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Treating Gum Disease with Antibiotics
posted: Aug. 20, 2024.
Why does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can Read more
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Dental X-rays and Your Child
posted: Aug. 13, 2024.
We’re parents, so we worry. It comes with the job description! That’s why we make sure our children use toothbrushes with soft bristles and apply just the right amount of Read more
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When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity?
posted: Aug. 06, 2024.
Is this a trick question? After all, you probably already know quite a lot about cavities: It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How? Because Read more
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Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
posted: Jul. 30, 2024.
You have probably counted a hundred reasons to stop smoking. It’s unhealthy. It’s expensive. It annoys the people around you. You have to schedule your day around the next cigarette. Read more
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How do I know if I need a root canal?
posted: Jul. 23, 2024.
Tooth decay affects everyone, with studies reporting that 92% of adults have had a cavity at one point in their lifetime. In more serious instances of tooth decay, however, the Read more
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Toothaches and Abscesses
posted: Jul. 16, 2024.
With the doctor, emergency dental care is only a phone call away. Dental problems are uncomfortable and should always be treated as soon as possible to prevent them from getting Read more
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Plaque Attack? Let’s Fight Back!
posted: Jul. 09, 2024.
Plaque is a sticky subject! It sticks to the enamel of our teeth above and below the gum line, and it collects around fillings, braces, and other dental work. Plaque Read more
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Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
posted: Jul. 02, 2024.
On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of Read more
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Most Valuable Dental Treatments
posted: Jun. 25, 2024.
At Katherine D Sanchez DDS, we work to find a dental plan that will work best and most effectively for you. But we’ve found that three treatments tend to be Read more
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I have halitosis. What can I do?
posted: Jun. 18, 2024.
Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” the doctor and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few: Gum disease Read more
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How Tooth-Colored Fillings Improve Your Smile
posted: Jun. 11, 2024.
Today’s crowns, veneers, and tooth colored fillings are very natural looking compared to early counterparts. There was a time when dentists placed silver fillings exclusively. This material is still used, Read more
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Summer Treats for Healthy Teeth
posted: Jun. 04, 2024.
School’s out for the summer, and it’s great to have the kids home. After all, they deserve a break after all their hard work. And you want to keep their Read more
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Forget Something? It’s on the Tip of Your Tongue!
posted: May 28, 2024.
Let’s see… Toothbrush? Check. Fluoride toothpaste? Check. Floss? Check. Two minutes of thorough brushing? Check. Careful cleaning around your brackets and wires? Check. Wait… there’s something else… it’s right on the tip of your… Ah! Your tongue! Read more
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Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
posted: May 21, 2024.
Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read more
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Dental Anxiety
posted: May 14, 2024.
If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Katherine D Sanchez DDS might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but whatever Read more
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Spring Cleaning
posted: May 07, 2024.
Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re Read more