Cardinal Dental is a distinguished dental practice dedicated to providing top-notch oral healthcare services to individuals and families in La Mesa and the surrounding areas. Our team of skilled dentists, hygienists, and staff are committed to delivering outstanding dental care in a warm and welcoming environment.
The COVID Connection to Your Oral Health These days, the COVID-19 pandemic is on everyone’s minds, and we are all mindful of mitigating our risk to avoid the deadly disease. Like most people, you have probably been practicing social distancing, wearing a facial covering or mask, and increasing your sanitation and hygiene practices. With every…
Should You Consider Laser Therapy for Gum Disease? If you’ve been diagnosed with periodontal disease (gum disease), then you’re probably also already aware that gum disease affects more than just your teeth and gums. Your dentist has probably talked with you about some of the infection’s more serious systemic consequences like increased risk for a…
Set These 5 Resolutions for Better Teeth This New Year At the beginning of each new year, we always resolve to live better, healthier lives. While your resolutions might focus on dietary choices and exercise routines, you shouldn’t forget about your teeth because maintaining healthy teeth and gums is integral to maintaining a healthy body…
Do I Need a Dental Crown? 6 Situations When a Crown Might Be the Best Option for You In dentistry, our goal is always to help our patients preserve the beauty and function of their natural teeth for as long as possible. In many cases, the best option for helping a patient avoid tooth extraction…
When Should I Get Overdentures? Traditional dentures can be messy and tricky to secure. They can make it difficult to eat certain foods, affect your speech, and even lead to a changed appearance, as a person’s jawbone deteriorates over time. Thanks to dental implant technology an array of alternatives to traditional dentures have arisen. For…
How to Care for Your Dental Bridge Although tooth replacements, like dental bridges and even dental implants, are wonderful options for restoring your smile, they aren’t as strong as your original teeth. While most bridges can last a very long time (about 10 years for the average patient), they typically don’t last forever. Whether you…
Mind the Gap: Your Options for Replacing Missing Teeth Sometimes a person who is missing one or more teeth figures they can live without them, as long as they don’t mind the aesthetic difference or experience trouble eating and speaking. It’s great not to be bothered by a missing tooth, but the gap in your…
Are You a Candidate for a Dental Implant? Missing one or more teeth can have a significant impact on daily life. Missing teeth can change your appearance, make it difficult to enjoy the foods you love, and even affect the way you talk. If you’re experiencing any of these issues, then you’ve probably found yourself…
Dental Phobia? Find Out How Sedation Dentistry Can Help If the thought of plopping down in a dentist’s chair sends chills down your spine and makes you tense up with fear, you’re not alone. Surveys estimate that between 13% and 24% of adults fear going to the dentist. Many people with this fear would rather…
It’s a New Year, Why Not Resolve to Get a Better Smile? It’s January, so naturally, fitness gyms are packed and diet plans are selling like low-calorie hotcakes. If you’ve ever set a New Year’s resolution and failed to keep it, then you know how tough it can be to make real lifestyle changes. Instead…
Experience the Power of Smiling to Improve Your Health and Happiness People tend to think of smiling as a sort of symptom of happiness, but the neuromuscular connection between the muscles that make us smile and our brains is actually much stronger than that. In fact, the simple act of smiling — whether you do…
How to Take Care of Dental Implants Dental implants have become one of the most commonly and highly recommended methods for replacing missing teeth because, once in place, they’re the most comfortable and natural-feeling type of replacement. Dental implant success depends greatly on good oral hygiene before, during, and after placement. Caring for your dental…