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Why Are We Recommending a Periodontal Consultation?
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in our Encinitas, California office. How Read more
Smile! It’s Time for Arts & Crafts!
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

If you have a child who loves arts and crafts, try some of these creative projects with a dental twist. One of these activities is sure to give your child Read more
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more
Be Good to Your Gums
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

You brush and floss thoroughly twice a day. You have regular checkups. Everything seems fine on the periodontal radar. Sometimes, however, even healthy gums can become sensitive and irritated. Is Read more
Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

Two studies – one conducted in Washington State, and whose findings were published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry in 2004, and another conducted in Madrid, Spain, and whose findings Read more
What kind of toothbrush and toothpaste should my child use?
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

the doctor and our team know that as a parent, you want your child to be as healthy as possible. By now, you probably know that your son or daughter’s Read more
Do I lose my wisdom if I lose my wisdom teeth?
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

The third molars have long been known as your “wisdom teeth,” because they are the last teeth to erupt from the gums – usually sometime during the late teens to Read more
Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 22, 2022.

At Michael Klein we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at Read more
Top Reasons People Choose Veneers
posted: Nov. 15, 2022.

Dental veneers are a way to correct and transform your smile by using “contact lens”-thin shells of porcelain or ceramic material and bonding them to the front of your teeth. Read more
Things You Should Know Before Getting an Oral Piercing
posted: Nov. 08, 2022.

Have you been thinking about getting an oral piercing lately? It could seem enticing because they look trendy or cool, but it’s worth know the health risks associated with oral Read more
November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
posted: Nov. 01, 2022.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us Read more
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 25, 2022.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
Are you a tooth grinder?
posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

Perhaps you had a particularly irritating commute home from work, and you realize at the end that your jaw was clenched tight the entire time. Or maybe you grind your Read more
Top Five Dental Myths
posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

Sometimes the line between fact and fiction is easily blurred. This is certainly the case when it comes to dentistry, where myths and misconceptions abound. In a bid to put Read more
Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 04, 2022.

the doctor, as well as our team at Michael Klein, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year Read more