May 30, 2022 | Common Conditions, General Dentistry, Preventative Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry
The health of your mouth may have a significant impact on your overall health. When your teeth are in excellent shape, you tend to be healthier. Missing teeth can affect your bite, speech, and food choices. This problem might lead to social, psychological, and...
Apr 27, 2022 | Common Conditions, Oral Health, Preventative Dentistry
To have healthy teeth, you must be aware of the warning indicators of tooth decay and gum disease. When teeth are exposed to acidic foods and beverages for an extended period, they may be prone to decay. However, to consume the food, the bacteria generate harmful...
Feb 15, 2022 | Common Conditions, General Dentistry, Preventative Dentistry
You may have heard the terms, plaque, tartar, and calculus and wondered what the difference was between them. Mostly, they are spoken of in a way that leads you to believe they are all enemies of good oral health, right? But how are they different, or are they? Plaque...
Sep 15, 2021 | Common Conditions, Restorative Dentistry
Thanks to modern cosmetic dentistry your East Bay area dentist, a smile makeover is easy to get. Dr. Lee and Dr. Edwin Kim focus on enhancing your smile. At the same time, they preserve those qualities that make it uniquely yours. There are many different types of...
Jul 24, 2021 | Common Conditions, Oral Health
As many as 12% of people in the United States experience chronic jaw pain at some point in their lives. For many of these people, the culprit is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Stiffness, clicking and persistent pain are all hallmarks of TMJ, and they’re not easy...
Feb 15, 2020 | Common Conditions, Oral Health, Preventative Dentistry
Vaping and e-cigarettes have become very popular over the last few years. One reason for this surge of popularity is the promise of fewer health risks than those posed by cigarettes. However, many people do not consider how the chemicals in an -e-cigarette can...