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Dr Martin Abelar


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What Is Black Hairy Tongue?

What Is Black Hairy Tongue?

A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine highlighted an interesting case...

Dr Martin Abelar April 29, 2019
What A Pain: Oral Shingles

What A Pain: Oral Shingles

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Dr Martin Abelar April 22, 2019
X Marks The Spot

X Marks The Spot

One of the hallmarks of most dental exams is the taking of X-ray images....

Dr Martin Abelar April 21, 2019
Pregnancy And Oral Health

Pregnancy And Oral Health

If you are pregnant, first of all, congratulations! Pregnancy obviously brings about some big...

Dr Martin Abelar April 2, 2019
How Stress Harms Teeth

How Stress Harms Teeth

It’s no myth that stress can manifest itself into physical symptoms. From acne to...

Dr Martin Abelar April 2, 2019
April Is National Facial Protection Month

April Is National Facial Protection Month

If you or a loved one are part of the 95 percent of Americans...

Dr Martin Abelar March 22, 2019
What Are Overdentures?

What Are Overdentures?

If you are missing teeth and are not a good candidate for dental implants...

Dr Martin Abelar March 22, 2019
Tips For Healthier Gums

Tips For Healthier Gums

When it comes to oral health, it’s no secret that a lot of emphasis...

Dr Martin Abelar March 4, 2019
Addicted To Sugar?

Addicted To Sugar?

With so many addictions making headlines across the country and around the world, some...

Dr Martin Abelar March 4, 2019
Social Media Causes Tooth-Loss Controversy

Social Media Causes Tooth-Loss Controversy

Social media has taken quite a place in our daily lives and captured our...

Dr Martin Abelar February 26, 2019
How To Care For Clear Aligners

How To Care For Clear Aligners

Congratulations on your new aligners or clear retainer! You are one step closer to...

Dr Martin Abelar February 26, 2019
Protect Your Lips This Winter

Protect Your Lips This Winter

With the winter temperature changes drying out our skin, getting chapped lips this time...

Dr Martin Abelar February 6, 2019
Developmental Disabilities And Oral Health

Developmental Disabilities And Oral Health

It is estimated that roughly 50 million Americans have some sort of developmental disability,...

Dr Martin Abelar February 6, 2019
What’S All The Chatter About Chattering Teeth?

What’S All The Chatter About Chattering Teeth?

Maybe not here in San Diego, but elsewhere in the country, winter means cold. But...

Dr Martin Abelar January 28, 2019
Coffee: Good Or Bad For Teeth?

Coffee: Good Or Bad For Teeth?

You’ve seen the memes, you’ve likely heard the one-liners. For many people, coffee is...

Dr Martin Abelar January 28, 2019
Don’T Hide From The Sun This Winter

Don’T Hide From The Sun This Winter

The winter is here, and with it the cooler weather. While it may not...

Dr Martin Abelar January 4, 2019