San Francisco and Marin CA Your smile is often the first thing most people notice about you. Most people aim to take extra care of their smile, knowing they only have one smile in a lifetime. Unfortunately, regardless of how much care you perform on your teeth and gums at home, harmful plaque and bacterial…

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….

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…

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…

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….

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….

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…

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…

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…