With the holidays quickly approaching, you are probably strapped for two things: time and money. Shopping, cooking, hosting and attending holiday events can zap your time and your finances. Dr. Ricardo Hernandez of Pacific Beach Smile Studio is well aware of the stresses of this time of year. However, he would like to encourage you
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There’s nothing scarier to Dr. Ricardo Hernandez than a tooth-destroying cavity. Unfortunately, because of excessive candy consumption, Halloween is primetime for cavities. Dr. Hernandez has seen his office “haunted” around this time of year with patients needing dental treatment to restore the health and beauty of decayed teeth. The good news is that you can
read moreIf you feel nervous or anxious about dental treatment, you are not alone. Millions of people experience dental anxiety, and may put off needed treatment because they are fearful of dental visits. This anxiety might stem from an early childhood traumatic experience, or from another issue such as posttraumatic stress or a mood or anxiety
read moreWhy replace my missing teeth? Even with one missing, over time the empty space will cause the teeth around it to cave and drift in. For example, teeth behind will shift forward and the teeth above the space will start to erupt down. Because your teeth are always shifting and starting to drift back this
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