Center Point Dental Group

6544 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Office: 619-582-7722 | Fax: 619-582-3745
email: centerpointdental@yahoo.com
Office hours: M-Th: 8am-5pm / Fr: 7am-4pm / Sat: 7:30am-1pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Please read our FAQ before sending us a message.

Which type of toothbrush should I use?

The brand of the toothbrush is not as critical as the type of bristle and the size of the head. A soft toothbrush with a small head is recommended because medium and hard brushes tend to cause irritation and contribute to recession of the gums, and a small head allows you to get around each tooth more completely and is less likely to injure your gums. Its unnecessary to scrub the teeth as long as you are brushing at least twice a day and visiting your dentist at least twice a year for cleanings.

Is one toothpaste better than others?

Generally, no. However, its advisable to use a fluoride containing toothpaste to decrease the incidence of dental decay. We recommend our patients use what tastes good to them as long as it contains fluoride.

How often should I floss?

Flossing of the teeth twice a day helps to prevent cavities from forming between the teeth where your toothbrush cant reach. Flossing also helps to keep your gums healthy.

What's the difference between a bridge and a partial denture?

These are restorations to repair a severely broken tooth by covering all or most of the tooth after removing old fillings, fractured tooth structure, and all decay. The restoration material is made of gold, porcelain, composites, or even stainless steel. Dentists refer to all of these restorations as crowns. However, patients often refer to the tooth-colored ones as caps and the gold or stainless steel ones as crowns.

What's the difference between a bridge and a partial denture?

Both bridges and partial dentures replace missing teeth. A bridge is permanently attached to abutment teeth or, in some cases, implants. A partial denture is attached by clasps to the teeth and is easily removed by the patient. Patients are usually more satisfied with bridges than with partial dentures.

What about silver fillings versus white fillings?

Although the U.S. Public Health Service issued a report in 1993 stating there is no health reason not to use amalgam (silver fillings), more patients today are requesting white or tooth-colored composite fillings. We also prefer tooth-colored fillings because they bond to the tooth structure and therefore help strengthen a tooth weakened by decay. While fillings are also usually less sensitive to temperature, and they also look better.
However, white fillings cannot be used in every situation, and if a tooth is very badly broken-down, a crown will usually be necessary and provide better overall satisfaction for the patient.

Appointment Request

Give us a call at 619-582-7722 to schedule an appointment today. We’re always welcoming new patients!

Contact Info & Details

Dr. Aras and the rest of our Center Point Dental Team will be happy to help you get your oral health back on track. We look forward to seeing you in our office!

Office hours: Mon–Thurs 8am–5pm / Friday: 7am-4pm / Saturday: 7:30am – 1pm

Center Point Dental Group

6544 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Office: 619-582-7722 | Fax: 619-582-3745
email: centerpointdental@yahoo.com