Drs. McDonald and Prais, reminding you to play it safe this spring

With spring here, many children, teens and adults in Escondido and surrounding areas will once again pick up the ball, bring the bat out of seasonal retirement, and lace up their cleats to hit the fields for the return of spring sports!

Today is the last day of April, also known as National Facial Protection Month, and during this time, Drs. McDonald and Prais and our dedicated team urge our young athletes to play it safe when out on the field. According to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, children, high-school athletes and adults will have more than 5,000,000 teeth knocked out in sporting events this year.

A few things YOU can do to ensure your mouth’s safety this spring include wearing a mouth guard, helmet, protective eyewear and a face shield for contact sports. Also, you should be alert at all times, even as a spectator.

We hope this helps. Protective gear is vital for anyone engaging in tooth or mouth-threatening activities. If you have any further questions about any of these tips, please contact LifetimeSmiles.

Stay safe, have fun and have a great weekend!

What do you love about LifetimeSmiles?

From the very first time you visit LifetimeSmiles, our professional staff strives to provide superior dental treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere.

At our office, we use the following words to describe ourselves: Caring. Comfortable. A gentle touch. Pain-free. Exceptional service.

Those words aren't usually associated with dental care, are they? Well, at Lifetime Smiles, our patients use those words frequently to describe their dental experience with us. Great dental care starts the moment you enter our office.

Today, we thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: Have you been especially impressed by Drs. McDonald or Prais? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with your new smile?

Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback. Or, you can tell us by giving us a call!

Meet Our Dentists

Rabee McDonald, DMD:
I am a graduate of the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Dental Medicine and completed my post-doctorate training at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center at Newark, New Jersey. I have been through several post graduate courses in different fields of dentistry since receiving my D.M.D. degree. I am honored to have received the American Academy of Implantology Award, Quintessence Award in Periodontics and Academy of Operative Dentistry Award. I am proud to provide my patients with the best in dental technology, treatment options and patient comfort.

I love living by the coast with my husband, two very active children, and our Labrador, Frosty. I hear that a day will come when I will miss all the activity, but for now, we just keep on the go with every sport imaginable. Fitness is an important part of my life and a healthy diet and exercise give me the energy I need to keep up with our full lives. I like to run trails with an occasional race thrown in for good measure.

Remember the song, "Old McDonald Has a Farm"? Well, I am not old, but I do have a farm and I love animals. I have 20 chickens, 1 rooster and 2 goats, and they all have names!


Jeff Prais, DDS:
I am a Southern California native and grew up in nearby Temecula. After high school, I spent the next eight years in the Bay Area completing my education. I received my bachelors degree in Integrative Biology from the University of California at Berkeley and my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of California at San Francisco.

In San Francisco, I met my wife Kim. After finishing school, we decided to return to the sunshine of Southern California and begin our new life. We live in Temecula with our little girl, Jolie and our two dogs. When out of the office, I enjoy outdoor activities. My current favorite hobby is mountain biking, but I also enjoy riding motorcycles, hiking, and fishing.