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  • Don’t Let Candy Haunt your Teeth this Halloween

    Have you ever looked at a jack-o-lantern and wondered why the smile was missing so many teeth?  As a San Mateo dentist focused on preserving smiles, we like to think it serves as a reminder to brush and floss your teeth.  The truth is, the jack-o-lantern has a varied past and many folklore tales [...]

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    How Do I Keep my Smile Looking Great?

    There are number of ways that you can keep your smile looking its best day after day, year after year. First and foremost, begin with proper oral hygiene. Healthy mouths are a result of brushing twice every day and flossing daily, along with regularly scheduled appointments at your San Mateo dentist[...]

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    Dental Sedation Helps Overcome Dental Anxiety

    At our San Mateo dentist office, we treat a wide variety of patients with a multitude of our available services;  from Cosmetic Dentistry to Restorative and Preventive Dentistry, we have the skills, education, and experience to keep your smile looking its best.  However, we also understand that [...]

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    Root Canal Therapy: A Closer Look

    Almost a century ago, tooth extraction was the preferred method of dealing with a decayed tooth.  However, with advancements in dental technology, as well as better research, dentists prefer to save the tooth whenever possible.  As a San Mateo dentist dedicated to your oral health, we practice in [...]

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    Summertime Smiles

    Summer brings about a time for weddings, family reunions, and friendly back yard parties.  The festivities and fun are great for most.  However, when your teeth aren’t in the best condition, it is difficult to enjoy yourself.  Our San Mateo dentist and staff understand the need for a new [...]

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    Children and Dentists: A Positive Experience

    As a guardian or parent, you work hard to protect your children from the moment they are born.  You erect baby gates, cover electrical plugs, and cushion their clumsy falls as they begin to walk.  It’s intuition to want to see that they are safe.  To some parents this means hovering over all [...]

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    April: Oral Cancer Awareness Month

    April is a month dedicated to bringing awareness to oral cancer prevention.  The better you understand the signs and symptoms, the more likely you are to catch the disease in its early stages.  Our San Mateo dentist offers oral cancer screening as part of our regular dental exams.  So, if [...]

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    Should You Wear a Mouthguard?

    Last month we talked about the topic of teeth grinding.  With the start of spring, and a rise in outdoor activities and sports, let’s take it a step further and discuss mouthguards.  As a San Mateo dentist and family practice, we’ve seen plenty of oral injuries as a result of sports.  People [...]

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    Does Your Child Grind Their Teeth?

    If you spend enough time in our San Mateo dentist office, you may hear some unfamiliar terminology.  So, in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, let’s take a look at one of those words: Bruxism.  Bruxism refers to the condition of clenching or grinding you teeth.  As adults, we [...]

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    A New, Bright Smile for the New Year

    Still pondering over what New Year’s resolution you’ll strive to achieve this year?  Consider starting the year off with a wonderful smile.  Our San Mateo dentist and office staff can help you meet your resolution and offer suggestions to ensure you have a smile that instills confidence and [...]

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