar family dentist at (858) 481-9090 to make an appointment. 

Those nasty little holes in teeth that can cause distressing pain are called cavities. Cavities are one of the most common reasons for unscheduled dental visits. It is possible to have a cavity and not even be aware that you have one. During the year between 2011 and 2012, approximately 91% of American adults reportedly had cavities and not all of them knew it. If you believe that you have a cavity or are experiencing abnormal pain in your mouth, connecting with an experienced Del Mar Dentist can fix the problem. Curtis L. Chan is a mercury-free dental practice and if you are someone who also has had previous work done resulting in unsightly silver fillings, we can help. Our tooth-colored restoration process will replace those tooth blemishes in just two appointments. 

How Do Cavities Develop?

Everyone knows that eating highly sugary foods is a major no-no for teeth health. Foods like carbohydrates, sodas, candy, and milk that is not removed from your teeth will result in the degradation of your teeth. How does this happen? The bacteria from the food we eat that settles on our teeth will ultimately come into contact with our saliva. The saliva will turn the bacteria into an acidic substance that attaches to our teeth and builds up in plaque lawyers. The acids in the plaque do the dirty work of breaking down the outer enamel of our teeth and then to the inner portion of our teeth. As the acid erodes our tooth’s structure, the deeper the destruction, the more pain we will experience.

So does saliva cause your cavities? No, saliva isn’t the cause of your cavities but saliva plays a vital role in cavity formation. Other factors can also influence cavity development in your mouth. As we age, our gums recede from the tooth and the root becomes exposed. If you are not taking good care of your oral health with regular brushing, residual bacteria from the foods you eat will target the root area and begin to erode.

According to the American Dental Association, you can decrease your risk of developing cavities by doing the following:

• Brushing regularly, two times per day with a fluoride-rich toothpaste
• Getting all the grime and debris from between your teeth with flossing
• Choosing whole foods that are highly nutritious and low in sugar plus reducing your snacks
• Visiting your San Diego dentist for regular cleanings and examinations every year 
• Discuss with your dentist the benefit of supplemental fluoride to give an added boost in a protective coating to your teeth

Ensuring you engage in a proper daily oral hygiene regime along with regular checkups, you can better protect your teeth from inflammation, infection, decay, and tooth loss. Additionally, if you had work done in your mouth for previous cavities, through time, fillings will begin to weaken and break down leaving space for bacteria to penetrate. When this happens, cavities will result. Your Del Mar dentist will be able to get ahead of this situation before it becomes a painful problem.

Do You Need to Make an Appointment With a San Diego Dentist?

Your oral health is an essential part of maintaining your overall health. Call the office of Curtis L. Chan, DDS., Del Mar family dentist at (858) 481-9090 to make an appointment. Dr. Chan can help you keep your mouth in the best condition.

The toothbrush as we currently know it was invented in 1938. Various forms of the toothbrush have, however, been around and considered an indispensable part of a person’s oral care routine since approximately 3000 B.C. For a significant portion of this time period, conventional manual toothbrushes were the preeminent style and, as such, were used by everyone. 

It has only been since the 1960s, about 70 years ago, that electric toothbrushes hit the mass-produced dental hygiene market with bold claims of being the gold standard in the upkeep of oral hygiene. 

So is there really that much of a difference between the two types of toothbrushes? If so, which one would your dentist recommend for optimal oral health?

Manual vs. Electric: What’s the Difference?

With an electric toothbrush, the majority of the actual work is done for you, unlike a traditional manual toothbrush where some elbow grease is needed to get the job done. In order to decide which type of toothbrush is the best fit for your dental needs, take a look at the list of the pros and cons of each type listed below.

Electric Toothbrush: Pros 

Electric toothbrushes have been advancing technologically and, as a result, also increasing in popularity over the past decade or so. Some of the “pro” arguments for using an electric toothbrush include:

• Simple to use
• Achieve a more comprehensive tooth cleaning 
• Most models come with built-in timers. This helps to make sure you brush for a full two minutes
• It is easier to get kids to brush their teeth because they are fun to use

Electric Toothbrush: Cons 

Using an electric toothbrush has some disadvantages including: 

• You have to remember to charge them and/or buy replacement batteries
• They are expensive, especially compared to the price of most manual toothbrushes
• They are often quite bulky in terms of their size
• They can break very easily and are not particularly travel-friendly 

Manual Toothbrush: Pros

Just about everybody has used a manual toothbrush before, so you already know that some benefits include:

• Completely cleans your teeth as long as you use the right technique
• You can personalize it by selecting the style, color, and bristle type that you like best
• Never needs to charge or have its batteries replaced
• Specific versions designed to be easy to travel with
• Inexpensive

Manual Toothbrush: Cons 

There are times when a manual toothbrush may not be a great fit for someone, including:

• The manual work required could be difficult for people with certain handicaps
• Improper brushing technique means your teeth aren’t really getting that clean
• You need an outside source to time how long you have been brushing 

Remember, no toothbrush is powerful enough to work if you don’t use it at least two times a day. 

