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...
Mar 15, 2021 | General Dentistry, Oral Health, Restorative Dentistry
Dental crowns & bridges are both tooth replacement options for someone missing one or more teeth. Both dental crowns and bridges use prosthetic devices to fill in the gap caused by missing teeth. They help restore a more natural smile. Dr. Edwin Kim and Dr. Lee...
Dec 16, 2020 | Oral Health, Restorative Dentistry
Improving your appearance through cosmetic dentistry gives you more confidence. But cosmetic treatments offer more than just aesthetic value. Most procedures are both restorative and cosmetic. However, you can get a lot more benefits from cosmetic procedures than just...
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...
