Oral Hygiene
Focused on Prevention
Good oral hygiene is the foundation for your oral health! From gum disease to cavities, a good oral hygiene program focused on prevention is the most important step to keeping your teeth and gums healthy.Customized Oral Hygiene Program
With dental implants, tailoring your hygiene regiment becomes even more important. Dr. Erik Winn will help you identify what is working, and what areas can be improved. There are many ways to improve homecare, and we will assist you in using the right hygiene aids and techniques to fit your needs.Long-Lasting Health
Whether you have undergone implants, root canals, or bone grafts, long-term health and success rests upon effective daily oral hygiene. It’s a team effort and we want to give you all the tools necessary to have a great foundation and beautiful smile.Toothbrushing
Toothbrushing is the #1 most important daily oral hygiene activity to do. We recommend twice daily, especially at night before bed, for 2 minutes each session. If a manual toothbrush is difficult to use for you, we recommend an electronic toothbrush such as Sonicare or OralB. Brushing should be done with a soft-bristle head and with a 45 degree angle to the gumline.Flossing
We understand, flossing is difficult! But, it’s also #2 on our importance list. It is especially important with periodontal disease. Floss will help remove plaque from between the teeth and under the gumline. Lack of flossing can lead to bone loss. It’s also very important around implants to keep them healthy. Flossing should be done once a day or at least every other day to help keep gums, bone and implants healthy.Mousewashes
Can be a third line of defense that chemically prevents plaque bacteria from forming, as well as inhibit fungus, improve gingivitis, and freshen breath. We may recommend a daily rinse as part of your program, in addition to brushing and flossing. Popular brands that have well documented success are Listerine and Crest Pro Health.Proxybrush / Interdental Brush
There are variety of additional products that can help in specific circumstances. We don’t want your oral hygiene program to get too complex, but these tools can be very helpful when used properly. A proxybrush will help clean between teeth and may work better than even brushing or flossing in a hard-to-clean area. We recommend dipping the brush in Listerine or toothpaste so that there is added benefit.Accepting New Patients
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Awesome experience! Everyone deserves fast, adequate, friendly, compassionate professional service regardless of how the bill is getting paid! I took my 3 year old son with autism. Nancy and Teresa were extremely helpful and understanding. I would definitely take my kids to Santa Barbara to Dr. Winn again . Dr. Winn your staff are keepers! Tri- Counties regional center, this office should be the first one you recommend!
Veronica D.
We've seen him for 2 years now. Their kindness, compassion and caring for other children with Downs and Autism is boundless!!! Thank you to the staff and Dr. Winn! You are a "WINNER in my book"!
Andromeda S.
I have always been very afraid of the dentist but having an Anesthesiologist of his caliber made me feel completely at ease. I woke up with all the work done and NO PAIN!!
Local V.
Dr. W. was fantastic - made what was a very scary prospect into something that was extremely easy. He was very informative and friendly, answered my questions with ease, authority, and in a way that significantly calmed my worries.If you're looking for someone that will make you feel comfortable and safe, look no further! Thanks again man, really appreciate it!
Jeffrey L.
Absolutely one of the best dentists in town. As an administrator of a memory care home, our residents require a dentist who works well with special needs and conditions. Dr. Winn and his team have become indispensable to the oral health of our residents. Working with 'just the right amount' of sedation, Dr. Winn was able to clean, examine, x-ray and repair - all within one 1-hour visit.
Lisa G.
Very happy to have you as a dentist for my son! You and your staff, always polite and respectful! Very professional work and the most important, your honesty!
Leticia C.
We can't say enough good things about Dr. Winn. He answered all of our questions for our son. He is a true professional that puts his clients first.
David M.
Dr. Winn was a pleasure to work with. He fully explained what to expect and was very professional and personable while working on my son with Special needs!
I would highly recommend him to anyone who is in need of his services!
Scott H.
Dr. Winn and his team performed extensive oral surgery, including sinus lift, bone grafting and extractions. I am 1 week post surgery and love my full upper implant. I have followed his post surgery advice regarding pain management and soft liguid diet and feel Great! Thank You, Dr.Winn.
Pamela C.
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