Oct 15, 2020 | Oral Health
Some people get very tense just thinking about going to the dentist. For many, it brings on very real feelings of fear. Individuals often suffer from a painful toothache rather than visit a dentist’s office. For those who avoid going to their San Pablo dentist at all... Aug 15, 2020 | Oral Health, Preventative Dentistry
Most of us understand that consuming too much sugar is bad for our teeth. Reducing your sugar intake in your everyday diet can have some positive effects on dental health as well as overall health. When sugar is consumed regularly, it can cause damage to teeth. How...
Mar 15, 2020 | General Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventative Dentistry
Sometimes, when you discover a cavity or sore gums, you are tempted to wait on calling the dentist until the situation gets worse and causes you more problems. You may think it’s good to wait until it starts to hurt before you try to get it fixed. Your Contra Costa...
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...
Jan 15, 2020 | Oral Health, Teeth
We are at the peak of cold and flu season and if you are unfortunate enough to get either of these, you are probably mostly focused on just feeling better. It’s important to try to maintain good oral hygiene even when you aren’t feeling your best. When you are sick,...
Aug 16, 2019 | Gums, Oral Health, Preventative Dentistry
With obesity on the rise on a global scale, researchers are trying to find solutions to the epidemic. In the process, it seems they may have discovered a link between obesity and oral health. Recent studies show that people with a BMI of more than 30 are likely to...