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3 Secrets to a Healthy Back-to-School Smile

San Francisco and Marin CA Preparing to go back to school means a long to-do list and shopping for new school supplies and clothes. However, there is one item that is not on most back-to-school lists, and that’s your child’s smile. Although school-specific materials are vital to educational success, so are their self-esteem and health….

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Why do Cold Drinks make my Teeth Ache?

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Drinking your favorite cold beverage should not cause oral pain. Unfortunately, tooth sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures is a common concern. However, when you know the cause of your tooth sensitivity, you can address the problem quickly and return to enjoying the cold beverages you love. Our Bay…

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What you need to know about a Frenectomy

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA If you’re living with a tongue tie or a lip tie, you may experience restricted oral movements like difficulties swallowing and maintaining correct oral posture and breathing habits. However, a frenectomy is a simple procedure that releases tethered oral tissue. If you or someone in your family has a…

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7 Questions you should be asking your San Francisco Dentist

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Dentists receive extensive training to understand oral health and how to treat conditions affecting teeth, gums, and jawbone structure. Through years of school and practice experience, dentists are the experts to go to when you want to find out more information about your smile and how to protect it….

5 ways to Banish Bad Breath before Valentine’s Day

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Valentine’s Day is a special occasion to be close to the one you love. But, whether it’s a romantic candlelight dinner or a night cozied up by the fire, things can quickly turn sour if you or your date have bad breath. Fortunately, there are ways that you can…

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How Procrastination could Wreck your Teeth

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA People commonly ignore minor dental problems, like tooth sensitivity, tender gums, or chipped teeth. However, whether they suffer from symptoms that cause a mere inconvenience or debilitating pain, avoiding immediate treatment could result in more severe and advanced oral health conditions that require additional time and money for repairs….

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5 Ways to make your Smile Sparkle for Christmas

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Most people desire a brighter, whiter smile, especially around the holidays. It’s the time of year when you meet up with old friends or relatives that you haven’t seen in a long time or attend holiday parties for work, and so it’s natural to want to feel confident. While…

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How do I know if my Tooth needs to be Pulled?

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA It’s essential to practice good oral hygiene to protect your teeth and gums. Preventive oral care helps avoid extensive dental treatments or unexpected dental pain. However, sometimes you do everything right yet still end up with a bad tooth. While our Bay Area emergency dentists at Glen Park Dental…

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The Real Reason you Need to Wear a Mouthguard

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA A mouthguard is a protective oral appliance that can be worn during sports to prevent dental injuries such as breaking or cracking a tooth or knocking out a tooth completely. According to the American Dental Association, as much as 39% of all dental injuries are related to a sporting…

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What to do if your Dentures are Uncomfortable

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Dentures are an excellent way to restore your smile and bite if you’re missing all of your teeth or need to have irreparable teeth extracted. False teeth have come a long way in recent years, far from the dentures your grandparents wore. Nowadays, dentures are made from higher quality…