For most of us, getting a cavity filled may not be the highlight of the day. But thanks to modern anesthesia, like what we use at Beveridge Dental in San Jose, it’s really just an inconvenience. Some people, though, are resistant to local anesthesia like lidocaine. That makes what is ordinarily simple, like filling a…
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Is The Humble Toothbrush Obsolete?
Are manual toothbrushes obsolete? Would you believe people have been asking that question for more than fifty years? At Beveridge Dental in San Jose, we assure parents everywhere that the answer is no. When it comes to maintaining your dental health, and your children’s, an old school manual toothbrush is up to the task. “Wait…
Let Us Ease Your Dental Anxiety
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Beveridge Dental in San Jose. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In both,…
A Dentist’s Indispensable Tool: The X-ray
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
At Beveridge Dental of San Jose, providing first rate dental care is much easier when we have thorough information about our patients’ dental health. Pictures are more accurate than written notes. Since they show what’s going on below the surface, they’re worth even more than a thousand words. Along with a thorough visual oral exam,…
Getting Soft: Your Toothbrush and You
At Beveridge Dental in San Jose we almost always tell our patients to use a soft-bristled toothbrush on their teeth. Our recommendation is usually enough, but sometimes patients ask, why? Why soft? We’ll use this blog post to explain. The short answer is that soft-bristled toothbruses are gentle on your gums, but at the same…
Prevent Cavities In Kids!
Keeping youngsters safe and healthy is an ongoing process. You clip them snuggly in their car seats, child-proof your medicine cabinet, and take them to the doctor for wellchecks. At Beveridge Dental in San Jose we specialize in pediatric dentistry. Too often, we fall into the trap of thinking tooth decay happens because we don’t…
