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May Marks The National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family ...

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When Do Children Usually Loose Their Baby Teeth?

Many parents worry that their children’s teeth are not falling out on time. A lot of concerned parents want to know: When will my child lose his or her first ...

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Relax At The Dental Office With Nucalm

Your oral health is extremely important to your overall health and we want you to feel comfortable and relaxed during your visit. We know our patients are looking for greater ...

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Some Exciting Stephanie Loller DDS News

Stephanie Loller DDS has gotten a bit of a makeover!We recently got a new logo and all new stationary for our patients to enjoy!We hope you like the new logo ...

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My Mouth Feels Great, Do I Still Need To Visit The Dentist?

Absolutely. Checking in with Dr. Stephanie Loller on a regular basis—usually every six months—is essential to keeping your smile looking its best. At Stephanie Loller, DDS, we are proud to ...

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Canker Sores, Cold Sores, And Mouth Sores: What's The Difference?

At Stephanie Loller, DDS, we know many people have experienced some form of mouth sores or irritation. Some mouth sores are harmless and go away on their own after a ...

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How I Over Come My Dental Anxiety?

Do you feel anxious before every dentist appointment? If the answer is yes, you are not alone—more than 75 percent of Americans feel anxious when visiting their dentist. Today, Dr. ...

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Healthy Summer Food

It’s summer—that wonderful time of year when fresh and delicious produce abounds. Dr. Stephanie Loller will tell you that your teeth, gums, and tissues all rely on an appropriate mix ...

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What Are Dental Sealants? Who Should Get Them And How Long Do They Last?

Dental sealants are an excellent way to protect children’s teeth from tooth decay by coating them with a thin plastic material. Their teeth look and feel like normal, but they ...

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Invisalign Q&A

It’s estimated that up to four million people at any one time are wearing braces in the United States and Canada. But Dr. Stephanie Loller and our team at Stephanie ...

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How Do I Know If I Am At Risk For Oral Cancer?

Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s ...

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CEREC Crown Vs. Traditional Crown

There are different situations for which Dr. Stephanie Loller may recommend a crown, and Dr. Stephanie Loller will recommend different types of crowns depending on your unique situation. Dental crowns ...

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Woman's Medication And Dry Mouth

Women using medication to treat a variety of medical conditions are often unaware of the potential side effects. One common side effect of medications such as blood pressure medication, birth ...

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What Is A Biofilm?

Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of ...

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New Snoring Treatment

Does someone in your household snore? We can help! We are proud to offer a revolutionary new solution for snoring and sleep apnea.Dr. Loller is the first and currently the ...

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Replacing Your Fillings At Stephanie Loller DDS

There are many reasons Dr. Stephanie Loller would recommend replacing old fillings. The old silver fillings of your youth may be doing more harm than good!Metal amalgam fillings are made ...

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CEREC Single Visit Crown

CEREC is an acronym for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. It is a type of dental technology that incorporates two computer technologies: CAD (computer-aided design), and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing). ...

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Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?

Dr. Stephanie Loller and our team at Stephanie Loller, DDS get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their adult ...

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Drill-Free Dentistry with Air Abrasion

Do you dread the dentist? Do you hate the sound of the drill, fear anesthesia or needles, and put off your regular checkups because you dread being told you will ...

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What Causes Tooth Loss?

When children lose baby teeth, it’s a time to rejoice. But when adults suffer from tooth loss, it may be a sign of a serious problem. That’s when it’s time ...

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Stephanie Loller DDS Now Offers Insurance For Parents Without Insurance

If you don’t currently have dental insurance – or – if your employer is considering dropping your dental coverage, then we have great news!At Stephanie Loller DDS, we have an ...

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Invisalign Day At Stephanie Loller DDS

Have you ever wondered how you can straighten your teeth without braces? Let us show you about Invisalign at Stephanie Loller DDS!Invisalign can straighten your teeth without the need for ...

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November Marks The National Diabetes Month

Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us ...

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Early Detection Is Key To Treating Oral Cancer

Every hour of every day, someone in North America dies of oral cancer, the sixth most commonly diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, ...

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What To Look For While Choosing A Mouth Wash?

Mouthwash is important for more than just keeping your breath fresh and smelling great. Combined with other forms of dental hygiene, it can help prevent plaque, cavities, gingivitis, and other ...

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You Broke Your Tooth? Now What?

You may have bitten down on a hard food or object, or perhaps you had a cavity that weakened your tooth. Either way, your tooth is now broken, and the ...

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I Haven't Been To The Dentist, What Should I Expect?

Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient ...

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Is Sleep Apnea Related To Cancer? A Study Says 'Yes'!