Here at Curtis L. Chan, DDS, we want to help you and your family do everything possible to have and preserve healthy teeth and gums. With regular San Diego dental appointments and consistent, routine care, your whole family will easily maintain teeth that are healthy, strong, and effective.

The respected professionals at our San Diego dental offices are here to address any concerns you may have regarding common dental procedures, as well as preventative, cosmetic, or restorative dentistry. We also provide sedation dentistry treatments as an option for our patients with severe dental anxiety.

It is our job to help you and your family establish healthy dental habits to make sure that your teeth will always be there when you need them and your smile will always look great.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with a dentist in Del Mar, please give us a call at (858) 481-9090 and speak with a trained member of our dental staff today.

Anytime an acute and urgent health issue rears its ugly head, it is perfectly normal to conclude that taking a trip to your local hospital’s emergency room is the right way to go about getting it sorted. All medical crises, however, are not created equal, especially during these strange, uncertain times of the mandatory social distancing in California and nationwide, along with curfews, and mandatory lockdowns across most of the United States. Although the doctors and nurses at your neighborhood hospital and the medical care staff at your local urgent care facility are prepared to deal with a wide range of critical health problems, dental-themed catastrophes are a problem unto themselves and they are very much outside of the purview of hospitals and other medical facilities.

Can I Just Go to the Emergency Room at My Local Hospital?

The fact that emergency rooms throughout our nation are presently at maximum capacity from those infected with and seeking treatment for the COVID-19 virus, your choices for dental treatments of any kind due to a dental emergency are going to be slim, and most hospital emergency rooms are not usually equipped with the necessary tools and properly trained staff to deal with a dental emergency.

What Dental Issues Are Considered an Emergency Right Now?

Times being what they are, prior to trying to make a trip to your dentist’s office, you need to be absolutely certain that you really and truly have an oral health emergency that is severe enough to justify making a dental appointment. Listed below are just some of the more frequently-occurring dental crises that you do need to find professional care for immediately:

• A fractured tooth
• A chipped tooth
• An abscessed tooth
• An infected tooth
• A tooth that has been knocked out

I Am Still Not Sure if I Have a Real Dental Emergency

It can sometimes be hard to tell if the dental issue you are having is really an emergency, especially if you are in a lot of pain. 

If you are still feeling uncertain as to whether or not your particular circumstances meet the basic requirements of a dental emergency, you are always welcome to get in touch with our Del Mar team of dental professionals and ask us what the appropriate course of action is.

Regardless of your current dental problems, please do not make an appointment with our offices or the offices of another dentist if you suspect that you have been exposed to COVID‑19 and/or are experiencing symptoms such as a fever, dry cough, and are having difficulty breathing. If you think you might be infected, please call your regular healthcare provider for instructions.

Here at Curtis L. Chan, DDS, we want to help you and your family do everything possible to have and preserve healthy teeth and gums. With regular San Diego dental appointments and consistent, routine care, your whole family will easily maintain teeth that are healthy, strong, and effective.

The respected professionals at our San Diego dental offices are here to address any concerns you may have regarding common dental procedures, as well as preventative, cosmetic, or restorative dentistry. We also provide sedation dentistry treatments as an option for our patients with severe dental anxiety.

It is our job to help you and your family establish healthy dental habits to make sure that your teeth will always be there when you need them and your smile will always look great.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with a dentist in Del Mar, please give us a call at (858) 481-9090 and speak with a trained member of our dental staff today.

Pregnancy changes many things inside a woman’s body, even your oral health. The way your gums react to pregnancy is different than how they would otherwise. This is why taking the steps to protect your teeth and gums is so important. During pregnancy, a woman’s hormone levels change and as a result, oral health issues can arise. Gum disease and pregnancy tumors are the most common problems faced by pregnant women. While you are looking at everything you eat, the soundness of your sleep, and reducing your stress, you should also keep track of your oral health.

What are the Complications of Changing Hormone Levels on a Woman’s Oral Health?

Pregnancy Gingivitis

Hormones can do a lot to your physical health and mental state. During pregnancy, hormones are the reason behind up and down emotions, a bladder than never seems to fully empty, and your quirky pregnancy-related food choices. Swelling in the gums, which happens during pregnancy, is also hormone-driven. The gums tend to bleed more often and when this happens the condition a pregnant mother develops is called pregnancy gingivitis.

