Now More Than Ever... Sterilization has always been one of the top priorities in our practice. However, now more than ever, it's at the forefront of everyone's minds, and the importance could not be more apparent. With the ongoing threat over coronavirus (aka COVID-19), terms like disease transmission, airborne particles, contact tracing, and PPE (personal [...]
Why Wisdom Teeth Need to Go Wisdom teeth are the largest teeth in your mouth, and the very last to come in. When they do, they can cause problems for the surrounding teeth, a condition we call impacted. Back in the day, before modern dentistry, people didn't take good care of their teeth. It was [...]
Get Dentures in San Rafael, CA Do you have missing or failing teeth? Most people know what dentures are, but most people who might need them aren't quite sure if it's for them. Perhaps they're worried that they will slip out of place or be uncomfortable. Or perhaps they're not sure their remaining teeth are [...]
Tongue, Brushing, Scraping, Etc. Cleaning Your tongue to prevent bad breath & improve oral health. One of the best ways to make sure your breath is fresh and clean is to make sure that your tongue is healthy and clean as well. The tongue may seem like a smooth surface, but nothing could be further [...]
Why Children's Oral Health Is So Important We all want the best for our children in all aspects of life. And that applies to their teeth as well! One of the best gifts you can provide for your little loved ones is to teach them proper dental hygiene—right from the very beginning. Developing children's oral [...]
Porcelain veneers are one of the premier cosmetic dentistry treatments used by movie stars, beauty queens, and politicians for many years. Now, more and more, everyday people are choosing them as well. When your teeth's appearance is less than ideal, veneers can hide imperfections and completely transform your look. And not just teeth, getting porcelain [...]
Broken Tooth? It's A Dental Emergency Why every broken tooth needs treatment as soon as possible. When you suddenly break a tooth, it's always a dental emergency. Sometimes your first inclination is to avoid treatment due to cost, lack of insurance, fear of the dentist, or other reasons. However, you may be risking more severe [...]
Teeth Whitening in San Rafael, CA Learn about the potential benefits. Cosmetic dentistry is all about improving your appearance and self-esteem. And teeth whitening is one of the simplest and fastest ways to do so! Call us today at (415) 499-7700 to schedule a consultation. Like it or not, physical appearance is something on which [...]
Why Do We Have Saliva? And why is it important to teeth? Saliva plays a critical role in the digestive process. While the jaw and teeth do the hard work of chewing, saliva is there to provide moisture, lubrication, and help break down food. Then, of course, it also makes swallowing the food a whole [...]
Get Gum Disease Treated Quickly Prevent further damage to your teeth. Gum disease is a big problem. By some estimates, as many as half of all adults suffer from the condition. Most people think that it can't happen to them, but it's easy to become a statistic! Quick treatment can prevent periodontal disease from spreading [...]
