San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Halloween, one of many holidays where we celebrate by consuming lots of sweets, is just around the corner. It’s no surprise to most of us that sugar is one of the main culprits of cavities. But that doesn’t mean you have to avoid sugar entirely. Today on the blog,…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Scheduling a dental appointment is not most people’s idea of having a good time, even after months of social distancing. In fact, most people actually dread the thoughts of going to the dentist. If this sounds like you, Bay Area family dentists at Glen Park Dental want to share…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Superman boasted X-ray vision as one of his many superpowers. The reality, however, is that X-rays are science fact, not science fiction. Dentists have been using X-rays for years as a tried-and-true diagnostic tool. And yet at Glen Park Dental, we encounter many patients that are not comfortable with…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Tooth enamel is a hard and highly mineralized substance that comprises the protective outer layer of your tooth structure. When you consume sugary foods and drinks, it becomes a food source for the bacteria in your mouth. Those bacteria feed and excrete acids that eat away at your tooth…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA The Bay Area is thriving. Whether you’re talking about Oakland, San Francisco, Marin, or any of the surrounding suburbs, people continue to flock to this region. The Bay Area population has grown at a higher rate than any other part of the state, by 8.5 percent since 2010! If…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Lots of people associate going to the dentist with getting their teeth cleaned, or for the occasional filling or dental crown. But, there are other interesting facts about the Bay Area family dentists at Glen Park Dental. Our dentists provide care for patients of all ages, even children. Today…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA The beginning of a new year means new beginnings and letting go of bad or unhelpful habits. Improving health has been one of the top contenders on nearly everyone’s resolutions list, and it’s probably not going to lose its footing anytime soon. This year, as we enter not only…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA The Bay Area is filled with qualified dentists to serve the community. Each office has its own style, history, and services making it a unique experience. However, with multiple dentists from which to choose, it can be an overwhelming process to sift through and find one that suits your…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA If you are an adult with gapped teeth, you might wonder how it got there. Many factors cause an unwanted space between teeth, and you may have had it for so long now that you can’t even remember not having that space in your smile. Glen Park Dental wants…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Sensitive teeth are a common complaint from many patients that come to our office. Tooth sensitivity happens when the dental enamel begins to wear thin, or as the gums slowly pull away from the base of the teeth (a process known as gum erosion). Then, temperature changes in the…