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Dental emergencies often happen when you least expect them, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be prepared for them! If you live in the Salinas, CA area, go to your contacts right now and add our phone number to the list. Dr. Mark Washburn provides 24-hour dental care for unexpected dental emergencies, such as: A […]
3 Oral Health Tips for this November Holiday Season
The nights are longer. The weather is cooler. The turkeys are gobbling a little more anxiously. It’s November, a time of family, friends, and hopefully fewer PG&E power shutdowns. It’s also a great month to focus on your dental health. December and January tend to be months with a lot of distractions, and so the […]
How to Fight Bad Breath at Home
If anything is more embarrassing than walking out of the bathroom with toilet paper stuck to your shoe, it’s bad breath (also known as halitosis). According to Medical News Today, an estimated 25% of people are affected by bad breath, which can cause embarrassment and anxiety in social situations. Luckily, it’s usually easy to remedy […]
What Are Dental Implants Made Of?
Your dentist just informed you that you’ll need a dental implant, but what does that really mean? Dental implants are an option for people who have lost a tooth since their main purpose is filling in for the missing tooth. They keep your mouth functioning properly by replacing the tooth in your bite and your […]
How do Dental Implants Work?
Dental implants can restore the appearance of your smile, as well as provide functional support for your mouth. While the process of getting a dental implant sounds intimidating, many people find it more than worth it. The key to a dental implant lies within the relationship of our bodies and titanium. This metal can actually […]
Is Sedation Dentistry Safe for Children?
Sedation dentistry is a dream come true for dentist-phobic children and their parents. Sedation dentistry is a safe practice that uses medication to calm a patient, adult, or child, during a dental procedure. Every dentist who performs sedation dentistry is trained in it and can calculate the exact dose for your child. There are three […]
Can You Cure Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is not just one disease, rather it’s used to describe a group of several diseases that work in progression to compromise your gum and tooth health. Each type can cause varying degrees of damage to your teeth and gums and it’s important to have a dentist perform an exam quickly if you start […]
What is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is an alternative to conventional crown and bridge placements. It also serves as an anchor for dentures or stands alone as a single implant and cap. Dental implants are placed into the jaw, beneath the gum line, where they remain permanently. Dental implants are an aesthetically pleasing answer to missing teeth. Materials […]
Why College Students Need a Local Dentist
College is an amazing experience. For most college students, it’s the first time they’re living away from their parents. They take on responsibility for more of their own needs than ever before. No one is there to make you eat a balanced diet, go to bed on time, or do all your homework. Learning how […]
Reducing Stress Will Improve Your Oral Health
You’ve decided to work on improving your oral health, as a New Year resolution. Of course, we all know that sugar is bad for our teeth, but did you know that stress plays a part in your oral health as well? Stress is often associated with grinding your teeth, canker sores, and other problems that […]