Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are dedicated to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t affect your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause issues. The first sign of gingivitis is swollen,…
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7 Steps For A Healthy Smile
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin coined this phrase as advice for fire safety. However, like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more aspects of modern San Jose life, particularly dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most effectively with preventative measures. Some critical guidelines…
The Five Stages of a Cavity
You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can prevent cavities in pre-teens, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay healthy…
Feel Like A Movie Star With A Smile Makeover
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Dental health
When you see pictures of celebrities, most look like they have perfectly beautiful, white teeth. It’s very impressive! Can ordinary people obtain a celebrity-caliber smile? With cosmetic dentistry from Beveridge Dental in San Jose CA, absolutely! Cosmetic dentistry refers to a range of procedures that use proven dental techniques to improve the appearance of a…
Why is Dry Mouth Risky For Your Teeth?
Why Is Dry Mouth Risky For Your Teeth? A condition known as dry mouth is fairly common, and has some common causes. It can be really uncomfortable, and can also pose a threat to your dental health. Here are some tips from Beveridge Dental in San Jose CA. The medical term for dry mouth is…
Does My Dentist Care About My Diet?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
In this post from Beveridge Dental in San Jose CA, we are focusing on your dental health. The typical American diet tends to be high in calories. And while this is a good thing, as everyone needs energy, it’s also important to make sure you’re receiving the important nutrients your body needs. When we eat…
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