General Dentistry
Dentistry vs Medicine: the Differences Between Dental and Medical Care
Dentistry and medicine are separate fields of health care with different training, focus, and providers. Dentists specialize in the teeth, gums, and surrounding facial structures, while medical doctors handle broader, whole-body health. For anything involving your mouth, a dentist — not a general physician — is usually the right person to see. Key Takeaways Dentistry […]
How Smoking Affects Your Teeth and Gums
Smoking harms nearly every part of your mouth. It stains teeth, fuels gum disease, slows healing after dental procedures, raises the risk of implant failure, and is a leading risk factor for oral cancer. The good news: quitting can meaningfully improve your oral health at any age. Key Takeaways Smoking stains teeth, causes chronic bad […]
The Best and Worst Foods for Your Teeth
The short answer: The best foods for your teeth are crunchy vegetables, fruits with high water content, and foods rich in calcium and phosphorus. The worst are sugary, sticky, and starchy snacks that feed the bacteria behind tooth decay. Key Takeaways Calcium- and phosphorus-rich foods like cheese, yogurt, lean proteins, and nuts help build and […]
Home for the Holidays – 3 Foods That Are Bad For Your Teeth
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 […]
4 Things to Know About Invisalign in South San Francisco
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, not metal […]
The Best and Worst Halloween Candy for Kids’ Teeth
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 […]
