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!

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We hope you’re having a great week and a great summer so far! If you are planning on traveling with family this summer or think you might not be able to make it to your scheduled appointment with Dr. McDonald or Dr. Prais, please let us know ahead of time so that we may be able to accommodate you, as well as schedule another patient at that appointment time.

Also, we ask that you give us a call and and let us know if you have any new phone numbers or if your contact information has changed! Please call us at our Escondido office with any updates to phone numbers and addresses, so we may be able to reach you.

Thank you! Enjoy your weekend!

Gum Disease Can Sneak Up On You, from Lifetime Smiles

At Lifetime Smiles, we'll tell you it's easy to tell when you have a cavity; but unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your mouth without you even knowing. In fact, you can have the beginning stages of gum disease without noticing any pain or discomfort. Since gum disease can be undetectable, it’s important to watch for warning signs in order to prevent the disease from worsening!

Signs to watch for:

• Gums that appear red or swollen
• Gums that feel tender
• Gums that bleed easily (during brushing or flossing)
• Gums that recede or pull away from the teeth
• Persistent halitosis, or bad breath
• Loose teeth
• Any change in the way teeth come together in the biting position

If you or someone in your family is showing these signs, schedule an appointment right away by calling Lifetime Smiles, serving Escondido and neighboring San Diego. We can diagnose the problem and begin treatment to save your teeth and give you back a healthy mouth!

We look forward to seeing you!

Cosmetic dentistry at Lifetime Smiles: The advantage

Some people simply want to look younger, and cosmetic dentistry at our Escondido office is like a dental facelift that can quickly "reverse" the natural aging process of the teeth. Others, the majority, have had unattractive teeth their whole lives and have always felt self-conscious because of them. They will rarely smile, which can often hide a warm side of their personality.

At Lifetime Smiles, we use various treatments to achieve your perfect smile, such as teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, porcelain laminates, inlays and onlays and full porcelain crowns. Oral Valium and N2O2 (Nitrous Oxide) is available for apprehensive patients.

Please call our Escondido, CA dental office to learn more about cosmetic dentistry.

Lastly, a BIG hanks to Maureen M., who writes in, "Lifetime Smiles provides quality dental care in a comfortable and relaxing environment. They are very attentive to their patients' needs while expressing a genuine interest in their dental well-being."

Season's greetings from Dr. McDonald and family

Season's Greetings and a Happy New Year from Dr. McDonald and family to all our patients, friends, family, and all our dental and medical colleagues.

Staff Spotlight: Laurie at Lifetime Smiles

The Lifetime Smiles Staff Spotlight continues this week with Laurie Cunningham, another of our brilliant dental hygienists. She lives in Escondido with her husband, Tom. Laurie enjoys taking classes to keep her hygiene skills top-notch. She also loves Flamenco dancing and traveling with Tom.

Stay tuned for more staff spotlights! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

Cosmetic dentistry in Escondido and greater San Diego – Lifetime Smiles

There are many dentists in the Greater San Diego area working hard to bring beautiful smiles to their patients. Cosmetic dentistry has begun to earn the positive acclaim it deserves due to the latest surge of makeover TV shows. Many of our patients have spent great time and effort when choosing Dr. Rabee McDonald and Dr. Jeff Prais to be their cosmetic dentists.

Located in Escondido, CA we treat patients from all over San Diego County and provide flexible scheduling to optimize your convenience. When choosing a dentist, please use this blog and our website to learn more about cosmetic and general dentistry in all its forms from smile enhancement, to dental restoration, to CEREC, to regular checkups, and simple teeth whitening. The first step to making Escondido smile is to make you smile!

Please call our office to learn more about cosmetic dentistry, or check us out on Facebook!