San Fernando Dental Care Blog
3 Common Misconceptions About Flossing
October 3, 2024
We know it can be difficult to get in the habit of flossing regularly. After all, your mouth can feel pretty fresh after just brushing, enough to fool you into thinking it's totally clean
Sealants Really Do Prevent Tooth Decay
September 26, 2024
Sealants have long been a routine part of preventive dental care for children. Since at least the 1970s, sealants have been placed on children's teeth in order to prevent cavities and decay.
What Does It Take to Be a Dentist?
September 19, 2024
As a patient, you may wonder exactly what qualifications you need in order to poke around other people’s mouths! Many people don’t know exactly how much time and preparation goes into learning dentistry.
Three Ways to Prevent Bad Breath
September 12, 2024
Bad breath can be a notoriously sneaky and therefore embarrassing issue. You might not even know you have bad breath until your loved ones are ducking away when you go in for a kiss!
Do Charcoal Teeth Whitening Products Work?
September 5, 2024
One of the most popular ones we’ve seen lately is using activated charcoal paste to whiten teeth. Some video bloggers are claiming amazing teeth whitening effects, but many patients are wondering whether this technique really works.
Three Bad Habits That Are Terrible for Your Teeth
August 29, 2024
Oral bad habits and compulsions continue into later childhood or develop in adulthood, which can pose risks to your dental health. Here are a few habits that you should nip in the bud.
Interpreting the Rainbow of Tooth Stain Colors
August 22, 2024
While tooth stains don't come in all the colors of the rainbow, they come in a few, and they each may mean something different about the condition of your smile and what you can do about it.
Three Dental Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
August 15, 2024
Your mouth has many ways of letting you know that something has changed or may be wrong. Nevertheless, when we ask patients whether anything is bothering them about their smile
Dentures for Newbies
August 8, 2024
Getting your first set of dentures can be a life-changing experience...for the better! If you've decided to replace your missing teeth with dentures, you're well on your way to smiling naturally again and enjoying your favorite foods.
Strengthen Your Teeth With Cheese
August 1, 2024
As a dental patient, you may be more used to hearing which foods are bad for your teeth rather than good for them. While we all should know that acidic foods or foods high in sugar are bad for your teeth, did you know that cheese has been shown to be good for your teeth? If this particular dairy delight is one of your favorite snacks, here's how you can use the prevention of tooth decay to justify eating more of it!