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Are you looking for a dental practice that goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care and stunning results? Look no further than Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry (PCCD). With three convenient locations in Los Altos, Mountain View, and Cupertino, PCCD is redefining the dental experience for patients seeking world-class cosmetic dentistry in a spa-like setting.

Regular check-ups and cleanings at Dental Arts of Mountain View are essential for good dental health. But in some people their gums tend to bleed after a thorough cleaning, causing them concern.Is this a problem? Well, it depends. If your gums bleed for a couple days after your dental cleaning, don’t worry about it.

Perhaps getting everything lined up for a breathtaking smile can take a bit of work. Often, teeth can become misaligned, overcrowded, or abscessed. In any one of these cases, cosmetic dentistry from Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry in Los Altos CA can help!  

At Dental Arts of Mountain View, we stay on top of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a compelling field of research: genetic dentistry.

Your teeth need a lot of tender, loving care. But sometimes, in spite of regular brushing and flossing, we end up with a new cavity – the common cold of dental health. At Dental Arts of Mountain View, we have been filling cavities for years and would be happy to take care of any cavities or other dental issues you are experiencing.

Let’s face it; Essential oils are all the rage these days. Known for their unique healing and therapeutic benefits, essential oils have been used for centuries dating all the way back to 2000 BC. In recent years, the rise of essential oils has taken health care to an entirely new perspective, for uses like aromatherapy, ingestion and personal care.

A smile transformation is transformative for an individual who has been embarrassed by their smile for years. But it's not just about looking younger and more attractive—though it most certainly will do that. It can improve your life in ways that many individuals do not understand.

Even though we have some of the most advanced and developed dental practices and information available in the world today, there are still a number of people who really don’t know a lot about some of the finer points of oral care.In fact, there are some that aren’t even clear on many of the basics.

Choosing a cosmetic dentist can be intimidating and overwhelming. Getting the perfect smile that you’ve always dreamed of is a life changing event. You want to feel that you’re in confident and capable hands, you want to love your end results, and you want those results to last a lifetime.

Regular check-ups and cleanings at Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry in Los Altos CA are essential for good dental health. But in some people their gums tend to bleed after a thorough cleaning, causing them concern.Is this a problem?

The outermost layer of your teeth is known as enamel. It is the hardest and strongest structure in our body but with bad eating and lifestyle habit, it can grow weak over time.If you have been told you have enamel erosion, the best thing you can do to preserve your tooth health is to limit your intake of sugary and acidic beverages.

You’ve made the decision to revamp your smile. The next step is choosing a Cosmetic Dentist who won’t let you down.The Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry (PCCD) is so much more than a cosmetic dentist office.

There are all sorts of things that we eat, chew, and consume that do untold damage to our teeth and gums. From sugary foods to chewing on foreign objects like pencils and pens and drinking too many acidic drinks can all have different and lasting effects on our mouths.

A gorgeous smile does a lot for maintaining your overall health and wellness. Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry (PCCD) uses the best technology and techniques to make sure their patients receive superior treatment and care for every aspect of their treatment.

Believe it or not, the end of the year is fast approaching us. Now is the time to schedule for appointments if you intend to use your Flex Spending Account (FSA) for any of your dental treatment plans.The Peninsula Center of Cosmetic Dentistry (PCCD) is pleased to offer $1,000 off Invisalign® treatment for patients starting treatment on or before December 13, 2019.

Caries, also known as cavity or tooth decay, is one of the most common dental diseases. Anyone can get caries, including infants, teenagers, and adults. If not treated earlier, caries tends to expand with time and affect the deeper layers of the teeth.

Are you happy when you look in the mirror at your smile? A lot of us aren’t. At least a quarter of Americans would change at least one thing with their smiles.If you’re one of those people, we have some information for you about veneers.

At one time or another, we’ve all experienced a dry mouth or chapped lips. More often than not, this is due to a lack of hydration. Dehydration can occur for a number of reasons. Even healthy activities like a morning run or an intense yoga session can cause you to sweat enough to require a hydrating beverage to get your body back in balance.

Mouthwash, besides brushing and flossing, helps in improving your oral hygiene and health. There are two types of mouthwash- alcohol-based and alcohol-free mouthwash.Most alcohol-based mouthwashes contain ethanol, which can have an unpleasant aftertaste and result in a dry mouth and a burning sensation.

A root canal can free your tooth of pain; however, if you feel pain in a tooth after a root canal treatment, you may have a vertical root fracture.Vertical root fractures start at the crown of the tooth and run all the way down to the tooth root that lies underneath the gum.

When people think about their oral hygiene, they often forget that their gums play an important role in keeping their mouth healthy. Your gums are important for many reasons.Keeping them healthy gives your teeth the support they need and can prevent gum disease.