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A beautiful smile with straight teeth is one of the most valuable gifts you can give yourself. Gorgeous smiles have big payoffs, increasing your confidence and giving a great first impression wherever you go. Modern orthodontic solutions offer an alternative to the clunky metal braces of the past. With Invisalign® clear aligners, you can achieve […]

Dental implants have become the gold-standard tooth replacement option for people who want to replace a missing tooth. They are made with an artificial root that is surgically implanted in the jawbone. Traditionally, titanium has been used to construct this root, but is there another option? Read on to learn more about ceramic dental implants […]

Brighton Dental treats you as a whole, meaning we pay attention to what we put in your mouth. Our holistic dental care extends to all aspects of our practice, including minor procedures like composite fillings. Our focus is on treating your cavity and ensuring the overall health of your entire system. Mainstream dentists use amalgam […]

Do you have a damaged or missing tooth? Brighton Dental can make your smile whole again with dental crowns. Whether it’s one or more teeth, dental crowns in San Diego, California, offer a solid, functional, and realistic-looking option for restoring your smile. To get started with dental crown treatment, schedule an appointment today with Dr. […]

Finding a good dentist in San Diego, California, can be tricky, especially if you want to avoid dental care like amalgam fillings and metal crowns. While scouring the internet for alternative dentistry options, holistic dentistry might have popped up. Holistic dental care goes by many names, including natural and biological dentistry. This dentistry offers services […]

Despite being a common solution for cavities, silver amalgam fillings do have their drawbacks — specifically their metal/mercury content. Today, many dentists (and patients) prefer to use composite resin fillings to treat decayed teeth. But what if you had amalgam fillings in the past? Should you have them removed and replaced with white fillings? At […]

If you’re considering orthodontic care, two of your main choices are traditional braces or a clear aligner therapy such as Invisalign. Although both are effective in correcting orthodontic issues, they clearly differ in terms of comfort, structure, appearance, and expediency. If the thought of traditional braces doesn’t appeal to you, Invisalign aligners offer a viable […]

Dental implants have long been established as one of the best ways to replace lost teeth. Implants replace your entire tooth structure, roots and all, to give you a smile that’s functional, natural-looking, and enduring. Although titanium implants are often the standard option, there’s much to be said about ceramic dental implants and their metal-free […]

If you’ve ever envied another person’s perfect smile, you’re not alone. Smile envy is pretty common, and most folks often wistfully wish they had another’s glorious smile but never take action. They probably assume a perfect smile would take too much time, money, and effort. It’s too bad because the value of a brilliant smile […]

For patients who have lost teeth or are in the blink of losing one or more teeth, dental implants in San Diego, California, are an excellent solution for teeth replacement. By rebuilding your tooth from the root up, dental implants offer optimal stability for smile restoration.  Want to restore your smile with dental implants? Brighton […]

When choosing Invisalign clear aligners for smile alignment, many questions may come to mind, which you can ask your dentist or orthodontist. If you have ever seen anybody with braces, you have also likely noticed that they must wear rubber bands at certain stages of the procedure. You may wonder if such attachments are required […]

Today, more than ever, we are very conscious about what we put into our bodies. People tend to eat healthier and take better care of themselves than in the past. While we are more aware of how various factors and materials affect our bodies, dental amalgam concerns are at an all-time high. Metal amalgam fillings […]