No Smoke, but Plenty of Danger By now, most of us know that smoking cigarettes isn’t healthy: The smoke you inhale contains toxic compounds that increase your risk of lung cancer. But what about smokeless tobacco? Is that “little pinch” really going to hurt you? Yes. Smokeless tobacco “is basically as harmful as cigarettes,” says […]
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 […]
How to Make Your Teeth Last for a Lifetime: Thanks to better at-home care and in-office dental treatments, more people than ever before are keeping their teeth throughout their lives. Although some diseases and conditions can make dental disease and tooth loss more likely, most of us have a good deal of control over whether […]
Fractures on a tooth may not be visible in the mouth, and in some cases may be difficult to see on a dental x-ray. In this situation, the dentist will use diagnostic tests and information from you regarding your symptoms to verify whether or not a tooth is fractured. For this reason, you should […]
A toothache will sometimes occur at the most inopportune time. This can be after business hours, while busy caring for work or for family obligations, while traveling, or on the weekend. Necessary dental emergency care may be difficult to find. Santa Clara area dentist Dr. Antonious invites you to call his office and take advantage […]
The maxillary sinuses are behind your cheeks and on top of the upper teeth. Sinuses are like empty rooms that have nothing in them. Some of the roots of the natural upper teeth extend up into the maxillary sinuses. When these upper teeth are removed, there is often just a thin wall of bone separating […]