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Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
posted: May 24, 2022.

Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read more
Eco-Friendly Toothbrushes
posted: May 17, 2022.

When it comes to dental hygiene, “going green” is not the first phrase that comes to mind. But if you are brushing properly, you are also replacing your toothbrush every Read more
Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
posted: May 10, 2022.

If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not Read more
Wishing all our moms a happy Mother’s Day!
posted: May 03, 2022.

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read more
What are the benefits of Invisalign®?
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.

A popular option for straightening teeth at David Donnelly DDS, Invisalign can be a great method for improving your smile, and can help patients with crowded teeth, crossbites, overbites, underbites, Read more
Make Every Day Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.

Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read more
Is Charcoal Teeth Whitening Safe?
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.

Health and beauty trends surface on the web every day, and it can be difficult to tell which ones are worth your time, or even safe, for that matter. Perhaps Read more
April is National Facial Protection Month
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read more
Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

When most patients ask the doctor this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet Read more
Transform Your Smile With Same Day Crowns
posted: Mar. 25, 2022.

If you are dealing with a damaged or broken tooth, immediate care is available. Dr. David Donnelly in San Diego, CA, provides Same-Day Crowns to repair your smile in one Read more
HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the country. There are over 100 strains of HPV, and, while most of these infections leave our systems Read more
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more
What is gum disease?
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an infection of the gum tissues, and is something seen all too often by the doctor. Extending from inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) Read more
Caring for Your Smile After Invisalign
posted: Mar. 03, 2022.

You went through a lot of effort and work to achieve your perfect smile. You wore your Invisalign aligner trays, brushed and flossed diligently, and now your treatment is done! Read more
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

At David Donnelly DDS, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read more
Caring for Your Smile While Wearing Invisalign®
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

Getting your braces off is exciting. You’ve been working on your new smile for months or years, and it’s time for the trips to our San Diego, California office to Read more