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If you’re dealing with a chipped tooth, you’re not alone. Dental imperfections such as chipped teeth are a common, yet frustrating, concern. Many factors can lead to a chip, including an accidental tumble, biting into hard foods, teeth grinding, misaligned […]

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Cathy Santone, Dr. Megan Dietz, and all of us here at Encinitas Cosmetic Dentistry would like to encourage you to invest in your health by scheduling an oral cancer screening with our VELscope^® […]

Modern dentistry is always evolving, and one of the most exciting advancements in recent years has been the use of dental lasers to improve comfort and precision. At Encinitas Cosmetic Dentistry, we use an innovative tool called the Biolase^® ezlaze […]

Traumatic injuries during which a tooth is knocked out (or severely damaged) can happen to anyone, particularly as a result of a bad fall, sports collision, or even a serious car accident. For adolescents or adults whose teeth are permanent, […]

Did you know that the symptoms of oral cancer frequently go unnoticed or overlooked? Often, cancerous growths in the oral cavities can resemble benign lesions in the mouth, such as an abscess or canker sore. As a result, many individuals […]

As a result of Dr. Cathy Santone’s fundraising efforts, $875 was raised during the month of April for the Oral Cancer Foundation! This exciting news comes after our cosmetic dentist donated 100 percent of the proceeds made from oral cancer […]

Did you know that an oral cancer screening can be added to your routine dental exam and cleaning? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, so we encourage you to make an appointment for an oral cancer screening at our office […]

San Diego, CA–As the dental community continues to innovate and develop new techniques and technology, the expectations of cosmetic dentistry patients increases as well, as more patients want safe and effective results with little to no pain. AACD Accredited San […]

Encinitas, CA—One of the main reasons people neglect visiting the dentist is because they experience dental anxiety, which can be associated with a variety of dental phobias, including fear of needles, traumatic past dental experiences, sensitive gag reflex, trouble getting […]

Encinitas, CA–Dr. Cathy Santone, a cosmetic dentist in San Diego, recently used Six Month Smiles^® limited adult orthodontics to treat a female patient named Patty in an effort to enhance and rejuvenate her smile. Patty, from Temecula, had not been […]