The Five Stages of a Cavity

stages of a cavity San Jose

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…

Does My Dentist Care About My Diet?

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…

Peace Of Mind At Beveridge Dental

At Beveridge Dental in San Jose CA, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are four ways we are committed to your…

To Chew Or Not To Chew

This post from Beveridge Dental in San Jose CA is for all gum-chewers. We’re going to talk about that sticky treat you love so much! You know that it can freshen your breath, but can it really help guard your smile from tooth decay? It really depends on the type of gum. Chewing regular sucrose-based…

Are All Carbs Created Equal?

Most people know that the sugar in candy, cookies, juices and sodas can harm your teeth, but some people don’t realize that all carbohydrates can cause cavities. As we will describe in this post from Beveridge Dental in San Jose CA, a handful of pretzels or a piece of pumpernickel bread can have the same…