Many people would love to know a simple way to improve their oral health. Brushing your teeth morning and night and flossing once daily are a given. However, did you know that chewing gum can aid your oral health? That’s right! If the gum is sugar-free, it can help prevent cavities. Studies show that chewing sugar-free gum for at least... read more »

The holidays are a wonderful time of the year, but if you’re not careful, you can do some serious destruction to your teeth. By taking precautions to not open things with your teeth, to eat sweets only at the proper times and to do what you can to brush thoroughly, you can guard your teeth this year. Here’s some additional... read more »

Mouth guards are extremely important for keeping your smile safe in situations where dental damage can easily arise. This includes high-risk activities and sports in which dental trauma is a likely factor. To keep your smile safe, visit your dentist for mouth guard treatment options. Common types of mouth guards include the following: Boil-and-Bite Mouth Guards: Boil-and-bite mouth guards are... read more »

If you’re interested in achieving the top-notch smile and oral health you deserve with dentures, then our dentist, Dr. Derek Lichter, encourages you to find out all there is to know about the appliance so you can ensure that it’s the right treatment option for you. The more you know, the better! So, he is happy to teach you all... read more »

Dental fillings can often be used to repair minor defects and small areas of tooth decay that are limited to the tooth’s enamel layer. Composite resin dental fillings are cured and bonded to the tooth enamel with a special ultraviolet light. Gold and porcelain-ceramic dental fillings are typically cemented into place with a strong dental grade adhesive. As the years... read more »

A consistent daily oral hygiene routine that focuses on brushing your teeth twice and flossing at least once each day is a very important element of maintaining good oral health. It’s also worth noting that the quality of the oral care products you use will have an impact on your oral hygiene routine’s effectiveness. Some oral care product manufacturers fall... read more »

Gum disease is one of the major causes of tooth corrosion. As many as 47.2 percent of U.S. adults 30 or older live with some form of periodontitis, so we’re continually seeing for it in our Chula Vista, California, office. Here are a few basics on gum disease to aid you to know what you can do to lower your... read more »

When a tooth is fractured, the damage to the tooth enamel can vary in severity. If multiple surfaces of the tooth have been compromised or a significant amount of tooth enamel has been lost, there might not be enough healthy dental structure remaining to repair the tooth with a dental filling. In a case like this Dr. Derek Lichter might... read more »

Each of your teeth plays an important role in either biting, chewing, or grinding the foods you eat. When multiple teeth are lost to untreated cavities, dental trauma, or periodontal health problems, it increases your risk of chewing and lead to other functional and cosmetic complications. In a situation like this, the dentists at Derek M. Lichter, DDS, Inc. can... read more »

You know that brushing your teeth is one of the most important things that you can do to make sure that you have a healthy smile. Brushing your teeth removes food particles and plaque that can cause cavities and gum disease. But how often should you brush? You should brush at least twice a day, once in the morning and... read more »