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Informed patients make wise decisions, so we want to help boost your dental IQ with these interesting articles. Learn about the best methods for oral homecare, why sports drinks won't make you smile, and how gum disease can affect your heart's health…

  • Eating
    If you think an unhealthy diet increases the risk of becoming overweight, reduces energy, and weakens bones, you’re right. But poor eating habits also affect oral health. Do you want to reduce the time you spend in a dentist’s chair each year? Learn more...
  • Oral Cancer
    Oral cancer, which claims the lives of 8,000 Americans each year, is painless, sneaky, and often undetected until it has spread to the neck and lymph nodes. If oral cancer is detected in the early stage, patients are more likely to survive. Our office screens for oral cancer at every check up. Learn more…
  • Oral Health
    It makes perfect sense: poor oral health is linked to poor physical health. Avoid risk factors for oral health problems, and you may prevent health problems throughout your body. Learn more…
  • Oral Health & Heart
    Believe it or not, how you take care of your teeth affects not only your oral health, but may well affect your heart health, too. Learn more…
  • Sugary Beverages
    Sodas and sports drinks are linked to tooth decay, and consumption of these beverages is high for both adults and children. How can your family avoid the negative health effects of these sugary treats? Learn more…
  • Women
    Growing evidence shows women must maintain regular dental visits and an oral homecare routine throughout life to deter serious health problems. Learn more…
  • Mouthguards
    The small expense of a comfortable mouthguard could save your smile from permanent damage. The ADA recommends mouthguards for an array of sports, from football and hockey to gymnastics and bicycle riding. Learn more…
  • Sensitive Teeth
    Tooth enamel protects the porous underlying layer called dentin, and the tooth pulp, which contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues. Damaged or worn tooth enamel can cause sensitivity to pressure and temperature. We can help relieve the pain of tooth sensitivity. Learn more…
  • Adult Tooth Decay
    There is a common and stealthy enemy that knows precisely how to destroy your enamel: tooth decay. Adults have much to be concerned about with tooth decay, for many reasons. Learn more…
  • Brushing
    You probably brush daily, and you may even floss your teeth, but did you know that proper dental homecare can protect you from pain, cavities, and potential overall health problems, including cardiovascular disease and stroke?  Learn more…
  • Flossing
    You may not realize that even when your mouth is clean, bacteria lurk in the warm, damp cave, growing and eating incessantly. An extra two or three minutes spent flossing each day can give you a huge advantage in the war against those bad bacteria. Learn more…

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For compassionate, comprehensive dentistry, families from Encinitas, San Marcos, Escondido, and surrounding communities rely on Dr. Greg McElroy and our professional team. Call 760-479-9898 today to reserve your consultation, checkup, or second-opinion visit in our state-of-the-art Encinitas dental office. We promise, as our patient, you’ll leave with a beautiful smile.