If you experience this, while you are pregnant, you should speak with your San Diego dentist about gum disease treatment. It may be necessary to have more teeth cleanings done during your pregnancy. Your dentist will be able to give you the guidance you need to keep your teeth clean and your mouth healthy. Soft-bristled brushes will be gentle on the gums and a deep-cleaning toothpaste can stop further plaque and tartar from building up on the teeth which can exacerbate your gingivitis further. Even more than ever, flossing is important to keep bits of food out of nooks and crannies in your mouth which are much more pronounced when the gums are swollen.

Pregnancy Tumors

Pregnancy tumors are a scary name used for growths that most often show up in the second trimester. These growths have an appearance similar to raspberries and they grow between the teeth. They are also a result of hormonal changes int the body. Thankfully, pregnancy tumors are not malignant and will clear up after your baby is born. However, if they are causing you any discomfort, your San Diego family dentist can remove them.

Morning Sickness

Not all women experience morning sickness, which can happen at any time of the day or all day, not just in the morning. But, many do experience this symptom. If you are suffering from nausea and vomiting while pregnant, the stomach acid that is in constant contact with your teeth can cause them to degrade. A quick swish of baking soda and water in your mouth after you have an episode is a good way to neutralize that acid. Swishing with baking soda to clean your mouth out is also a good practice before you brush.

Do You Need to Make an Appointment With a San Diego Dentist?

Keeping every part of your body healthy and strong during pregnancy is very important. If mom is healthy so is her baby. Your dentist can help you adjust your oral health routine as necessary to combat the changes in your body. It is also important to tell your dentist that you are pregnant as soon as you know so that they can change up the medications or treatments they administer to keep you and your baby safe. Seeing your dentist while pregnant is encouraged by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG). To set up your appointment, call the office of Curtis L. Chan, DDS. Dr. Chan is a Del Mar family dentist who can be reached at (858) 481-9090.

A lot of different things can go on inside your mouth in an eight-hour window, particularly when you are asleep which allows bacteria to collect and multiply on the surfaces of your teeth. There is no need to let the image of harmful cavities, plaque, gingivitis, or tartar prevent you from getting a full night of sleep. There are a lot of different ways to look out for your oral well-being while you get your eight hours in. 

Listed below are some suggestions on how to take care of your teeth while you’re asleep:

Brush Before Bed 

Making sure that you brush your teeth before you turn in for the night helps to safeguard them against gum disease, tooth decay, and plaque buildup. If you are especially vulnerable to gum disease and cavities, dental professionals advise that you brush your teeth directly after your last meal (or snack, as the case may be), and then brush them again right before you actually go to bed.

Use Proper Technique 

According to dental professionals, the ideal way to brush your teeth is to use a back and forth motion in gentle, short strokes. Brush the outside surfaces of your teeth first, then brush the inside surfaces of your teeth. The last thing to get brushed should be the chewing surfaces of your teeth. To properly clean the backside of the front teeth, take the tip of your toothbrush and move it carefully up and down.

Don’t Forget to Floss

Flossing dislodges bits of loose food and eliminates plaque accumulation while it is still soft enough to be removed without the aid of a dentist. If these particles of loose food and plaque are allowed to accumulate on and in between your teeth, then bacteria will multiply while you are asleep and your oral health issues can actually worsen while you are asleep. 

Additionally, if the plaque on your teeth is left to get hard, it then turns into tartar, which is something that can only be eliminated by a professional, like a dentist or a dental hygienist. Only flossing right before bed is okay for the majority of people, but if you are susceptible to tartar build-up or to gum disease, dental professionals advise that you floss after you brush your teeth in the morning as well as before you go to bed at night.

Always Use Mouthwash 

Mouthwash serves more uses than just freshening your breath. There are therapeutic mouthwashes on the market that are made with select ingredients that are designed to reinforce your teeth and assist in treating specific oral health problems. Rinsing thoroughly with one of these therapeutic mouthwashes before you go to sleep will make sure your teeth are void of cavities and plaque. 

Your teeth have to be properly maintained if you want to keep your smile both beautiful and functional. The cosmetic dentistry treatments offered by Curtis L. Chan, DDS will help you obtain the beautiful smile you have always wanted and ensure that your teeth remain strong and your mouth stays healthy. 

For more information on procedures frequently used in cosmetic dentistry and your overall oral health, contact our Del Mar dental office at (858) 481-9090 to schedule an appointment.

Your Del Mar dentist has a lot of different tools that they use when you go for a routine dental appointment. A lot of these instruments look intimidating but each one serves a very specific purpose and helps your dental professional take the best care possible of you and your family’s oral health. 

