San Francisco and Marin CA No one wants to hear they have a cavity, but unfortunately, cavities — also called dental caries — are one of the most common dental problems worldwide. Teeth are covered with a durable, pearly white outer shell called enamel. When a tooth’s enamel is damaged because of decay, it leads…

San Francisco and Marin CA Dentists Dentists are medical professionals who are trained to treat conditions of the teeth and most conditions of the mouth. Becoming a dentist requires a significant amount of education – typically, a four-year college degree followed by dental school, which usually also takes four years. The graduate from dental school…

San Francisco and Marin CA If you just got a new dental crown or will soon be receiving this restoration, you may be wondering how to get the biggest bang for your buck. After all, you’ve decided to invest in your smile by preserving your tooth, and you don’t want to let that hard earned…

San Francisco and Marin CA We recently dropped Delta Dental, which means that Glen Park Dental is no longer an in-network provider for this insurance plan. While you may think this is bad news for any patients with a Delta Dental policy, we’ve got some good news on how this change will be beneficial to…

San Francisco and Marin CA When it comes to making a first impression, your smile plays a pivotal role. One  recent study found that more than 75% of respondents identified a smile as the most important physical trait they evaluate when meeting someone for the first time. People who smile more are perceived as being…

San Francisco and Marin CA Headaches have a way of ruining a day, especially when you wake up with one. Most times, people who suffer from chronic headaches or migraines try to pinpoint certain medical conditions that could be causing them. They tend to overlook dental problems as a potential cause, but it’s entirely possible…

San Francisco and Marin CA Maybe you just moved to the Bay Area. Perhaps your previous dentist closed up shop. Whatever the reason, you find yourself in need of a new dentist. Choosing the right dentist for you and your family is a big decision. You can do your own research online but it can…

San Francisco and Marin CA According to data from surveys, approximately one-third of American adults do not floss at all. Are you one of them? Failing to floss daily, much less failing to floss at all, elevates your risk of tooth decay, gum disease and other hazards to your oral health. If your flossing is…

San Francisco and Marin CA Toothaches — whether they start as a dull, aching pain or are excruciating from the onset — are unexpected, inconvenient and painful. Oftentimes, that pain can radiate to other places on the face and head, including in the ears. Today, our family dentist in San Francisco is tackling the reasons…

Hello Friends and Family of Glen Park Dental Despite our best attempts to speak with each of our Delta Dental clients directly throughout the year and via email in August, there are some who regrettably still came in for their appointments unaware of the changes and or the potential ramifications to their dental coverage and…