(858) 484-3300

Facebook Twitter Google

(858) 484-3300

Facebook Twitter Google
COVID-19 Info
Schedule Now

Cosmetic

by
Remove Coffee Stains

Coffee is a popular beverage, and many enjoy that cup or two in the morning each day. The downside to coffee is that it can cause staining on your teeth. There are treatments patients can do at home, or in our office to remove those annoying coffee stains. At Pierce Family Dental, we offer many cosmetic dental services, and one of our most popular is teeth whitening treatment.

If you are tired of looking at yellow or stained teeth from coffee, then Pierce Family Dental is here to help. Our team provides a detailed consultation process to evaluate your teeth and mouth, and create a customized treatment that will work for you. We will discuss all of your teeth whitening options, and give you tips and tricks on how to keep your teeth white at home.

Why Does Coffee Stain Our Teeth?

Coffee contains tannins, and this helps give coffee that deep flavor and brown color. Our teeth are filled with many little pores, and the tannins tend to stick to our teeth when we drink coffee. Plaque attracts the tannins and those can easily be cleaned away. Stains on the enamel of your teeth will need to be treated with a tooth whitening procedure.

How Can Teeth Whitening Help?

Teeth whitening procedures can be done in our office or in the comfort of your own home. Our treatments use a high-quality gel to whiten your teeth safely, and remove coffee stains. The peroxides in the gel are able to reach through the enamel and bleach the stain away. Teeth whitening can restore your smile, and give you bright white teeth in just a few treatments. Let our team help you transform your teeth and restore your confidence. To find out more about our in-office or at-home whitening services, we encourage you to schedule a cosmetic consultation.

What Can I Do at Home To Prevent Coffee Stains?

  • Drink your coffee through a straw to avoid direct contact with your teeth.
  • Use a whitening toothpaste or mouthwash.
  • Rinse your mouth out or brush your teeth after drinking coffee.
  • Avoid charcoal toothpaste as this can damage your enamel.

Interested in Whitening Your Teeth?

If you are interested in finding out more about our teeth whitening services, contact Pierce Family Dental, and our friendly staff will be happy to help you.

by
Cosmetic Dentistry

Taking care of your teeth and oral health is very important. Part of this includes making sure that you brush and floss on your own while also coming in for regular examinations. At some point, you may also want to have cosmetic dentistry provided by a local cosmetic dentist.

What are some examples of cosmetic dentistry?

The cosmetic dentistry procedures vary a lot from one to the next. Some of the forms of cosmetic dentistry that people will pursue at some point can include teeth whitening, additional of veneers and outlays, or cosmetic bonding. Some more significant forms of cosmetic dentistry can include the additional of dental implants.

What are the benefits of cosmetic dentistry?

There are a variety of benefits that come with cosmetic dentistry. One of the advantages of cosmetic dentistry is that it can improve your appearance and smile. When you have your teeth whitened or veneers added, it help to you to look and feel better.

While some forms of cosmetic dentistry are provided to help you to look and feel better, there are other forms that are necessary to improve your ability to chew. The addition of dental implants is something that is often done by someone that specializes in cosmetic dentistry. When you have dental implants installed, they will act as permanent replacement teeth. These implants are made of a very durable titanium alloy, which will allow the implants to last for 25 years or longer.

Who is a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry?

Most people are good candidates for some form of cosmetic dentistry. However, it is normally a good idea to have any active decay properly cared for before having one of these services provided. When you meet with a dentist, they will be able to provide a full evaluation to determine whether or not you are a good candidate to pursue one of these cosmetic services.

Looking for a Cosmetic Dentist Near You?

When you need cosmetic dentistry, you should contact our dental office as soon as you can! Our cosmetic dentist can provide a wide range of benefits and services. When you call our office, our friendly team will be able to answer any questions that you have and can also schedule an appointment so you can meet with a dentist today to discuss your cosmetic dentistry needs and options.

by
Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening treatments are popular for patients that have tooth discoloration, or for those that just want a brighter smile. Whitening your teeth can be done safely and there are several options to choose from. If the directions are followed patients can successfully whiten their teeth with no side effects. Teeth whitening boosts self-confidence, can change a patient’s smile quickly, and make you feel great.

What Are My Options for Teeth Whitening?

If you have decided to whiten your teeth there are a few options to choose from. We offer teeth whitening treatments in our office, and this typically is a faster way to get the results you desire. We also offer a treatment you can take with you and whiten in the convenience of your own home.

Both options give great results patients are happy with. In addition to those two options there are over the counter whitening treatments that can help you whiten your teeth. Part of the evaluation process is to take a good look at your teeth and the level of discoloration, your age, and dental history to help you decide what treatment options will work best.

What Are Common Side Effects With Teeth Whitening?

Teeth whitening is perfectly safe, but there are a few side effects that patients can experience.

Teeth Sensitivity

When you whiten your teeth the product gets deep into the tooth enamel. In some cases patients can experience sensitivity after teeth whitening treatments. We may recommend you use a sensitive type tooth paste to help with any sensitivity after whitening.

Irritated Gums

Gum irritation is another common issue when patients decide to whiten your teeth. In some cases patients are sensitive to the whitening treatment. This typically goes away after your treatment is complete.

Whitening treatments can be done periodically to keep teeth looking bright white. Whitening treatments are for patients with natural teeth. If you have implants, crowns, bridges, or dentures and want to whiten your teeth, we recommend scheduling a consultation to discuss your options. If you suffer from many cavities we recommend those are treated before any whitening treatment begins. Depending on each case we can help determine if teeth whitening is right for you.

