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... 
Jul 15, 2019 | Gums, Oral Health, Oral Systemic Health
Are your gums sore and puffy? Do they look reddish or purple? It could mean you have a case of gingivitis. The good news is you’ve caught the problem early, so it is treatable. According to Drs. Edwin Kim and Jacqueline Lee, treating it immediately is easy and smart.... 
Jun 15, 2019 | General Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventative Dentistry, Teeth
Drinking water is one of the easy ways to help maintain good oral health. Drs. Edwin Kim and Jacqueline Lee agree that drinking plenty of water promotes good overall health. However, what most people do not know is that water is also good for teeth, helping to... 
