McBride Dental San Marcos, San Diego's Dentist

for Implants, Dentures and the Smile of Your Life

Our general dentistry practice focuses on the treatment and elimination of factors that can cause your teeth and gums to deteriorate. Good oral health practices prevent dental decay and periodontal disease from setting in. Although tooth decay is one of the most common dental problems in America, it is preventable through the proper care of your teeth and gums, and we can help you with that.

Good oral health and good overall health go hand-in-hand. Your diet can affect your teeth, in that good food choices can go a long way to protecting you from gum disease and cavities. In turn, bad oral health can negatively impact your overall health. Numerous studies and the Surgeon General have confirmed links between advanced gum disease and increased health risks such as: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Stroke, Lung Infections, Pre-term or Low Birth Weight Infants, and Respiratory Diseases. Watch Video on Oral Systemic Health Issues

Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease happens when a gum infection has spread into the bone and permanent damage has occurred. There are several stages of this disease, but through soft tissue management it can be detected early and can be controlled. As part of our commitment to keeping you in excellent oral health, we will routinely perform a periodontal disease screening exam. Watch Video on Periodontal Disease

Dental Restorations

Restoration of the original structure, size and appearance of your teeth provides aesthetic results as well as health benefits. Not only can restorative dentistry improve your smile, but it can also offer relief from headaches and neck pain. Restoring teeth to their original structure allows facial muscles to function in their natural position, in turn alleviating head and neck aches due to an abnormal bite. Ignoring compromised teeth will eventually lead to serious and painful abscesses.

Restorative Materials