A broken tooth can be painful – and frightening. Because the problem usually comes on suddenly and with little warning, you are probably unprepared, and you may be uncertain about what you should do. Fortunately, there are a variety of highly effective broken tooth treatments at our San Diego office. Your treatment will depend on [...]
Like many patients, when you feel the first twinges of a toothache, you may panic, wondering, “Do I need a root canal?” Root canal therapy has a notorious, though unwarranted reputation, for being quite unpleasant. In reality, the treatment will eliminate the often severe discomfort of your infected tooth. Nevertheless, although a root canal at [...]
Dr. George is not only committed to providing you with a stunning, healthy smile. He is also dedicated to your overall health. For this reason, he is proud to be a top holistic dentist in San Diego. He uses state-of-the-art materials that will benefit your comprehensive wellbeing, the environment, and the appearance of your smile. [...]
Does a missing tooth detract from your appearance? Do you long for a beautiful smile and healthy dental function? If so, you naturally want the most effective, lifelike, and durable dental restoration available. If you are exploring your restorative options, you may be wondering about an implant vs. a bridge at our La Jolla practice. [...]
A wonderful thing about living in this day and age are the many advances we have made in medicine and science that allow us to accomplish things that were science fiction just a generation ago. Today, a dental implant can be as realistic as your natural tooth, both functionally and aesthetically. I proudly offer dental [...]
For the fourth time, the Consumers’ Research Council of America has named Dr. George one of “America’s Top Dentists!” Dr. George received this award for his excellence in cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics in 2013. He has previously been awarded this honor in 2005, 2006, and 2012. With his numerous awards, he is widely recognized as [...]
Are you considering various dental treatments to cope with tooth loss? Today I wanted to discuss the benefits of dental implants at my San Diego practice, especially compared to traditional, removable dentures. First of all, I use metal-free materials when restoring dental implants and I place a particular emphasis on artistic technique to ensure that your teeth always look [...]
There are times when a tooth is so damaged or decayed that the only sensible solution is to use dental crowns. Dental crowns are caps that are set atop severely damaged or decayed teeth. When in place, the dental crown will protect the tooth from further harm, reduce any pain or sensitivity that a patient [...]
Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed; others may have advanced periodontal disease, or have broken in a way that cannot be repaired. Other teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in the mouth (such as impacted teeth), or in preparation for orthodontic treatment at our La Jolla dental office. [...]
In the past, metal fillings were the norm if you had cavities. Of course, they were very noticeable when in place, but they weren’t just unsightly. Metal fillings actually posed a number of dental health problems as well. For instance, metal fillings could expand or contract slightly in extreme heat or cold, potentially harming the [...]
