A beautiful smile starts with both healthy teeth and gums. And while you may not know this, one of the main factors in adult tooth loss is gum disease (also known as periodontal disease). How can this be? One of the reasons is that gum disease can be painless, so you may not even be aware that you have it... read more »
Missing a tooth because it was knocked out, extracted or lost to severe tooth decay can pose serious complications to the function of your mouth. Beyond the basic loss of function and appearance the it can also cause you to slur your speech or lead to an infection in the gums. In time the nearby teeth might even start to... read more »
You probably have a long list of things you need to get done before your children go back to school. Sadly, one important thing is often overlooked. While visiting our dentist may not be what your children are hoping to do during their summer, it is something that shouldn’t be overlooked. You see, sugary foods are becoming more and more... read more »
Even though your teeth are tough, it is still possible to fracture a tooth. The cause and severity of the fracture will directly influence the treatment options your Steven A. Beuligmann, DDS Inc team recommends. If the fracture was caused by grinding your teeth, or if it is otherwise small, we might be able to repair it with a basic... read more »
Gum disease in Carlsbad, California, is an infection of your gum tissues that usually results from the constant bacterial presence of hardened tartar. Gingivitis is the earliest form of gum disease. Some telltale symptoms of gingivitis include red or otherwise inflamed gums that often bleed easily when brushing and flossing. Gingivitis could also include issues with chronic bad breath. If... read more »
Summer is just around the corner, and while you probably have plenty of fun vacations and projects around the house planned, you should pencil in some time for your teeth. Specifically, it might be time to think about getting them as bright and lustrous as they ought to be with a professional teeth whitening treatment. Now, there are many kinds... read more »
The enamel layer on each of your teeth is made from microscopic mineral crystals that provide your teeth with the strength and durability to handle biting off and chewing food. However, a hard fall, blow to the face, or sports injury can easily fracture a tooth. This is even more likely if you participate in contact sports without a mouth... read more »
If you have adult teeth that you want to protect from tooth decay, Dr. Steven A. Beuligmann may recommend that you receive dental sealants in Carlsbad, California. Dental sealants are comprised of a thin plastic coating that bonds to the chewing surface of molars and blocks cavity-causing bacteria, plaque, and acid. Daily brushing and flossing will keep your mouth fairly... read more »
Severe tooth decay on one of your teeth, might cause so much damage to the interior of the tooth that it needs to be extracted. This missing tooth can compromise you’re your ability to chew food and have a serious negative impact on your quality of life. In time the void left by the missing tooth can cause the neighboring... read more »
If you have a cavity, our dentist may recommend a dental filling in Carlsbad, California. To treat your tooth, Dr. Steven A. Beuligmann will remove the decayed part of the tooth and fill the area with the dental filling material. A dental filling may also be used to repair cracked, worn down, or broken teeth. How Is a Dental Filling... read more »