Visiting your dentist in Tijuana and getting around the city
The best dentist in Tijuana, Advanced Smiles Dentistry, is located 10 minutes away from the border in the business district called Zona Rio. Our clinic is in the heart of the gastronomic and medical tourism area. We are surrounded by restaurant, hotels, banks, bars, coffees, shops, etc. We came up with this list of spots […]
How long does it take to place a crown?
It generally requires two appointments to complete a dental crown treatment: 1st Tooth prep: at this appointment we numb the area, trim the tooth all around until the space needed is approach. Any decay will also be removed, and a buildup will be done in case it needs it. A cord must be placed in […]
When do I need a dental crown?
A crown is a cap that covers a tooth or implant in order to restore the tooth function; it may be need it: -When an old dental crown needs to be replaced -When a tooth is missing and needs a bridge -For an dental implant rehabilitation -After a root canal treatment -When the damage of […]
Breast cancer and your oral health
Fatigue is the most common side effects of any type of cancer treatment. The treatment can drain all your energy even to take good care of your personal hygiene and we get it; we understand that this is strong battle that you are fighting. And since we care and stand by you, we want you […]
Risk factors for breast cancer
There are somethings we can do as women and men, yes men also can have breast cancer, to reduce the risks of breast cancer. Risk factors can increase the chances of getting a disease. There are some risks factors such as family history that can’t be change but there are others that we can control: […]
Men also get breast cancer
On the month of October, we celebrate breast cancer awareness. We usually hear about this disease as a women disease but people rarely talk or realize that men can get it too. Even though only one in every 1,000 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer, you should be aware. Even though that is less […]
What to look for in a breast self-exam?
As women we should all be familiar with our bodies so we can immediately identify any change and right away talk to our health care provider. This of course applies to our breast. Breast cancer start when the cancer cell begins to grow. A growing cancer cell can develop in to a tumor often seen […]
Back to Basics (Oral hygiene)
Did you know that bacteria love warm, wet places? That’s why the human mouth is so attractive for them. Maintaining a good oral hygiene is essential to avoid bacteria, prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Having a healthy mouth will give you many benefits such as good self-esteem, a healthy smile, good breath and you […]
Veneers, am I a candidate
A great option to improve your smile are dental veneers, with this dental procedure we can enhance the appearance of your teeth making them wither, longer and straighter or simply creating a harmonious smile. But! how do I know that I am a candidate for dental veneers? Well, in order to know if you are […]
First appointment
What to expect at your first dental check up in Advanced Smiles Dentistry? If you are reading this perhaps you did the first step which is schedule an appointment with the best dentist in Tijuana. Well done! Dental check ups are the most important course of action for keeping your mouth and body healthy. Whether […]