General Dentistry

The short answer: Three holiday favorites are hardest on your teeth: sugary desserts, sticky and starchy snacks, and sugary alcoholic drinks. Enjoy them in moderation, rinse with water, and keep up your brushing and flossing to protect your smile through the season. Key Takeaways Sugary desserts feed mouth bacteria, which produce enamel-eroding acid — especially […]

Invisalign uses clear, removable aligners to gradually straighten your teeth — and it’s never too late to start, even as an adult. If your teeth aren’t as straight as you’d like, here are four things every patient in South San Francisco should know before beginning treatment. Key Takeaways Invisalign uses smooth, removable clear aligners — […]

The worst Halloween candies for kids’ teeth are sour candies, hard candies and lollipops, and super-chewy sticky treats — because they either bathe teeth in acid or cling to enamel for hours. Chocolate that melts and clears quickly is one of the gentler choices. Key Takeaways Sour candies, hard candies/lollipops, and dense chewy treats are […]

The best way to enjoy Halloween candy without harming your teeth is to eat sweets in one sitting right after a meal, then brush or rinse soon afterward. Limiting how often sugar touches your teeth — not necessarily how much you eat in a day — is what keeps cavities at bay. Key Takeaways Frequency […]

Every fall, Vaksman Dental Group collects leftover Halloween candy from local families and ships it to U.S. service members through Operation Gratitude. It’s a simple way to help kids cut back on sugar after Halloween while sending a little gratitude to the troops. Key Takeaways Vaksman Dental Group runs an annual Halloween Candy Buy-Back, collecting […]

The short answer: Several vitamins and minerals help keep your teeth and gums healthy, and the easiest way to get them is through everyday foods. Nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, vitamin C, and phosphorus support strong enamel, healthy gums, and a comfortable mouth. Key Takeaways Key nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, vitamin C, phosphorus, and […]