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To Polish or Not To Polish Teeth
The short answer: Yes, in most cases you should polish your teeth. Professional polishing safely removes surface stains and leftover plaque, leaves teeth smooth and...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
Halloween Candy and Your Teeth: 5 Dentist-Approved Tips
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...
Operation Candy for Gratitude: Our Annual Halloween Candy Buy-Back
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...
Vitamins and Minerals for Healthy Teeth and Gums
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...