Recently, multiple studies have concluded that people with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes snoring, fatigue, and dangerous gaps in breathing at night due to throat muscles collapsing, are five ...

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Love Your Smile? Tell Us About It

At Stephanie Loller, DDS, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you have visited Dr. Stephanie Loller and our team for a week or for your entire life, ...

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Four Oral Health Issues That Seniors Face

Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. Dr. Stephanie Loller and our team know that for many of our older ...

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February Is The Heart Month

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been ...

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Kid's Day At Stephanie Loller DDS

Every month we have one day where we give out balloons, play Disney music and have special toy giveaways for the kids! It's very important to us to have an ...

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What Are The Benefits of Invisalign?

A popular option for straightening teeth at Stephanie Loller, DDS, Invisalign can be a great method for improving your smile and can help patients with crowded teeth, crossbites, overbites, underbites, ...

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March Is National Nutrition Month

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into ...

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What Is CEREC And What Are Its Benefits?

When you are having trouble with your teeth, one of the worst parts of the experience can be making multiple trips to the dentist instead of getting everything done in ...

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Tips For Using Invisalign

More than one patient has come into our office and asked, “What can I do to help my teeth when wearing Invisalign?”While everyone’s teeth and dental needs are different, there ...

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What Is The Advantage To Invisalign?

Invisalign, which we happily provide at Stephanie Loller, DDS, is a great alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment if you've been apprehensive about the thought of metal braces. During your initial ...

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April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

What is oral cancer?April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our San Jose, CA office, now is an excellent time to schedule ...

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Who Benefits From Invisalign?

One problem with trying to answer the question as to who benefits from Invisalign is that the simple answer is “almost everyone.” The see-through, almost invisible aligners for straightening teeth ...

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The Secret To Lifelong Teeth Whitening

Have you ever noticed your attention is instantly drawn to peoples’ teeth when they smile at you? Some people have dull and yellowing teeth, while others have teeth that appear ...

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How Can Veneers Improve My Smile?

Dr. Stephanie Loller and our team at Stephanie Loller, DDS know your smile is an important part of your appearance; it can be a source of pride or embarrassment. Everyone ...

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June Is The National Smile Month

The community health awareness group Oral Health America has reported that 82 percent of adults are unaware of the role that infectious bacteria can play in tooth decay or cavities, ...

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Xerostomia: What Does That Mean Anyway?

Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. ...

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How Long Do Dental Implants Last?

The average dental implant can last a lifetime if taken care of properly. In fact, studies have shown that the success rate of implants after ten years is about 90%! ...

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Making Dentistry More Comfortable With WAND STA

We’re proud to have adopted the Wand Single Tooth Anesthesia (STA) system. The Wand STA uses a computer interface to deliver anesthetic to a small area of your mouth. We ...

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Fun Facts For The Fourth

The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While ...

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Don't Let A Dental Emergency Ruin Your Summer Vacation

For many of our patients at Stephanie Loller, DDS, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from dental emergencies, ...

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Flouride Use In Adolescents

Fluoride is a mineral that plays an essential role in oral health. In fact, the significant reduction in American tooth decay in recent decades can be attributed to a greater ...

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Caring For Your Smile After Invisalign Treatment

You have done a lot of work to get the perfect smile. You wore your Invisalign aligner trays and cared for your teeth, and now your treatment is done. You ...

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The Gum Recession

Gum (gingival) recession occurs when gums recede from the tops of the teeth enough to expose sensitive roots. People typically experience increased sensitivity to sugary or cold foods when gums ...

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The Invisalign Treatment Process

Invisalign is gaining traction as a sought-after solution for orthodontic problems. Unlike traditional braces, which require the placement of brackets on teeth and the connection of unsightly wires, Invisalign works ...

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How Do I Care For My Dental Implant?

Dental implants are designed to be strong and durable, able to withstand the everyday rigors of chewing and biting but to keep them functioning the way they should and looking ...

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Antibiotic Prophylaxis Or Pre-Medication

At Stephanie Loller, DDS, we know the human mouth contains a lot of bacteria. A bacterium can travel through your body with routine activities that are a normal part of ...

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Celebrate Labor Day By Getting Away

Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. ...

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What Is The Best Dental Floss?

Dental floss is similar to a lot of products that depend mainly on the consumer’s preference. Fact is, floss comes in a wide variety of flavors, coatings, and other variations, ...

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What Is The Wand STA?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 38% of the adult population in the United States did not visit a dentist in 2013. Of that 38 percent, 21 ...

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Can My Body Reject My Dental Implant?

According to the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, it is rare that your body will reject your dental implants. However, this does not mean that your dental implant will not ...

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Caring For Your Smile While Wearing Invisalign

Getting your braces off is exciting. You’ve been working on your new smile for months or years, and it’s time for the trips to our San Jose, CA office to ...

