A+ Family Dentistry, San Diego

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A+ Family Dentistry, San Diego At A+ Family Dentistry, we have 3 convenient locations in San Diego, Poway, and Sorrento Valley. Need a great dentist? Call us today!

We focus on making patients feel comfortable with gentle, kind, and caring service.

10/15/2026

Brushing alone leaves your windows open. 🪟🦷

Dr. Roger Tran explains it with a simple analogy: you can lock every door in your house, but if you leave the windows open, thieves still get in. Brushing without flossing works the same way, because food stays stuck between your teeth. A cavity there is usually not just one cavity but two, one on each tooth.

Can’t get string floss to work for you? A lot of people lose some dexterity in their fingers as they get older. A C-shaped floss pick, like the one Dr. Tran shows here, is a good option. It doesn’t hug the tooth as well as string, but it’s far better than skipping floss.

The best floss is the one you’ll actually use.

📍 Book your next visit with A+ Family Dentistry.

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10/12/2026

Tip for keeping your teeth for life: straighten them. 🦷

Crowded teeth don’t just affect your smile. They affect how your teeth handle the force of chewing.

Dr. Roger Tran uses a simple picture. Think of a hammer and a nail: when you hit the nail at an angle, it doesn’t go in, it bends and breaks. Crowded or tilted teeth take bite pressure the same way, at an angle. Over time, that flexing can start to break the tooth.

When teeth are straight, bite forces travel straight down the axis of the tooth, which is what a tooth is built to handle. The forces stay balanced, and your teeth last longer.

Straightening options:
✅ Traditional braces
✅ Invisalign or other clear aligners (we generally recommend Invisalign), if your crowding is mild

At your visit we’ll take X-rays and a 3D scan, show you how the crowding affects your teeth, and plan how to improve them.

Curious about straightening? 👉 aplusfamilydentistry.com

10/09/2026

Scared of the dentist? So is our Doctor, Dr. Roger Tran, and he's the dentist. 😅

In this video he walks through how we help fearful patients feel more comfortable, one step at a time:

🔹 Slow injections: numbing medicine can burn if it goes in fast, so we take our time
🔹 Music & headphones: from calm tunes to heavy metal rock, whatever helps you tune out
🔹 Nitrous oxide: a few minutes of gas to help you feel calm and relaxed, then oxygen, and you can drive yourself home
🔹 Pill sedation: take a pill, relax, and most patients remember little to nothing (we can't guarantee it). Just bring a driver and plan to take it easy the rest of the day
🔹 IV sedation: for the most anxious patients, a sedation doctor puts you fully under so we can complete as much treatment as possible in one visit

Fear shouldn't keep you from the care you need. Come in and talk to us. We'll sit down, find the option that fits you, and make you feel comfortable.

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10/05/2026

Don't wait for pain to see your dentist. 🦷

By the time a tooth hurts, the problem has usually gone past what your body can handle. A cavity can reach the nerve, or an infection can spread into the gum and bone. In some cases the swelling reaches your face within 24 hours.

Dr. Roger Tran compares it to cancer: you often feel nothing in the early stages, and pain only shows up late. Dental problems work the same way. The early warning signs are:

🔸 Bleeding gums or loose teeth
🔸 Sensitivity to hot or cold

If you notice any of these, book a visit. Better yet, keep your gums healthy so you never get that far.

Whether you're in pain now or want to avoid it, we'll make you comfortable and take care of you.

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09/28/2026

✨ Curious about Invisalign but not quite sure how it works? ✨

Dr. Roger Tran breaks it down in under 3 minutes — no jargon, just a clear look at what those clear aligners actually do.

Here's the quick version:
🦷 You wear a series of custom trays (about 20 on average) — each one for around 2 weeks
🦷 Every tray gently nudges your teeth a tiny bit closer to their final position
🦷 Little tooth-colored "buttons" act like handles, helping the trays grip and rotate teeth into place
🦷 When treatment's done, the buttons come off — and you're left with a straighter, more confident smile

Think of it like breaking in a new shoe: over time, everything settles into the perfect fit. 👟➡️😁

Ready to see what Invisalign can do for your smile? Book a consult with Dr. Tran today.

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09/24/2026

One night, Dr. Roger Tran watched his grandmother pull out her teeth and put them in a jar. 🦷

He remembers wondering: "Why is she putting her teeth in a jar, and where did she get that?"

Twenty years later, he finally figured it out: it was a partial denture.

In this video, Dr. Tran shows the two types of partial dentures we offer at A+ Family Dentistry, side by side:

1️⃣ Acrylic partial with metal clasps
✅ An option when you're missing teeth on both sides and still have some of your own teeth
✅ The least expensive option for most people
➖ The metal clasps may show when you smile
➖ It can loosen over time and need tightening
➖ Over time, it may start to feel sore underneath

2️⃣ Valplast flexible partial
✅ No metal at all, so nothing metal shows when you smile
✅ Flexible, and tends to be more comfortable to wear
➖ Like any partial, food can still get stuck underneath

Any partial will feel a little bigger at first while your tongue gets used to it, but most of the time, people are really okay with it.

Why "partial"? Because only some of your teeth are missing. A full denture replaces all of them.

Missing a few teeth? Visit aplusfamilydentistry.com and let's talk about which option fits you best.

Flossing: because snacks get stuck…and nobody wants dog breath. 😁🦷 Whether you have two legs or four, good oral hygiene ...
09/22/2026

Flossing: because snacks get stuck…and nobody wants dog breath. 😁🦷 Whether you have two legs or four, good oral hygiene matters. Need a little motivation to floss? We’re here to help.

09/21/2026

Tired of dealing with loose dentures? 😬

Slipping, clicking, messy adhesives that taste bad and never last — it's frustrating, and it doesn't have to be your everyday.

In this video, Dr. Roger Tran of A+ Family Dentistry shows you a better solution: the implant-supported overdenture. Instead of relying on suction or glue, we place small implants that your denture actually snaps onto — so it stays secure while you eat, talk, and smile.

Here's the quick breakdown 👇
🦷 Lower denture? Often just 2 implants are needed to lock it in place
🦷 Want zero rocking? Add 2 more in the back for extra stability
🦷 Upper denture? 4 implants give you the full, confident hold

No more adhesive. No more slipping. Just teeth that feel like they belong to you again.

📍 Ready to learn if you're a candidate? Visit aplusfamilydentistry.com or send us a message — we'd love to walk you through your options.

Behind every healthy smile is a team that cares. 💙 Our A+ Family Dentistry team works together to make your visits comfo...
09/19/2026

Behind every healthy smile is a team that cares. 💙 Our A+ Family Dentistry team works together to make your visits comfortable, positive, and personalized—from the front desk to the treatment room. Thank you for trusting us with your family’s smiles. Let’s smile together.

09/18/2026

"Do I really need a deep cleaning?" 🦷

It's one of the most common questions we hear — so Dr. Roger Tran is breaking it down with a real demonstration.

Here's how we actually diagnose it:
📏 We measure the pocket depth between your gum and tooth.

3mm = healthy
4mm = gingivitis
5–6mm = deeper infection + possible bone loss

A regular cleaning only reaches above the gumline. When pockets get deep, bacteria hide underneath where a normal cleaning can't reach — and that's exactly what a deep cleaning takes care of.

We even use AI-assisted X-rays to show you the bone loss for yourself, so nothing is a guess. 🦴

Left untreated, that infection keeps spreading — and eventually costs you teeth. Catching it early is everything.

Have questions, or been told you need a deep cleaning? Come see us 👇
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📍 3 locations across San Diego

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3780 El Cajon Boulevard #1
San Diego, CA
92105

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

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