Central Coast Dental Care Blog

Stay informed with our oral health tips & fun facts about dentistry. We want to share our experience & expertise to help you make the best decision about your dental care & take better care of your teeth. Check back regularly to learn more about that art, science & everyday habits that contribute to a clean, beautiful smile.

ice pack as a toothache remedy

Toothache Remedies

Ideally, if you have a toothache, you’d be sitting in our dental chair right away. But the reality is that toothaches don’t always strike at a convenient time, and you will need some relief before you can get into our practice.

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Here’s How We Know You Clench & Grind Your Teeth

A dentist or a dental hygienist can take a quick look inside your mouth and tell you whether you clench and grind your teeth in your sleep

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Weird Facts You Didn’t Know About Saliva

Dentists and hygienists are always sucking saliva away or blowing your teeth dry. You’d think we had something against it. But the truth is that saliva is very beneficial to your oral health.

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Yes, Your Sparkling Water Is Bad for Your Teeth

We hate to burst your bubble, but if you though you were avoiding damaging your teeth by swapping soda for sparkling water, we’re afraid it’s not quite true.

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Just Got a Crown? Here Are Some At-Home Care Tips

Getting a dental crown is a very common treatment. In an ideal world, all of our patients would have healthy strong teeth that never needed repair, but the reality is that we perform crown procedures quite frequently

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