Three Great Reasons to Visit your Salinas Teeth Whitening Professional
These days, it seems like there are hundreds of ways to whiten your teeth. It’s easy to walk into any pharmacy or grocery store and pick up a home whitening kit or one of the many varieties of whitening toothpastes out there. But before you get too carried away, here are some points about Salinas […]
How to Stop Salinas Teeth Grinding
Does the scraping and and crunching of teeth keep you or your bedmate up at night? Do you frequently have head or jaw pain upon waking up? If so, you are likely a night grinder, a fairly common condition that is often caused by a combination of factors. Salinas Teeth Grinding in your sleep, also known […]
What Toothpaste Should I Use?
The toothpaste aisle at the drugstore can be a highly overwhelming place. There are so many options to choose from- do you select a whitening paste? Or maybe cavity protection? With so many brands and types, deciding on which tube to buy can seem daunting. But rest assured, finding the perfect toothpaste is possible. Toothpastes […]
Dental Care Tips for Children Up to 6
Making sure that your kids look after their baby teeth is just as important as ensuring that they look after their adult teeth when they come through. Improper care of baby teeth can lead to toothache, fillings, and even the need to have teeth removed by a Salinas Dentist which can be both painful and […]
Mouthguards from your Salinas Dentist
Each year, nearly five million sports injuries lead to dental emergencies. Dental injuries like cracked or broken teeth, tooth loss, and jaw injuries are all too common as the result of sports- both for children and for adults. Mouthguards are more and more commonly seen on the field and on the court to try to […]
Dental Health and the Tooth Fairy!
Dental health and care should start as soon as your child begins to show signs of teeth. How do you ingrain dental health to you child though in a fun way that will stick with them for the rest of their lives? MAKE IT FUN! Use the tooth fairy to your advantage. Children love characters […]
Teeth Whitening in Salinas
These days, it seems like there are hundreds of dentists and options for teeth whitening in Salinas. It’s easy to walk into any pharmacy or grocery store and pick up a home whitening kit or one of the many varieties of whitening toothpastes out there. But before you get too carried away, one thing to […]
Your Salinas Dentist Says, “Dental Fillings are IMPORTANT!”
You brush, you floss, but plaque still finds its way into your gorgeous smile. All that plaque can all too quickly escalate and lead to cavity-causing tooth decay. As scary as it sounds, tooth decay and cavities are very common conditions in both children and adults. You’re Salinas Dentist wants you to know, in fact, […]
Why Porcelain Veneers WORK! From your Salinas Family Dentist
Porcelain veneers offer a simple, non-invasive solution for chipped, broken and discolored teeth as well as the gaps in between. This cosmetic dental procedure is a fairly painless process and can be completed in a couple of visits. Dr. Washburn, your Salinas Family Dentist, and his team want you to know the results last a long time. […]
4 Ways to Prevent Dental Calculus
Four Ways to Prevent Dental Calculus: Dental Calculus has nothing to do with math. It is the technical terms for plaque or tartar build-up in the mouth. During regular dental examinations, your dental team will remove the build-up with a scalar. The dental calculus is made up of calcified bacteria and calcium phosphate which collects […]