5 Signs that You May Need a Root CanalMay 01, 2023Dental trauma or an untreated cavity can sometimes reach the inner tooth pulp and infect the root. When that happens, a root canal is the only way to save your tooth. Here are five signs you may need one.Continue reading →
Great Dental Care Equals a Great SmileJun 29, 2018By now you may have already seen the value of daily oral hygiene when it comes to maintaining a healthy mouth with strong teeth and gums...Continue reading →
Are Dental Implants for Me?May 23, 2018If you’re interested in finding out if dental implants are right for you, you have come to the right blog. First, our dentist, Dr. Thi Hoang, recommends scheduling an appointment to find out if you’re fit for dental implants...Continue reading →
How to Know if You Have the Temporomandibular Joint DisorderMay 16, 2018The temporomandibular joint disorder, which is also known as the TMJ disorder, can affect your life in many ways. It can even make normal, mundane tasks very difficult to do...Continue reading →
A Tooth With a Small Cavity Might Be Treated With a Dental FillingApr 26, 2018If these bacterial deposits are not cleared away by your daily brushing and flossing efforts they could start to demineralize the surrounding tooth enamel, which could cause a cavity.Continue reading →
A Tooth With an Occlusal Fracture Needs Timely TreatmentApr 19, 2018Each of your teeth has a specific shape and contour that helps it meet efficiently with its partners in your dentition. When a cavity or chip affects the biting surface of a tooth it can lead to significant discomfort and sensitivity...Continue reading →
A Quality Whitening Toothpaste Might Remove Minor Dental StainsMar 20, 2018If they’re not removed in a relatively short amount of time minor dental stains can start to saturate your teeth, leaving you with an embarrassingly yellow or gray smile...Continue reading →
Untreated Periodontal Disease Can Lead to Tooth LossMar 20, 2018Failing to brush your teeth twice each day or forgetting to floss can leave a significant amount of bacterial matter in your mouth. This can eventually harden into tartar near the gumline, which increases your chances of suffering from periodontal disease.Continue reading →
Why Flossing Is ImportantFeb 26, 2018Do you understand why flossing is important to your teeth? Do you think if you brush alone that your teeth are safe? Brushing and flossing are two factors that work hand-in-hand to clean your smile...Continue reading →
Treatments for Your Smile: Chewing GumFeb 08, 2018Did you know that chewing gum is known as an supplementary form of cleaning utensil? The truth is it can provide the ability to produce saliva within your mouth...Continue reading →
Dental Veneers Can Help Improve an Unattractive SmileJan 17, 2018Cosmetic imperfections, chronic dental stains, and other defects on the teeth in the front of your mouth can leave you feeling self-conscious about your smile’s appearance...Continue reading →
A Tooth Suffering From A Large Cavity Might Need A Dental Crown RestorationJan 11, 2018If you struggle to effectively clean these areas when brushing and flossing, the persistent bacterial presence can increase your chances of suffering a cavity in the tooth enamel...Continue reading →
Signs Your Wisdom Teeth Need to Come OutDec 21, 2017Have you wondered if you have wisdom teeth? And how will you recognize when it’s the right time to extract them? There are a few things you can monitor to tell if you have wisdom teeth, but to really understand them, you should consult a professional...Continue reading →
Root Canal Treatment Lasts Longer Than You Might ThinkDec 07, 2017If you’ve ever had a filling, you recognize how aggravating a cavity can be. With the assistance of root canal fillings, your tooth can be soothed. Fortunately, that relief can be permanent with attentive treatment...Continue reading →
Teeth With Braces Need Good Oral Hygiene PracticesNov 20, 2017The new orthodontic braces provided by our office have been designed to gradually correct the alignment of your teeth. This is achieved through the course of successive adjustments sessions...Continue reading →
A Dental Filling With Dental Contouring Might Be Able To Address Dental AttritionNov 06, 2017Ideally, each of your teeth should meet with its partner in your bite pattern to maximize the relationship between both occlusal surfaces. This helps you bite, chew, and break down food for safe swallowing...Continue reading →
A Knocked Out Tooth Can Sometimes Be Replaced With A Dental BridgeOct 27, 2017When a tooth is knocked out by an accident or sports injury, the tooth might be viable for implantation back into the socket, if it’s kept alive and the tooth is whole...Continue reading →
Welcome To Our New Blog!Oct 16, 2017Here at Las Positas Family Dental, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts...Continue reading →