| Escondido Office 240 S. Hickory St., Suite 207 Escondido, CA 92025 760-746-3663 760-746-4069 fax |
Office Hours Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: |
9:00am - 6:00pm 9:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 5:00pm Closed |
Emergency Information
The way we feel about dental emergencies is simple, if you feel that it is a dental emergency then so do we.
Call our office at 760.746.3663 and we will assist you. If you reach our office after hours you will be transferred directly to Dr. Kerbs.
Financial Arrangements
Our mission is to deliver the finest dental care available today. Fine dentistry is truly an investment. Our goal is to help you make this investment possible.
- We Accept All Major Credit Cards
- Cash and Personal Checks Are Accepted
- Care Credit Financing Available
- We will be happy to assist you with your insurance needs.
- We offer several alternative payment programs for your convenience.
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Newsletter
Our team of dental specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums.
Dentistry health care that works: tobacco
The American Dental Association has long been a leader in the battle against tobacco-related disease, working to educate the public about the dangers inherent in tobacco use and encouraging dentists to help their patients break the cycle of addiction. The Association has continually strengthened and updated its tobacco policies as new scientific information has become available.
Frequently asked questions: tobacco products
What effects can smoking have on my oral health? Are cigars a safe alternative to cigarettes? Are smokeless tobacco products safe? The American Dental Association has some alarming news that you should know.
Smoking and Implants
Recent studies have shown that there is a direct link between oral tissue and bones loss and smoking.
Tooth loss and edentulism are more common in smokers than in non-smokers. In addition, people who smoke are more likely to develop severe periodontal disease.
The formation of deep mucosal pockets with inflammation of the peri-implant mucosa around dental implants is called peri-implantitis. Smokers treated with dental implants have a greater risk of developing peri-implantitis. This condition can lead to increased resorption of peri-implant bone. If left untreated, peri-implantitis can lead to implant failure. In a recent international study, smokers showed a higher score in bleeding index with greater peri-implant pocket depth and radiographically discernible bone resorption around the implant, particularly in the maxilla.
Many studies have shown that smoking can lead to higher rates of dental implant failure. In general, smoking cessation usually leads to improved periodontal health and a patient’s chance for successful implant acceptance.
