Full Service Dentist in San Diego
Proudly Serving Patients in Poway, Escondido, San Diego and surrounding areas.
Welcome to Smiles By Dr. Cook, the family and general dentistry website of Dr. Nicol Cook, Dr. Cook is committed to providing the best in patient care in the Poway, California area.
We provide dental care for people of all ages including preventive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry and reconstructive dentistry all with the goal of helping our patients get healthy, beautiful smiles. As part of our focus on a patient-centered practice, we will always do anything we can to make your dental visits as pleasant as possible.You are in Safe Hands
Our office always practices the highest level of infection control, following all universal precautions for patient care as provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to ensure your health and safety.
Our office is located at 15835 Pomerado Road, Suite 202 Poway CA, 92064
Enjoy FREE Whitening For LIFE!
With any new patient exam, cleaning and x-rays you’ll get FREE custom
whitening trays and take home whitening kit. Keep your 6 month appointments
and you’ll get FREE touch-up whitening gel twice a year for life!
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Family Dentistry
Dr. Cook’s goal is to provide the best oral care and health for our patients. We are different than any other office you have been to. We provide a very comprehensive approach to your dental health.
Cosmetic Dentistry
With Porcelain Veneers Dr. Cook can close gaps between teeth, whiten discolored or stained teeth, repair chipped, broken or worn down teeth, realign and reposition crowded teeth without braces, lengthen or shorten uneven teeth, replace old metal fillings and replace missing teeth.
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FREE Teeth Whitening for Life!
Receive a free take-home whitening kit and custom whitening trays with completed new patient exam, cleaning and x-rays. Maintain your 6-month cleaning appointments and you will receive a FREE touch up whitening gel twice a year for life.
We've given hundreds of people the smile they've always wanted..
Boost your Self-Confidence with Cosmetic Dental Treatments
Poway and Rancho Bernardo, CA Everyone has a smile, but that doesn’t mean we all feel the same way about our looks. You might attempt to hide your smile or flash a closed-lip grin to conceal crooked, stained, broken, or missing teeth. Since a smile is the first thing most people notice about others, it
Do Dental Implants ever have to be Replaced?
Poway and Rancho Bernardo, CA It is no secret dental professionals worldwide recommend dental implants for the most natural tooth replacement option. Between stability and permanency, dental implants pose the most benefits compared to other options. With proper oral health care, you could experience a lifetime with your new smile, backed by a 90-95% success
Is it Worth the Effort to Floss?
Poway and Rancho Bernardo, CA If you want to keep your teeth and gums healthy, you have to put forth the effort – brush twice a day, floss daily, and see your Poway family dentist for checkups and cleanings twice a year. Most people are pretty good about brushing their teeth daily and see the
FAQs
Does Teeth Bleaching Damage Teeth?
No. When carbamide peroxide, the active whitening agent, contacts water, hydrogen peroxide is released which whitens the teeth. Bleaching does not soften, demineralize or weaken the teeth.
My Gums Bleed when I brush, what does it mean?
Bleeding gums is an early indicator of gingivitis, or swollen gums, usually caused by plaque and/or calculus accumulated under the gumline. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to bone loss and eventual tooth loss. Gingivitis can be reversed by proper brushing and flossing within a few weeks. If bleeding persists two to three weeks, consult your dentist.
Do over-the-counter bleaching products work?
There is some evidence that over-the-counter bleaching products do whiten teeth, however, many of the products are too abrasive and can damage the teeth with extended use or misuse. Supervision by your dentist is always the safest and most effective way to whiten your teeth.
What causes my jaw to pop when I open it?
There is a pad or disk that separates the jaw bone from the base of the skull. The primary cause of the “popping” occurs when you open your mouth too wide and the jaw bone “pops” off the pad or disk. Treatment is not required unless pain is associated with the “pop” or the jaw locks.