Listed below is a list of some commonly used dental tools and what they do.

Mouth Mirror

This tiny hand-held mirror is something you will probably see during every dental appointment you attend. Your dentist has to get a full view of your mouth. This includes the backs of all your teeth. This little mirror allows them to see the inside of your mouth from every angle, including angles they might otherwise miss, and helps them find any budding dental issues with ease.

Dental Probe

There are many different kinds of probes. Even though they might look frightening, they serve a very useful purpose. A dental probe helps your dental professional examine your entire mouth and ensure that everything is good shape. A sickle probe helps your dentist to find any newly formed cavities and other dental health problems. A periodontal probe enables your dentist to measure your periodontal pockets and locate other oral issues, like receding gums.

Anesthetic

Your teeth, while extremely hard on the outside, are very soft and sensitive at their core, underneath their hard layer of enamel. For your dentist to be able to make sure that you are not in any pain during certain dental procedures, they will apply a local anesthetic that will numb your entire mouth. 

Dental Drill

Possibly the most feared piece of dental equipment, the dental drill is designed to eliminate any decay connected to your tooth before your cavity is filled in. Sometimes, however, the dental drill is used for smoothing and polishing the affected tooth after the procedure is finished. The dental drill will cause an unusual vibrating feeling throughout your mouth while your dentist gets rid of your cavities, but this is perfectly normal and is no cause for alarm.

Spoon Excavator

Once in a while, the substance inside of a cavity has turned soft and mushy and a dental drill is not needed in order to remove it. In that case, a spoon excavator would then be used to dig the soft decay out from the tooth’s inside.

Suction Device

Throughout almost all dental procedures, debris and saliva accumulate in your mouth, and this can make it very hard for your dentist to do their job properly. These little hoses with vacuum suction can be used to suck saliva or any other obstructions out of your mouth, allowing the dentist to see your mouth clearly and work diligently. 

Your teeth have to be properly maintained if you want to keep your smile both beautiful and functional. The routine and cosmetic dentistry treatments offered by Curtis L. Chan, DDS will help you obtain the beautiful smile you have always wanted and make certain that your teeth remain strong and your mouth stays healthy. 

For more information on procedures frequently used in cosmetic dentistry and your overall oral health, contact our Del Mar dental office at (858) 481-9090 to schedule an appointment.

 

 

If you routinely pass on a cup of hot cocoa or an ice-cold glass of lemonade because you already know they are going to make your teeth hurt, then the time has come for you to make an appointment with your dentist to discuss the likelihood that your teeth are sensitive.

When you have sensitive teeth, it isn’t just hot and cold beverages that can be an issue for you, sometimes other things, such as overly sweet or overly sour foods or even very cold air can aggravate the condition as well.

To effectively manage these temperature-related aches and pains in your teeth, it will help you to understand exactly what is causing them in the first place. After you have figured out the reason for your tooth pain, you and your dentist can work together on coming up with a solution that works for you.

Maintain the Enamel on Your Teeth 

The enamel of your teeth is a strong, protective coating that helps your teeth stay strong in spite of their frequent and rigorous use. When your enamel is gone, however, it leaves nerve endings exposed which leave you vulnerable to pain from all sorts of stimuli.

If you suspect that your teeth have become sensitive, it is plausible that the enamel is certain spots of your teeth has been worn away.

To help stop or slow down the erosion of your tooth enamel there are some steps that you can take, such as:

Brush Your Teeth More Gently 

If you brush your teeth as hard as you possibly can on a daily basis, there is a good chance you are scrubbing away more than just food particles and plaque. Brushing in a side-to-side motion directly on your gum line will cause the enamel of your teeth to wear away at a greater rate. It is best if you buy a soft-bristled toothbrush and brush your teeth at a 45-degree angle to help maintain your enamel.

Pass on the Acidic Drinks and Food 

Candy, sodas, and carbohydrates that are high in sugar can all cause the enamel of your teeth to wear away. If you do eat or drink something that is very acidic, you should wait at least an hour before you brush your teeth.

Relax Your Jaw

Over the years, grinding your teeth will wear away your enamel. Dealing with the cause of your stress might help to mitigate the issue. If it doesn’t, your dentist will be able to make a mold of your teeth and have you fitted for a special mouthguard that will prevent you from grinding your teeth.

Your teeth have to be properly maintained if you want to keep your smile both beautiful and functional. The cosmetic dentistry treatments offered by Curtis L. Chan, DDS will help you obtain the beautiful smile you have always wanted and ensure that your teeth remain strong and your mouth stays healthy. 

For more information on procedures frequently used in cosmetic dentistry and your overall oral health, contact our Del Mar dental office at (858) 481-9090 to schedule an appointment.