Are you taking the necessary steps to keep yourself safe from any dental hazards that can arise, including from oral accidents and injuries? Are you making sure to follow effective oral health care treatment techniques and procedures to ensure your smile has the best chance oral health care success? If you are not doing so, consider implementing an oral health... read more »

If you are suffering from any oral ailments associated with for oral health, it's always a good idea to implement new cleaning routines beyond brushing and flossing to keep your smile safe. One highly effective cleaning utensil that can potentially provide numerous oral health benefits is mouthwash. However, be aware that different mouthwash product produces different results. If you require... read more »

The American Dental Association offers several guidelines and recommendations to help consumers maintain a healthy mouth. This includes brushing your teeth twice and flossing once each day. This daily oral hygiene routine can help to remove food particles and plaque from your teeth before they can harden into dangerous tartar. In recent years certain oral hygiene product manufacturers have improved... read more »

Is your smile ready for the sunny days that lie ahead in what is hopefully your best summer yet? If you want the improve your outlook on the year, you can begin by enhancing and upgrading your smile with improved oral health care treatments. This summer, protect yourself with these oral health care tips: - Don’t forget to schedule and... read more »

Here at Derek M. Lichter, DDS, Inc. in Chula Vista, California, we want to help keep your smile healthy. With the holidays approaching, we understand the temptations of the sugary delights and the amazing spices that fill the air. During the holidays it’s way too easy to let our oral care slide. That is why our team is here to... read more »

Bad breath can leave you feeling socially awkward. Strong, aromatic foods like onions and garlic often result in a short-term condition of bad breath. In most of these cases, you should still be able to remove the odors and refresh your breath by brushing, flossing and thoroughly rinsing your mouth with antiseptic mouthwash.   Chronic bad breath--also known as halitosis--can... read more »

If you aren’t quite sure what the ADA Seal of Acceptance is, our Derek M. Lichter, DDS, Inc. team is happy to help you! The seal is a green-squared logo that is placed on oral hygiene products that have been tested for safety and effectiveness. If you are looking for a great product for your smile, choose one that has... read more »

Do you have a dental crown? If so, it’s time to take proper care of it! If you don’t treat it as your natural teeth, your crown could become worn down or damaged, and we want your crown to last for years to come. So, to help you care for your crown, we strongly recommend doing the following things: ·... read more »