If you’ve ever visited our blog, you’ve probably heard the counsel to have check-ups and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels people to visit their dentist twice a year as well. Is that an arbitrary schedule? Let’s discuss…
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Happy Teeth Don’t Just Happen
Keeping your teeth clean is a key factor in maintaining a beautiful smile. One of the benefits of visiting your dentist is receiving a thorough teeth cleaning and a review of your brushing practices. Your Partner in Oral Health Our dental hygienist can professionally clean and polish your teeth at your biannual dental check-up. The…
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when properly brushing. In today’s post, let’s review the unique role of foam. Get that foam foaming Working up a good foam is accomplished by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming aids in dislodging food…
Affordable Tooth Whitening
Categories: Cosmetic dentistry, Teeth whitening
One of the simplest and most affordable ways to enhance your smile is to have your teeth whitened. There are several choices when it comes to tooth whitening systems. You can choose from a selection of over-the-counter tooth whitening products at your local drug store, or you can depend on your dentist. Your Dentist Knows…
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors thousands of years ago, but most of our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Two-thirds of us produce the same amount of teeth as early humans. These late-developing extra molars are called wisdom teeth and they pose unique oral…
Flossing For Health And Happiness
Most San Jose men and women know that flossing is an important part of oral health. The value of this simple yet vital exercise in oral hygiene has been shown time and time again. Flossing offers a chance to remove bits and pieces that a toothbrush will undoubtedly miss. Being afraid of the ‘cavity bugs,’…
