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415-647-7077Sedation dentistry consists of a specialized field of dentistry that is designed to focus entirely on an individual’s comforts and needs during an oral health care procedure. Through the use of various sedatives, and individual can be calmed, relaxed or even put into a state of deep sleep. Common forms of sedation dentistry are as… Read more »
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Brush Your Teeth Each Day
Do you brush your teeth every day? If so, great job! Sadly, many people do not brush correctly or enough, which causes severe cavities and other dental issues to arise resulting in painful situations. Brushing your teeth is essential to your oral health and should be done each day and accurately to be fully effective…. Read more »
How to Minimize Dental Emergencies
Dental emergencies are often scary situations that involve injured teeth and gums. The most common causes of dental emergencies include accidents, blows to the face and even chewing on hard food or objects. If you want to maintain a top-notch oral health, it’s best to prevent dental emergencies. Keep in mind that accidents happen and… Read more »
The Key to a Great Smile with Gum Disease Symptom Detection
Optimum oral hygiene includes being aware of any dental damage or oral health ailments that are present in your mouth. If you are suffering an infection of your gums, this is known as periodontal disease, also commonly referred to as gum disease. To determine if you are suffering from gum disease, always be aware of… Read more »
Unlock Your Smile with Dental Floss
To give your smile the best chance for oral health care success, make sure you’re using safe and effective products for your oral health care and hygiene daily routines. This includes flossing every day. By flossing with an interdental cleaner such as the water flosser, you can keep your smile safe by cleaning between teeth… Read more »
Is Teeth Whitening Right for Me?
If you’re looking to enhance your smile, due to discoloration, or from staining from fluorosis, (too much fluoride usage) we can help! We offer teeth whitening in our office and would be more than happy to consult with you. At Barry Kinney, we offer teeth whitening in San Francisco, California, and would invite you to… Read more »
The Types of Dental Crowns Available
Did you know there are different types of dental crowns that can help you restore your tooth? Well, it’s true! Our dentist, Dr. Barry Kinney, is happy to tell you all about those dental crowns so you can choose which restoration is right for you and your smile. Those dental crowns are: -Ceramic crowns: These… Read more »
Yearly Oral Health Reminders: Oral Emergencies
It is always important to make sure that your oral health is cared for not only with effective cleaning habits but also for dental damage protection. Preventing damage is essential for optimal health care due to the numerous hazards and risks that are present in our daily lives. If an oral emergency should occur, it… Read more »
Correct Issues That Arise with Dental Erosion Treatments
A key threat to your oral health is known as dental erosion. Dental erosion arises when harmful acids destroy your tooth enamel often over a long period of time. If a hole arises in your tooth enamel, it is known as a cavity. Fortunately, there are many methods and treatments available to help prevent cavities… Read more »
Can Your Oral Health Be Improved with Tooth Brushing?
Did you know that brushing your teeth is one of the best ways to improve your oral health? Are you aware of what you can do to improve your tooth brushing skills? One easy method is to focus on the care you give to your toothbrush. If your toothbrush is past its expiration date or… Read more »
