There are a number of ways to ensure good oral health.  Some steps include the various, procedures dental procedures available during San Diego office visits, and risk prevention. There are also simple steps you can take to make sure your smile stays healthy. For a...

What is a dental filling? A dental filling is a dental restoration that can fix a tooth that has decay. The filling will restore the tooth’s proper shape and function. Dr. Tim Garofolo will remove the decayed area of the tooth and then fill the area with the dental...

Sleep bruxism, a condition where you clench or grind your teeth while sleeping, can cause jaw disorders, headaches and damaged teeth, and it often leads to other sleep problems like sleep apnea and snoring. Unfortunately, self-diagnosing sleep bruxism can be hard –...

Do you ever take the time to improve or enhance your tooth brushing routine? If you have not worked on your oral health care habits recently, especially to upgrade them, the time has come to take a long hard look at your tooth brushing routine. Even though brushing is...

Around 2.3 million implant-supported oral crowns are made each year in the US, which means that there are multiple patients seeing dental practitioners to protect their pearly whites. While dental crowns are protecting pearly whites, who is protecting the crowns? You...

Here at The Dentistry Collective, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics...

If you have an unhealthy tooth that also takes the beauty away from your smile, then it’s time to consider your dental restoration options. Fortunately, Dr. Tim Garofolo and our dental team offer dental crown restorations that can help with these specific issues. To...

Many people skip flossing even though is a vital task in the oral hygiene routine. That is very unfortunate, because flossing is very important for strong oral health and a healthy smile. It’s time to make flossing a priority if you’re one of these people. Our...

Whether you repaired your teeth with dental fillings, dental crowns, dental bridges, or other dental restorations, you might experience soreness after the appointment. This is nothing to be concerned about and it’s quite normal. To help you treat and relieve your sore...