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Your Child’s First Visit to the Dentist

When should my child first see a dentist, and why? The ideal time is six months after your child's first (primary) teeth erupt. This time frame is a perfect opportunity for us to carefully examine the development of your child's mouth. Because dental problems often start early, the sooner the visit the better. To safeguard [...]

Your Child’s First Visit to the Dentist2023-05-09T19:44:11+00:00

Get a Dental Cleaning

Professional Dental Cleaning in San Rafael, CA Part of your routine checkup to ensure optimal oral health. There's nothing like the feeling of a clean mouth, especially right after you just received a professional dental cleaning at our office. You'll know that your teeth are in great shape and that you're taking all the right [...]

Get a Dental Cleaning2022-07-18T20:45:52+00:00

Dental X-Rays: Learn What They Do

X-Rays Are Critical Dental Technology Getting dental X-Rays is a vital part of both your appointment and your dental care in general. You may not need them every six months, but we may require a new series if you haven't had any taken recently, to prepare for treatment, or when any significant changes in your [...]

Dental X-Rays: Learn What They Do2022-01-06T21:46:15+00:00

Skipping the Dentist?

Don't Even Think About Skipping! Understandably, you may find yourself skipping a dental appointment now and then. We recognize that life events and unforeseen circumstances can sometimes get in the way. Of course, we appreciate you letting us know as soon as possible when these situations arise. The earlier we know of a change in [...]

Skipping the Dentist?2022-01-06T21:38:41+00:00

Choosing A New Dentist

When looking for a new dentist, there are several possibilities to consider. Whether you just moved and are new to the area, had a bad experience at a different dental practice, or you simply haven't been to the dentist in a while, choosing a new dentist you can trust is essential. Maybe you have a [...]

Choosing A New Dentist2022-01-06T21:37:06+00:00

Dental X-Rays: Get the Real Picture!

Critical for Diagnosis & Treatment Planning X-Rays help pinpoint problems and avoid further complications. People are often concerned that they're receiving too much radiation from X-Rays, so it's important to understand why the benefits of X-Rays (taken at reasonable intervals) far outweigh the concerns! The purpose of X-Rays is to pinpoint problems and avoid further [...]

Dental X-Rays: Get the Real Picture!2020-11-29T21:31:48+00:00

Preventing Periodontal Disease

Early Diagnosis is the Most Effective Means of Control Periodontal (gum) disease is more common than heart disease or even cancer, but because it's not categorized as "life-threatening," few people know much about the condition. The tragedy of this disease is that it can totally devastate your appearance. Left untreated, it will erode your jawbone, [...]

Preventing Periodontal Disease2020-07-19T15:48:29+00:00

X-Rays From Our Perspective

X-rays are critical to the practice of dentistry. And the benefits are profound. But dentists are sometimes guilty of dismissing patient concerns, as in, "Don't worry, you'll be fine." We do believe the judicious use of X-rays is in our patients' best interests. But patients deserve to know why. Radiography begins Wilhelm Roentgen, fiddling around [...]

X-Rays From Our Perspective2020-03-26T17:03:51+00:00

Wisdom Teeth Removal

And what exactly does 'impacted' mean? Any tooth has the potential to become impacted—that is, emerge in some oddball direction that crowds other teeth. But the most famous culprits are third molars, the last-to-emerge wisdom teeth. Not many mouths can accommodate these teeth. They often wind up pressing against their neighbors, ultimately pressuring the rest [...]

Wisdom Teeth Removal2016-06-14T00:00:35+00:00