What are Cavities? Dental caries is the medical term for tooth decay or cavities. They are caused by acid erosion of tooth enamel. Detecting tooth decay in early stages is family dentistry main focus. Many different types of bacteria normally live in the human mouth. Bacteria accumulates (along with saliva, food particles and other natural […]
Introduction Even if you’ve never experienced tooth loss, you might worry about having to deal with it as you get older. If you have parents or aunts and uncles who’ve lost teeth, then you might also think it’s hereditary. The good news is that it’s not; in fact, tooth loss isn’t an inevitable occurrence, and […]
Invisalign Dentist Sunnyvale Congratulations on all your hard work and dedication to your smile! You’ve gone through Invisalign treatments to get the smile you’ve always wanted, and you’ve cared for your teeth with an oral routine that has worked for you; you might already suspect that your work doesn’t end here – let’s talk about […]
Would you believe that veneers have been around since the 1920s? They debuted in Hollywood, no surprise, but porcelain veneers have come a long way from the red carpet and are surprisingly more common and more natural looking today than you might suspect. Between the 1920s and the 1950s regular people outside of Hollywood started […]
Did you know that October is National Dental Hygiene Month? Most people think of tricks and treats this Halloween season, but here are a few other things to keep in mind while you’re costume prepping this year: Brushing According to the American Dental Association (ADA), not only should you be brushing your teeth every day, […]
There are so many things to look forward to with the change of the season, but the effects of the cold weather on your teeth aren’t usually included in that list! Here’s a little overview of how your teeth can react to changes in the weather, as well as your Sunnyvale dentist’s top tips for […]