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Did you know that enamel is the hardest substance in the body? It’s true! Found on the outer surface of your teeth, enamel is meant to last a lifetime, and with the help of regular checkups at Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry in Los Altos CA, it can. Enamel may be super strong, but you… Continue reading Super Smiles Have Strong Enamel
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Category: General Dentisty
Dental Health: Don’t Leave The Party Early!
At Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry in Los Altos CA, we are busy ringing in the New Year, same as you. But we decided to take a break in order to remind any patients, potential or recurring, to brush, floss, and watch what they eat during these holidays. As much as we despise being the… Continue reading Dental Health: Don’t Leave The Party Early!
Holidays Bring Dental Health Hazards
At Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry in Los Altos CA, we don’t like providing the reality check; especially around the holidays. Everyone wants to think positively and enjoy their time, and that’s well and good. But we would be an ineffective dental team if we didn’t remind you to take extra care of your teeth… Continue reading Holidays Bring Dental Health Hazards
Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid Doing These 11 Things
Tooth enamel is the hardest part of the human body, but that doesn’t mean teeth are indestructible. Far from it! To keep them healthy and problem-free, the team at Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry in Los Altos CA strongly recommends you avoid the following. Hard Foods: We’re looking at you, un-popped popcorn kernels and hard… Continue reading Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid Doing These 11 Things
Are All Carbs Created Equal?
Most people know that the sugar in candy, cookies, juices and sodas can harm your teeth, but some people don’t realize that all carbohydrates can cause cavities. As we’ll describe in this post from Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry in Los Altos CA, a handful of pretzels or a piece of pumpernickel bread can have… Continue reading Are All Carbs Created Equal?
Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference
Cancer remains one of the scariest diagnoses anyone can get. Oral cancer is especially frightening, because it generally has a higher mortality rate than other cancers. Please keep reading this post from Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry in Los Altos CA, because we actually have some encouraging things to tell you. The reason that the… Continue reading Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
At Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry in Los Altos CA, we are sometimes asked about Xylitol. What is it, exactly? Is there really a sweetener that helps prevent cavities? The answer is not a simple yes or no. Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in birch tree bark, but is also found… Continue reading Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
Let’s Work Together To Keep Your Smile Healthy And Beautiful
At Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry in Los Altos CA, we remind our patients that good dental health is the result of two things: what we do in our office and what you do at home. We recommend regular cleanings and checkups here at the office: on average, every six months.Your teeth get a thorough… Continue reading Let’s Work Together To Keep Your Smile Healthy And Beautiful
Are You Watching For Cavities?
Tooth decay is one of the most common health problems there is. Are you doing everything you can to prevent it? In this post from Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry in Los Altos CA we have some practical ideas that can help. Avoid Refined Sugar: This one is probably obvious, but avoiding sugar should be… Continue reading Are You Watching For Cavities?
Don’t Let A Simple Problem Become Serious
In this post from Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry in Los Altos CA we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be… Continue reading Don’t Let A Simple Problem Become Serious