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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 […]

Porcelain crowns can be used for both restorative and cosmetic purposes. Their versatility makes them a practical dental solution for restoring teeth that are worn, severely decayed, or damaged. A porcelain tooth crown on a damaged front tooth can make your smile look new. You can learn more about restorative dental crowns at Brighton Dental […]

Some dental experts argue that when you mix toxic mercury with silver and other ingredients, it becomes a completely safe and stable dental restoration material. For decades, this material – called amalgam – has been used in fillings. Now, this Civil War era restoration material is shunned by many dentists, but lots of people still […]

Dr. Paige Woods and her gentle dentistry extends farther than most realize through her charitable work in Mexico helping mostly edentulous patients with little bone for their dentures to hold on to them by placing implants that they can clip into. But her passion for providing dental implants to the underprivileged in our neighboring country […]

For many patients, a crooked smile can be both an oral health issue and a cosmetic insecurity, which is why orthodontics has become such a popular treatment option. A patient can straighten their teeth to get their ideal smile in a relatively short period of time without a lot of hassle. The ease of orthodontic […]

Imagine all of the frustration you’d experience if you didn’t have functioning teeth. The delicious food you’d miss out on and the self-conscious smiles you’d have to endure would be torture enough. That’s why it’s crucial to keep your teeth as healthy as possible, including strengthening any vulnerabilities. Dental veneers are key strategy dentists use […]

Dental work can seem like one of the most frightening things people can experience. Part of that is because we can’t see what dentists do inside our mouths. The other part is that we don’t understand what is going on. If you have missing or badly damaged teeth, there’s a good chance you need a […]

Your smile is the most noticeable part of your face. A good smile can make people feel comfortable around you and convey that you are friendly. When you feel self-conscious about your smile, you can feel nervous that someone will notice something off about it.  Chipped and broken teeth can make anyone feel self-conscious about […]

Did you know that more comfortable and quicker orthodontic treatment is possible when you use VPro+ just 5 minutes every day? But what is? And how does it help? At Brighton Dental San Diego we’re pleased to provide the option of using the remarkable VPro+ device from Propel Orthodontics –  a respected maker of dental […]

Many dental offices, including ours, have opted for the sake of our communities to only see emergency patients until the current COVID-19 crisis passes. So the current question becomes, what constitutes a dental emergency? What DOES NOT qualify as a dental emergency? What DOES qualify as a dental emergency We are here to help with […]

Dear Patients, I hope this message finds you and your family safe and taking the proper precautions relating to the COVID-19 virus. You may have heard government recommendations that that hospitals across the country “consider stopping elective surgery”. We believe they are making this recommendation to reserve hospital resources, including staff and supplies, for anticipated […]

Perhaps you’re already convinced that we’re the best dental clinic for you. Or perhaps you’re not. Either way, we believe we can help any dental patient look, feel and function better – and that includes you. If you need an extraction, implant or dental surgery and are concerned about pain or slow healing, we can […]