How To Keep My Teeth Looking White

There are things you can do at home to help keep your teeth looking bright white. Avoiding food and beverages that may stain your teeth like coffee, tea, or red wine. If you do eat or drink something that may stain your teeth it is a good idea to rinse or brush right afterwards to help decrease staining.

Looking To Whiten Your Teeth?

Teeth whitening is a great way to give you a bright white smile. Whitening your teeth is safe and easy, and does not cause many side effects or issues. Scheduling a consultation with our team to examine your teeth and discuss your goals is a great way to start the process. Our skilled professionals will help you decide what treatment is best, and help get you on the road to a brighter smile.

If you are interested in scheduling a consultation to find out if teeth whitening is right for you, contact our office and our staff will be happy to assist you.

by
Cosmetic Dentist

Cosmetic Dentists help enhance or improve the appearance of the teeth, gums, or jaw. When patients are not happy with their smile, or those who have chipped, cracked, or misshapen teeth, cosmetic dentistry can help give you that perfect smile. Cosmetic dentistry focuses on the overall appearance of a patient’s smile including the color, position, shape, and size of the teeth. Understanding what a cosmetic dentist can do will help you decide what type of dentist you may need.

Cosmetic dentistry offers many services to enhance your smile. We offer a detailed consultation process that allows our team to examine your teeth and mouth to determine the recommended treatment. We also take the time to let the patient explain their concerns, and what they like or dislike about their smile. Our team is there every step of the way to help guide our patients, and choose a treatment that works best for them.

What Cosmetic Services Are Available?

  • Smile Makeovers
  • Facial Rejuvenation
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Invisalign
  • Gum Contouring
  • Dental Crowns
  • Porcelain Veneers
  • Dental Bonding
  • Dental Implants

Cosmetic dentistry can help brighten your smile, straighten your teeth, and make your teeth look more uniform and natural. If you have damage or an injury, you do not need to live with these issues. Cosmetic dentistry can help fix these imperfections. Missing teeth can be corrected, and you can enjoy a beautiful smile without anyone knowing you had missing teeth. Leaving missing teeth in your mouth can lead to bone loss or other complications, so it is important to address your issues as soon as possible.

Looking to Take That Next Step?

Taking that first step to call our office is all you have to do to get on the road to a beautiful smile you can be proud to show off. Creating beautiful smiles is what we do, and our team is here to provide the very best care available. Using the latest technology we can transform your teeth into a bright white smile.

If you are unhappy with your smile, or are interested in finding out what procedures are available, contact our office, and our staff will be happy to set up your consultation.

by
Bruxism, A Problem As Serious As It Sounds

Dental Bruxism also known as the teeth grinding syndrome, is a bad habit in which a person gnash, clench and grind their teeth. People who have bruxism, they will clench their teeth unconsciously mostly first thing in the morning (awake bruxism) or grind and clench their teeth during sleep, known as (sleep bruxism).  It is considered a sleep-related disorder that can damage you’re teeth. People with dental Bruxism tend to grind and clench their teeth (brux) while asleep and are more likely to have other sleep related disorders, like pauses in breathing also known as sleep apnea and snoring.

Bruxism, A Problem As Serious As It Sounds

However, mild bruxism may not require intense treatment. But, in some cases, it can be frequent and even severe enough that it can lead to jaw disorders, damaged teeth headaches and other problems. Most people are unaware of their sleep bruxism until they face complications. So, it is really important to know and recognize the symptoms and signs of sleep bruxism and seek frequent dental care to ensure everything is normal.

Symptoms

Symptoms and signs of sleep bruxism may include:

  • Teeth or clenching, grinding may be loud enough to disturb your sleep partner
  • Teeth that are fractured, flattened loose or chipped
Teeth Or Clenching
  • Worn tooth will exposing deeper layers and will cause severe pain
  • Increased sensitivity/ tooth ache
  • Tight or tired jaw muscles/ locked jaw that won’t completely open or close
  • Neck, face or jaw pain and soreness
  • It can cause pain that feels like an earache
  • Headache that will start from the temples
  • Inside of the chewing getting damaged because of intense chewing
  • Sleep disruption

This is a bad habit of clenching or grinding your teeth, either while we are awake or when we sleep. The problem is that it occurs unconsciously and each person can make this tightening intensity and duration different. With this the teeth are progressively destroyed, the muscles are forced more and also the jaw joint suffers. All this can produce pain that is reflected in the face, head and even ear, and can lead to serious problems throughout the masticatory system. An agreement on the exact cause of bruxism has not yet been reached, but stress can be the trigger in many people and it is understood that it is directed by the Central Nervous System.

How is bruxism treated?

Proper treatment will depend on knowing what is causing the problem. Your dentist will determine the potential cause of bruxism and according to dental damage and the cause, you may suggest using an OCLUSAL FERULA, which is made with exact fit to your mouth. Although OCLUSAL FERULA is an excellent way to control the damage of bruxism, it does not solve the problem. It is necessary to implement different types of therapy to relieve pain and reduce the level of stress.

Address

13161 Black Mountain Rd.
Suite 5, San Diego, CA 92129

(Located in Rancho Penasquitos
Towne Center)

Phone

(858) 484-3300

E-mail

[email protected]
Facebook Twitter Google-plus

(858) 484-3300

[email protected]

13161 Black Mountain Rd.
Suite 5, San Diego, CA 92129

Facebook Twitter Google

Copyright © 2025. All Rights Reserved

Covid Pierce (1)
Skip to content