San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA According to the American Dental Association, a fifth of adults ages 75 years and older have not seen a dentist in at least five years. While this may not seem all that bad, taking care of your teeth as you age is just as important as doing so when…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA We grow up knowing about the importance of brushing our teeth every day to help maintain good oral health, but too much of even a good thing can be a detriment. Your local San Francisco dentist at Glen Park Dental wants to make you aware of the potential dangers…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Many people are nervous about going to the dentist, but for some, the anxiety does not come from what happens in the dental chair but from the cost of the care. These individuals may neglect to make regular visits to their dentist, even when they have a problem that…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Use it or lose it. This is the credo that applies when it comes to your dental benefits and, unfortunately, it is one that many consumers do not heed. The vast majority of dental insurance plans operate on a calendar year, meaning that when January 1 arrives, any unused…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Millions of people suffer from dental anxiety or a fear of going to the dentist. While there are methods of relaxing for patients such as use of nitrous oxide or sedation dentistry, some patients prefer a more natural option for relieving their dental anxiety. Here are some tips you…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Most people, 85%, have their wisdom teeth extracted at some point. In fact, if you are an adult you probably had the procedure done years ago. But, here are some things you need to know about wisdom teeth. What are wisdom teeth? There are typically four of these third…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Twice a year you receive a reminder from your dentist that it is time for your checkup. But, why do you have to go once every six months? Or at all? The recommended twice a year dental visits was designed for the average person. And, for more than two…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Let’s face it, many of us form our opinions about a person based on a first impression, which by the way, accounts for a total of about one-tenth of a second. That equates to 100 times faster than it took you to read this opening sentence. What is really…