At my dental office in Bakersfield, we’re occasionally asked if it’s okay to replace brushing with mouthwash, or supplement it with a rinse. Most of the time, mouthwash is used to relieve a bit of bad breath embarrassment. And while quick swish of mouthwash can give you a tingly, minty… Read More…

A lot of our patients don’t eat meat. There are dozens of completely noble and sound reasons to skip the animal-based proteins, and health benefits, too, like a reduced chance for high blood pressure and cancer! Some people eat vegetarian diets to control their weight.   But since vegetarians may… Read More…

You brush twice a day, you floss once a day, and you’re always careful to never miss a day. You’re confident your oral hygiene routine is top notch. But is it possible there are some common mistakes in that routine? At my Bakersfield dental office, we’re always happy to hear… Read More…

We all dream of having that streamlined, pearly white smile that lights up a room. But many things from coffee and wine to aging and smoking can cause our grins to take on a dingy appearance. It’s normal. When this happens, we usually reach for the whitening gel. At my… Read More…

We talk a lot of about the importance of flossing, and it’s well worth it. Most gum disease develops between teeth, which makes flossing a crucial part of your hygiene routine. At my dental office in Bakersfield, we’d like to talk about the two most common forms of flossing: floss… Read More…

During the summer heat, one of the best ways to cool off is to take a dip in your favorite swimming pool. While swimming is super effective at giving you a break from the sweltering sun, it can also negatively affect your smile. At my dental office in Bakersfield, we’d… Read More…

There are many things that can hurt your teeth. Not brushing and flossing on a regular basis is one, avoiding visits to my dental office in Bakersfield is another. But some things are not as obvious and just and harmful. As we discuss some of the ways you could be… Read More…

When you visit the dentist, are you less than relaxed? Perhaps you’re a bit nervous, or maybe even scared. You’re not alone. An estimated 80 million Americans avoid getting the dental care they need due to fear. At my dental office in Bakersfield, we understand. We also know how important… Read More…

Food is probably one of our favorite things at my dental office in Bakersfield (besides teeth of course!). We love to savor flavorful treats of all kinds on our tongues. Actually, speaking of tongues, our love for food and the flavors involved made us think about that often forgotten, yet… Read More…

Whenever we hear the word cancer, it’s always scary. For everyone at my Bakersfield dental office, we place emphasis on educating our patients on one type of cancer specifically. That type of cancer would be oral cancer. When you think of oral cancer, you may automatically assume it’s due to… Read More…