What to do to prevent gum disease? If left untreated, gum disease can lead to discomfort, infection, and even tooth loss. Bacteria in our mouths

You’ve always taken care of your child’s smile. You make sure thorough brushing and flossing take place twice a day. You serve foods high in

It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to replace a missing tooth with an implant. While an implant will restore the appearance of your smile, you also

Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Central Valley Dentist ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks

It is not uncommon to be concerned about your safety when you have dental X-rays performed. Putting on a heavy lead vest may make you

As adults, we often wish our teeth could be as white as they were when we were small children. Baby teeth have thinner and whiter

If your teeth don’t line up like they used to any more, you may be suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder, often called TMD. This is

Sherlock Holmes, that most famous of fictional detectives, observed clues, analyzed them, and used his powers of deduction to arrive at the solution to his

When it comes to dental hygiene, “going green” is not the first phrase that comes to mind. But if you are brushing properly, you are

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow

Unfortunately, dental emergencies can sometimes be unavoidable among young children. The good news is the doctor can help you prepare in case you and your