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Dear Patients: I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy in the midst of this unprecedented time in history. I wanted to write to you as a means of staying in touch. I also want to share what I’ve been thinking are the best “at-home” practices that both you and I can […]

Whether you’ve never been thrilled with your smile, or it lacks the luster it once had, dental bonding is a multipurpose cosmetic and restorative dental procedure that can be performed on patients of all ages. Bonding has the capability to fill gaps, correct damage, and refurbish the overall structure and look of your teeth. Complete […]

Dear Patients: We want to keep you well-informed as things continue changing rapidly as we deal with COVID-19. First and foremost, we want you to know that we are still available to see you for dental concerns, even with the Governor’s “stay at home” order. In an effort to serve you in the best way […]

Dear Patients, As a lifelong germophobe and a dentist for over 25 years, I’ve been following the science and coverage of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak VERY closely. I want to keep all of us safe, so I take this pandemic very seriously. I have always wanted to protect myself and my patients from ANY infection. […]

There’s a lot of hair and makeup that goes into making your favorite stars sparkle on the screen. And while we can’t all hire a professional artist to make us look perfect every day, there is a lasting solution to giving you that perfect Hollywood smile – veneers! San Diego dentist Dr. Timothy Collins is […]

Do you have a spouse or loved one that complains about your snoring? Do you wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air? Do you find that you are always exhausted during the day and just can’t seem to ever catch up on sleep? If these symptoms sound familiar, you may be […]

Do you know the status of your occlusion? That’s the technical term used to describe the way your maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower) teeth align. If you happen to have a bite that doesn’t connect quite right—or at all—it’s referred to as a malocclusion. You might ask yourself, “Well, I can eat and speak without […]

Traditionally, dentists have used what’s known as amalgam, or special metal alloys, to fill cavities. However, modern dental medicine has advanced to the point that San Diego dentist Dr. Timothy Collins can offer patients a much better option for filling holes caused by tooth decay: composite fillings. At Complete Dental Health, we would like to […]

You had braces when you were younger and never experienced any jaw pain or other TMJ symptoms prior. Then, after you completed your orthodontic treatment, you developed a pain in your jaw, maybe accompanied by popping, locking, clenching and grinding. Maybe you developed these symptoms shortly after having your braces removed, maybe it was a […]

A lot of healthy lifestyle choices benefit more than one system within your body. Eating well, exercising, good sleep, and fresh air all support a lot of your physical needs. So, it shouldn’t be surprising that what hurts one area of your health can easily hurt another area, too. An important (though less known) connection […]