One of the more frequent questions we get is in regards to chewing ice. There are plenty of people who have grown up chewing ice and just can’t help themselves when it’s available. To be fair, we’ve all chewed ice at some point in our lives. For many, this is a very gratifying habit that is hard to break. However, from a dental perspective chewing ice is one of the greatest dental “no-no’s” one can commit, on par with using mouth rinse in place of brushing and flossing. To put it simply, chewing ice frequently results in broken teeth. And broken teeth usually hurt. A lot.Thankfully, ……

Our hygienist, Kelly, recently visited the kindergarten classes at the Cambridge school in Rancho Penasquitos. It was a great time of sharing with the students the basics of dental care and how important it is to take care of your teeth. Kelly shared how damaging “cavity bugs” can be to one’s teeth and gums and how brushing and flossing can get rid of these bugs so that cavities do not form. Each student got a chance to brush Allie the alligator’s teeth and there was definitely a lot of fun and laughter that accompanied it.At Classic Dental Smiles, we see patients of ……

We live in a fast-paced, on-demand, instant gratification world. Many times the expectations of a project or task can require a lot of uninterrupted work, which can lead to less sleep and lack of energy. We all know that energy drinks are no stranger to the food scene. Monster, Rock Star, Red Bull, etc. are all major players. Their overwhelming success has led to a HUGE influx of smaller companies entering into the market all vying for a piece of the multi-million dollar pie. While it may seem convenient to grab a can next time you need an energy boost, we want to share some of the effects ……