Dr. Michael Z. Mcbride

March 22, 2011 Posted by mcbridedental
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Can You Fix My Broken Dentures?
I’m sorry Mommy!
It must be broken dentures day. Three, yes three new patients called us today to have their broken dentures fixed. Good thing we have an in-house denture lab and are able to repair broken dentures in about an hour.Â
How did the dentures break you might ask?
One man had the sad experience of having his lower dentures snap right in half. They were more than 10 years old, and desperately needed replacing. Just like shoes, dentures do wear out. We fixed those broken dentures right up as a temporary solution until he could come in for a new set.Â
The next guy was doing a big no-no and opening a package with his teeth…uh-oh, out popped a front tooth. Armida, our lab tech, worked her magic and replaced it. No one could tell the tooth had ever been out of place, and he left a very happy patient. …He promised us he would not use his teeth as a tool again, but should he forget and break his denture, he’ll be back.Â
The last woman had a very sad story to tell.
She had been cleaning and soaking her dentures when the phone rang. She placed her dentures on the bathroom counter, and left the room to answer the phone. When she came back, to her horror she found her little Yorkie chewing on her upper denture! Fido must have enjoyed himself because the poor broken dentures were snapped in two pieces and one corner was chewed to bits.
The woman was quite embarrassed, but we told her not to worry. This sort of thing happens more than you would think! We sterilized her broken dentures, and Armida went to work. This case took a little longer than usual (about half a day) repairing what the doggie thought was a delightful new chew toy, but it all worked out in the end. Her broken dentures, now fixed, fit better than ever.Â
I love happy endings, don’t you?
February 24, 2011 Posted by mcbridedental
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Top 5 Reasons for a Tooth Implant
1. Dental Implants are the natural replacement choice.
No longer a luxury item but a natural quality-of-life choice, dental implants are the next best thing to a natural tooth.
2. You’ll fit in.
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons found that 69% of adults ages 35 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth to an accident, gum disease, a failed root canal, or tooth decay. In addition, by age 74, 26% of adults will have lost all of their permanent teeth. Your neighbor probably has a dental implant. Yeah, that one.
3. Smiling and Chewing are basic human needs.
Chewing is something we take for granted until we loose a tooth or teeth–then we realize just how important our teeth are. Your smile says everything about you. If you are uncomfortable smiling because you are missing a tooth (even in the back) a dental implant can help you to be your best self.
4. Better than 25 years ago.
Dental implants today are the first and best choice in many cases of a missing tooth or teeth. Success rates are 95% or higher. Easier to place and maintain and very long-lasting, they typically outlast more conventional treatments like a crown or bridge.
5. Increased Insurance Coverage.
More dental insurance companies are covering some of the cost of implant treatment. An implant with a crown is usually about the same cost as a three-unit bridge, but statistically it lasts much longer. No wonder insurance companies are changing their attitudes toward implants.
January 12, 2011 Posted by mcbridedental
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AAID Credentials Ruled Bona Fide by U.S. District Court
If you’re a patient of McBride Dental, you already know how friendly and comfortable the office is. But do you know what all those letters after Dr. McBride’s name mean?
Dr. McBride has completed at least 570 hours of post-doctoral instruction in implant dentistry throug

San Marcos, CA

955 Boardwalk Ste 103

San Marcos

CA

92078

USA

• Dentistry
• Prosthodontics
• Endodontics