You would never consider running a red light on a busy Santa Barbara street or crossing over a lane of orange construction cones on the freeway, but you might be doing some everyday things that are a real danger to your oral health. I’m Dr. Jon King, a dentist serving the Montecito and Santa Maria […]
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Use Flex Account Funds For Dental Care
If you have money in your flexible spending account you may want to schedule some cosmetic dentistry before the deadline. Remember, you lose any funds left over after the plan year ends. Why not improve your smile with tax-free dollars? Even a small change can make a big difference in the appearance of your teeth. […]
Why Aren’t You Smiling?
Categories: Family Dentistry
Hello, I’m Dr. Jon King. My dental practice is called King Dental Group. We are located at 1919 State St Ste 205 in Santa Barbara, and you can reach us by calling 805-687-1548. You can probably imagine why I look at smiles everywhere I go in the Santa Barbara area. Whether I am working with […]
Let That Winning Smile Shine
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Grappling with yellowed, discolored, stained, or even multi-colored teeth in the 93105 zip code area? Teeth whitening might be the answer. Such irregularities are usually simple to repair, reverse or bypass and with few exceptions a smart smile makeover move! Everyone in Santa Barbara wants a winning smile. Call for a consultation today! 805-687-1548 A […]
Preventing Gum Disease At King Dental Group
Categories: Gum Disease, Oral Health
Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached […]
When Style And Oral Health Collide
Categories: Oral Health
Oral piercing is a popular form of body-art in Santa Barbara, but just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s safe. I’m Dr. Jon King, a dentist serving the Goleta, Montecito, and Santa Maria areas. When my patients ask me about the safety of oral piercings, I make sure they consider the possible dangerous consequences. First, […]
6 Reasons To Ditch Your Dentures For Dental Implants
Categories: Dental Implants
For thousands of years, dentures have been allowing people to chew foods harder than mashed bananas and flash some teeth when they smile. However, Santa Barbara denture wearers know how unstable, irritating, embarrassing, and inconvenient they can be. Today, Santa Barbara dental patients with missing teeth are fortunate to have a tooth replacement choice that […]
Tooth Whitening And Your Dentist
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Tooth whitening has become one of the most popular dental procedures in California. It seems that everyone in Santa Barbara is whitening their teeth to help their smiles look younger and brighter. Many residents in the Santa Barbara area are turning to over-the-counter solutions to whiten their teeth, however their can be dangers and pitfalls […]
Beware Of Hidden Sugar
Categories: Oral Health
We advise our Montecito dental patients at King Dental Group to watch their sugar intake to prevent cavities and other health problems. If you are trying to unsweeten your diet, you are probably skipping the usual suspects: candy, soda, and baked treats. But not all sugar is as obvious as the frosting on a piece […]
Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Hello Santa Barbara! Welcome to the King Dental Group dental blog. Let’s talk about smile transformations. Some Santa Barbara patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general cosmetic dentistry. Are the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips […]
