Want a simple, surefire way to maintain a healthy smile? Then don’t forget to see your dentist.  According to the World Health Organization, around 60-90 percent of school children and almost 100 percent of adults worldwide have cavities. There are many factors and bad habits that can increase your or your child’s risk for cavities, infection, and injury, which is where preventive dentistry comes in. Along with proper home care,

How an oral cancer screening from your dentist in Stockton, CA, can help keep you healthy How much do you know about the importance of oral cancer screening? Did you know it can save your life? The truth is, oral cancer can sneak up on you. It can also be disfiguring and even deadly. An oral cancer screening is the best way to detect oral cancer in its early stages

What’s stopping you from straightening your teeth with Invisalign? Your Stockton, CA, dentist, Dr. Rujul Parikh of Nu Smile Dental, can let you know if you’re a perfect candidate for this treatment. Your Dental Issues Invisalign is effective at straightening out crooked teeth and fixing teeth alignment issues. Its effectiveness has improved in recent years. Therefore some cases that Invisalign couldn’t fix several years ago are now within its scope.

You might think babies don’t need to brush their teeth, especially when they don’t have any. But by starting good habits like brushing when your child is young, you can lay the foundation for them to continue those good habits into adulthood. When do I start? The best time to start brushing your baby’s teeth is before he or she has any. Develop the habit of wiping your baby’s gums

It seems like sharks are everywhere these days—on land, sea, and air(waves). A halftime show meme gone viral. A week of summer TV devoted to our favorite apex predators. And who doesn’t have “Baby Shark” playing in their heads all day once they’ve heard it? But are we jumping the shark to discuss this topic in a dental blog? Not at all! Because today, we’re going to talk about shark

Bad breath, or halitosis, is probably not a matter of life or death. But it can make you feel self-conscious and have a negative impact on your life. The majority of people suffering from bad breath are dealing with oral bacterial. However, there are other causes of this embarrassing problem. Learning more can help you fight this solvable problem. Five Causes of Embarrassingly Bad Breath Dry Mouth. A decrease in

Imagine this scenario: you go to the dentist to have a cavity filled, and an hour after the procedure you have a runny nose, scratchy throat, and your arms are breaking out in blotchy, red hives. In other words, you’re in worse shape after the visit to the dentist than you were before you walked in to have the cavity fixed. If you experience any of these types of symptoms

Many adults wonder if they should continue to receive fluoride treatments. Our team at Nu Smile Dental wants to set the record straight about the usefulness of fluoride treatment for adults. There are several reasons fluoride treatments could be beneficial to you as a grownup. If you have a high risk for cavities, topical fluoride applications can cut down on that risk. If you’re experiencing gum recession that’s softening your

One of the most charming aspects of your baby’s beautiful smile is his brilliantly white teeth. But now that his adult teeth are coming in, the difference in color is very noticeable. Is this something to be concerned about? Happily, probably not. Both baby teeth and adult teeth have the same basic structure. The inside of the tooth, the pulp, contains blood vessels and nerves. The pulp is covered by

Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Americans love to celebrate the anniversary of our country’s independence! Today we’re devoting the Nu Smile Dental blog to some fun facts about the Fourth! My, how we have grown! This year the United States Census Bureau estimates that our

Although teeth are strong enough to tear through food, they are also fragile. An accident such as a fall may loosen teeth or knock a tooth out entirely. When a child loses a baby tooth in this manner, no permanent damage is usually done. However, adults who loosen permanent teeth may need to visit our Stockton, California office. The Anatomy of a Loose Tooth The hard external layer of teeth

Sugars are the simplest carbohydrates, and are found naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products. Our bodies require these simple carbs for energy. (Even better, we don’t just get energy from fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy—we also get healthy amounts of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and even some protein!) Problems arise when we get too much of this good thing. Once our bodies have all the sugar they need