Flossing might feel like one more chore in your busy day, but it’s a game-changer for your smile. At Dublin Corners Dental, your trusted dentist near me in Dublin, CA, and Pleasanton, CA, we often hear patients ask, “Do I really need to floss every day?” The short answer is yes, and we’re here to… Continue reading Do I Really Need To Floss Every Day?
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When it comes to maintaining your oral health, regular dental cleanings and exams are absolutely essential. At Dublin Corners Dental in Pleasanton, CA, we understand the critical role these routine visits play in keeping your smile healthy and bright. Dr. Marjan Shaghasi and her team of dental professionals are committed to providing top-notch preventive dental… Continue reading How Important Are Regular Dental Cleanings and Exams?
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In order to become a dentist, you must attend a 4-year dental program and receive either a Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) or a Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. By graduation, students have had hundreds of patient encounters in school settings and clinical rotations. They must pass required written and clinical exams to receive… Continue reading Are Dentists Ever Grossed Out By Mouths?
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A dentist can tell a lot about your overall health just by looking in your mouth. That’s because some health conditions can cause oral health issues, and poor oral health can contribute to and exacerbate existing medical conditions. Read on to learn more! Diabetes Diabetes puts the mouth at a higher risk of infection due… Continue reading What Health Issues Can Your Dentist Detect?
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You’ve probably heard of plaque when you visit our office every six months and get your teeth scraped and polished. If left alone, plaque would have the chance to harden into tartar. Unfortunately, that destructive transformation can happen much quicker than you might think. From Plaque to Tartar Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria… Continue reading How Long Before Plaque Turns to Tartar?
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Some patients claim they are able to taste, feel, and smell their own cavities, or even smell them on the breath of others close to them. Is this possible? Do cavities smell? Can you taste a cavity? Read on to learn what causes cavities and if they can cause bad breath. What Is a Cavity?… Continue reading Can You Smell or Taste a Cavity?
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Who doesn’t love having a bright white smile? Fortunately we live in a day and age where many whitening products and services are readily available to us at the dentist or even over the counter. However, at home whitening kits don’t always cut it. Professional teeth whitening is the preferred method for most people. Benefits… Continue reading Benefits of Professional Teeth Whitening vs. At-Home
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Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums, the soft tissue that surrounds the teeth, that can lead to infection and bone loss if left untreated. Patients tend to focus more on their teeth than their gums when keeping up with their oral health, so the early stages of gum disease can be easy to overlook. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Here’s How to Recognize Gum Disease
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Electric toothbrushes come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and functionalities, but are they capable of cleaning your teeth better than a manual toothbrush? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of electric toothbrushes. What Is an Electric Toothbrush? Electric toothbrushes are rechargeable brushes that move in rapid circles to break up plaque… Continue reading Can an Electric Toothbrush Clean My Teeth Better Than a Manual?
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We all have our favorite foods that we crave. However, sometimes those delicious bites could be causing more harm to our dental health than we realize. Just like we watch out for what foods are bad for our total body wellness, we should keep an eye on foods that commonly cause plaque buildup and can… Continue reading Bad Foods for Your Oral Health
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