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5 Ways a Same-Day Crown Is Different From a Lab-Created Crown

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Traditional dental crowns are lab-made restorations that usually require two appointments and two weeks from start to finish. Fortunately, the availability and cost of same-day crowns has made treatment more efficient for our San Diego patients. At Fifth Avenue Dental Arts, we’re proud to provide same-day crowns near me. These restorations use 3D CAD/CAM imaging, […]

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What to Do If You Chip or Break a Tooth

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During the summer months, dental emergencies like chipped or broken teeth are extremely common. Especially with water activities, sports, and people getting outside to enjoy the warm weather. If you do chip or break a tooth, here’s what you need to know: Apply Pressure if There is Bleeding Our mouths are highly vascular, so they

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Top 5 Reasons to Choose Dental Implants

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If you need to replace missing teeth, you may want to consider our San Diego dental implants. These life-changing restorations give you the look and feel of natural teeth. Fifth Avenue Dental Arts has helped many San Diego residents discover all the benefits of dental implants and why they’re the choice option for smile reconstruction.

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What Causes Black Gums? Can I Treat It?

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Most healthy gum tissue is a shade of coral pink. And that includes everyone, regardless of your genetic makeup or heritage. However, there is still a smaller percentage of people who have black gums or speckled/spotted gum tissue with the pink and black mixed together. What Causes Black Gums? To understand what causes dark gums,

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Fifth Avenue Dental | Wisdom Teeth Extraction

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Why do you have to get your wisdom teeth removed? Usually, it’s because of their increased risk of infection. Most of the problems caused by wisdom teeth are because they’re more prone to decay, gum disease, or impaction. The benefit of wisdom teeth removal is that you can prevent additional complications in your adjacent

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Best Tooth Replacement Options for Missing Teeth

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Have a missing tooth? The extra space it creates can lead to embarrassment, changes in your diet or facial profile, not to mention shifting in other teeth next to it. Fortunately, you have several choices for replacing missing teeth and rebuilding your smile. Our dentist in downtown San Diego can use various restorative methods for

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What is Gingival Depigmentation (Gum Bleaching)?

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Most people think of a beautiful smile as straight white teeth. However, the appearance of our smile is also affected by the shape and size of each tooth and the tissue that frames it. All of the soft gingival tissue (gums) surrounding our smile also has an impact on how we look, from the

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Root Canal Treatment FAQs

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Do you need endodontic treatment on a broken, dying, or abscessed tooth? Our dentist in downtown San Diego hears a lot of questions about root canal treatment each day. We’re here to assure you that getting a root canal is just as “routine” as having a crown or filling placed in your tooth. Here

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5 Reasons to Give Yourself the Gift of Invisalign

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A straighter smile is one of the best presents you could ever give yourself. The benefits of Invisalign go much deeper than just appearances. With the help of our Invisalign dentist in downtown San Diego, you can enjoy improved oral health for years to come. If you’re considering taking the first steps in improving

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No Insurance? Save with Our Private Dental Membership Plan

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If you’re one of the thousands of San Diego patients without dental insurance, we’ve got great news. Fifth Avenue Dental Arts offers a private Smile Savings Membership plan for you and your family. Smile Savings Plan Membership in Downtown San Diego Looking for private dental discount plans? With our in-house membership program, you get the

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