San Diego Dentist Travels to Underserved Communities in the Dominican Republic to Provide Dental Care
Outside of their work at Libby Dental, Dr. Landon Libby — a Mission Valley-based cosmetic dentist — and his skilled team regularly travel to impoverished areas of the Dominican Republic to provide men, women, and children with necessary dental work, increasing these communities’ access to quality care. San Diego, CA […]
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Read this before whitening your teeth.
Bleaching Teeth bleaching is a common and relatively simple procedure whereby your teeth are whitened using a chemical solution. This procedure can be performed in the dentist’s office, or at home. For home bleaching, a custom mouthpiece is created to ensure the best results. If you want a faster solution, […]
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What’s a deep cleaning?
Deep teeth cleaning is also known as Scaling and Root Planing. It is very different from a regular cleaning. A regular cleaning focuses on the surfaces of the teeth and between teeth above the gum line. During a regular cleaning, the teeth are also polished. A deep teeth cleaning, on […]
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How does Invisalign work?
Invisalign are invisible aligners custom made for your teeth. They work in a series of trays to help shift your teeth gradually. Our teeth will typically move up to 0.25 mm per tray. Every two weeks, you will receive a new set, slowly moving your teeth towards their ideal positions. […]
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What are the benefits of fluoride?
Fluoride is a natural mineral that builds strong teeth and prevents cavities. It’s been an essential oral health treatment for decades. Fluoride supports healthy tooth enamel and fights the bacteria that harm teeth and gums. Fluoride is especially helpful if you’re at high risk and susceptible to developing cavities. These […]
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Dental emergency? Here’s what to do.
What should I do if I have a dental emergency? While there are precautions we can take to avoid injuries to our teeth, dental emergencies still can, and do, happen. A dental emergency is any problem that requires immediate treatment in order to save a tooth, stop bleeding, or alleviate […]
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Read this before you consider a dental implant.
Are dental implants right for you? For many patients, missing or damaged teeth create concerns beyond the way their smiles look. Missing teeth can make it difficult to eat and speak, and they may even cause potential health issues. Custom dental implants are a permanent solution designed to look just like your […]
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Can You Relax at the Dentist?
In our office, we value meeting out patients needs. But if you’d rather endure agony from a toothache rather than step foot into a dental office, we have a solution for you. A lot of people are phobic about going to the dentist that they prefer not to have any […]
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The Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry
If you’re wondering how cosmetic dentistry can benefit your oral health and overall confidence here are several ways we can. There are those who hold back from smiling because they’re are ashamed of what others will see. Crowded, stained or missing teeth can make it really difficult to function on […]
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The truth about tooth pain
Are you experiencing discomfort? Does it hurt to chew? Your teeth and mouth are the source of so much activity, when a toothache strikes it is often very difficult to ignore. This is why it is so important to keep up with you regular examinations and cleanings, they are designed […]
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