Americans spend millions of dollars on the appearance of their teeth every year. Having flaws in your smile can be embarrassing, and this causes many people have issues with their self confidence. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to attain a more beautiful smile. And when you’re considering your options, please don’t forget about dental veneers. Dental veneers... read more »

As pumpkin season begins to hit full swing, it is important to not forget your oral health needs. Nine months of hard work on your teeth, can be easily eradicated in the space of a few awful weeks, if you don’t continue to take care of your mouth. Here are a few tips for caring for your teeth this season,... 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 »

As you probably know, the holiday season typically spans from Halloween to New Years. Typically, this season is a time of fun and family. Similarly, during this season, you’ll probably find yourself surrounded by more sweets than you normally might. As you can probably guess, this means you might be more vulnerable to cavities. Naturally, one thing you might want... read more »

Are you worried about your little one's oral health? If you are, good for you. As you can probably guess, if your child has clean, healthy teeth while they're young, they'll probably develop healthy habits that can last for year to come. But, what can you do to help your little one develop these healthy habits? Clearly one of the... read more »

We all know that oral health and proper tooth care are important, and we invite you to bring your child to our dentist when they are about one year old so we can help. But did you know that there are things you can do to care for your child’s smile even when they are an infant? In fact, you... read more »