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03/09/2020 10:25
Many of our dental patients are not aware that our office helps to treat sleep apnea patients. Although only a sleep doctor can diagnose sleep apnea, in many cases, dentists are the first medical practitioners to notice signs of sleep apnea and alert patients of the potential problems.
Despite...
01/15/2020 11:51
Many of the patients who visit our office for cosmetic dentistry find that our minimal prep veneers effectively address their concerns. This type of veneer is similar to regular dental veneers, but there are a few key differences that make it a better option for some patients.
Our cosmetic...
11/08/2019 11:18
Our office regularly treats patients who have issues with their gums. Most frequently, we see instances of gum recession in our patients. The majority of gum recession patients are not aware that they have the condition.
No two patients will show the same gum recession signs. However, the issue...
09/23/2019 11:15
When Align Technology first introduced the Invisalign alignment system more than two decades ago, it was in its fledgling state and had more limitations than the Invisalign aligners we use today.
Some of the limits associated with early Invisalign treatment disqualified a number of the patients...
07/25/2019 10:58
Many of our patients react negatively if our dentist suggests they need to have a root canal. For decades, root canal procedures have been on the receiving end of a considerable amount of bad publicity. Most stories about root canals are closer to fiction than fact.
Nearly everyone has that...
05/10/2019 10:07
While over 22 million people in the United States struggle with sleep apnea and its miserable symptoms, many people still do not understand the many negative effects this disorder has on your overall well-being.
Our San Francisco dentist and our staff work to enlighten patients about the ill...
03/07/2019 10:34
We know how important a brilliant and beautiful smile is to you. Our cosmetic dentist has various techniques to whiten and brighten your smile, regardless of the cause of your discoloration. However, once you received your treatments, it is important for you to keep your pearly whites looking...
01/29/2019 10:48
Our patients are often surprised to hear that dental professionals initially identify a significant number of sleep apnea cases. In many cases, our dentist sees issues related to sleep apnea, such as teeth grinding, during a patient’s visit for routine dental care. Other times a patient may...
01/04/2019 10:53
Not long ago, sleep apnea gained attention as the reason for very loud snoring. For the most part, it appeared as an inconvenience and a motivation for your partner to go to another room to sleep.
Recent research shows that sleep apnea is a larger health concern than many people know. Aside...
11/29/2018 11:39
When the Invisalign system arrived in dental offices a little over 20 years ago, patients who skipped braces during their teens were happy to try a system that is convenient, effective, and discreet. Many dentists believe that Invisalign is largely responsible for the trend of adults wearing...