Love your or your child's smile? Tell us about it!

Caring. Comfortable. A gentle touch. Pain-free. Exceptional service. Those words aren't usually associated with dental care, are they? Well, at LifetimeSmiles, our patients use those words frequently to describe their dental experience with us.

At LifetimeSmiles, we look at every patient as a whole to ensure you get all the personalized attention you deserve. Drs. Rabee McDonald and Jeff Prais provide comprehensive care for your overall health.

Whether you’ve just come in for a single appointment or your family has been visiting our convenient Escondido, CA dental office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback. You can write a review on our Facebook page or on our Google Places page!

We look forward to reading your reviews!

Cavities: Not Just Kids’ Stuff, from Lifetime Smiles

Cavities occur as a result of the destruction of tooth structure, called tooth decay. Tooth decay can affect both the enamel (the outer coating of the tooth) and the dentin (the inner layer of the tooth). While it is very important to brush and floss every day to remove food particles and plaque, regular cleanings and checkups at Lifetime Smiles is the best way to help avoid cavities.

Drs. McDonald & Prais can discover cavities during your regular dental checkup. The tooth surface feels soft when probed with a dental instrument. X-rays can also show cavities before they become visible to the eye. In advanced stages of tooth decay, you might experience a toothache, especially after consuming sweet, hot, or cold foods or drinks. Other signs of tooth decay are visible pits or holes in the teeth.

Don’t wait for a toothache!

Remember, the longer you wait to treat a cavity, the more extensive your treatment will be. A small cavity can be treated with a filling, while a large cavity that weakens the structure of your tooth may require a crown. If the decay is so bad that it causes the nerve or pulp of the tooth to die, a root canal or tooth removal may be your only options. If you think you may have a cavity, contact Lifetime Smiles at our Escondido office and schedule an appointment. We’ll make sure you leave with a healthy, pain-free smile!

Ask Dr. McDonald: "My Teeth Feel Fine. Do I still need to see a dentist?"

Thanks for the question. Simply put, yes! Visiting the dentist on a regular basis is essential to keeping your smile in tip-top shape. At Lifetime Smiles, we offer a number of preventive services to ensure the health of your mouth and the beauty of your teeth. We’d like to think that your smile is just as important to us as it is to you!

Another good reason to visit Lifetime Smiles every six months is to check for “hidden” problems you may not even realize you have. Tiny cavities can form in the hard-to-reach areas of your teeth and may only be found through a professional exam. If left untreated, these cavities can get worse, needing more extensive treatment, and costing you even more time and money. During your routine exam, one of our hygienists will also check to make sure your fillings or other dental restorations are in good shape.

It’s important to prevent problems before they start. If it has been more than six months six your last visit, please contact our Escondido dental office to schedule your routine checkup! See you soon!

February featured testimonials for Lifetime Smiles!

Happy Monday! Here they are, our February featured testimonials! Thanks to everyone who wrote in during the past month, from Dr. Rabee McDonald all of us at Lifetime Smiles!

Very laid back atmosphere with an attitude that sez "Special orders don't upset us". Dr. Mac is very chill as is the whole staff. My experience was top notch and Laurie gets the nod for being the "Ichiban" hygenist. I've been a patient since 1977, having said that you can deduct that I have a "Lifetime Smile". - Gary L.

"Everyone from the front desk to the Dentist was very friendly and professional. I liked the Hygienist in particular. They gave good advice without pushing." - Deborah S.

"Thanks for being so understanding and changing schedling. I fdo appreciate it. Had a cleaning done by Kelly. This is the first time I have met her and she did a great job. Very Professional but Friendly. It is always good to see Tammy and Dr McDonald." - Mike G.