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What's On Your Fall Reading List?

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? Dr. Stephanie Loller and our team at ...

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How To Care For Your Invisalign Aligners?

Is it possible to straighten the teeth without braces? Yes, it is. Welcome to the world of Invisalign aligners. Invisalign aligners are made from a clear, thermoplastic material that is ...

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Eating And Invisalign

One of the greatest advantages to using Invisalign is that it provides maximum results with minimal impact on your everyday life. Invisalign is comfortable, easy to insert, and simple to ...

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Halloween: Candy, Costumes, and More!

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over ...

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Does Getting Dental Implants Hurt?

Getting a dental implant is a surgical procedure and everyone’s pain tolerance level is different. Therefore, what one person may perceive as pain is only a slight discomfort for another ...

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The History Of Dental Implants

The earliest endeavors for dental implant tooth substitutes on record dates back to the Mayan civilization, to 600 AD. Archeologists recovered primeval skulls in which the teeth had been replaced ...

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The Advantage Of Philip's Zoom Whitening

Today, we thought we’d talk a little about Philips Zoom whitening at Stephanie Loller, DDS. Philips Zoom, professional teeth whitening treatment, gets your teeth an average of eight shades whiter ...

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Thanks Giving Trivia

\At Stephanie Loller, DDS we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, Dr. Stephanie Loller wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit ...

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The CEREC Treatment Proces

If you’ve ever wondered why restorative dentistry takes so long or requires so many appointments, you’ll be pleased to learn about CEREC, or Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, also ...

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How Does The WAND STA Work?

The Wand STA (single tooth anesthetic) is an anesthetic delivery system. The system eliminates the use of the traditional syringe-style injection for numbing your mouth before a dental procedure. If ...

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CEREC Single Visit Crown Benefits

Have you ever had a sinking feeling when you bite into something and hear an unsettling crunch? You know you’ve broken a tooth, and worry about just how long it ...

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Fewer Adults Are Visiting The Dentist

Our team at Stephanie Loller, DDS recently learned that in the decade between 2000 and 2010, the amount of adults who regularly visited their dentist declined, according to research released ...

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Good Dental Hygiene Impacts Overall Health

There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including ...

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Smile With Invisalign Teen

Invisalign Teen is designed with today’s youth in mind. These clear, removable orthodontic aligners can straighten your teeth without the need for metal wires and brackets. Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign ...

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Proper Flossing Technique

Of all the dental hygiene techniques you can use at home to promote clean teeth and good oral health, flossing is likely to be the one that troubles most people. ...

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Is Invisalign Teen Right For My Child?

Straightening your teeth with traditional braces used to be something of a public affair. While traditional teeth-straightening methods yielded high-quality results, it was also essentially impossible to wear them undetected ...

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What Are The Advantages Of Dental Implants?

Losing a tooth can affect a lot more than just the look of your smile. Missing teeth affect your ability to chew and can also cause problems for your other ...

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Choose Chocolate On Valentine's Day

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show ...

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How To Care for A CEREC Restoration?

Our San Jose, CA office often provides CEREC for patients who need tooth restorations. Quite simply, patients love their new smiles. And they love the durable, easy-to-care-for natural of CEREC.For ...

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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouth

At Stephanie Loller, DDS, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One ...

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The Wand STA Vs Traditional Anesthetic

Many people don’t like going to the dentist for anything other than a checkup, but you’re probably going to need dental work at some point. It may be a simple ...

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St. Patricks's Day: CELTIC Pride, Green Shamrocks, and Lucky Charms

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne CookLucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must ...

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Improve Your Oral Health With Cerec

You can improve your oral health with CEREC, the most technically advanced tooth restoration method available today. Broken, worn, decayed, misshapen, or otherwise damaged teeth do not function well and ...

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What Is A Crown?

Dr. Stephanie Loller and our team at Stephanie Loller, DDS hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a ...

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April Is National Facial Protection Month

The Importance of Facial ProtectionAmericans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports ...

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Make Everyday Earth Day

Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring ...

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The Advantage of Invisalign Teen

Many teens want to improve their smile without the pain and embarrassment of having to wear metal braces. Just like metal braces, Invisalign works by gently moving teeth into position. ...

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Extra Floss? Try These Tricks

WE KNOW, WE KNOW… We ask you about flossing every time you come visit us! It is an integral part of your oral hygiene routine and essential for healthy gums ...

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Calcium Isn't Just Good for Bones, It Benefits Your Smile Too

WE'VE ALL BEEN TOLD (and many of us tell our children) that milk builds strong bones. But our nutritional and dietary preferences are not only widely varied, they also change ...

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Learn the Benefits of Dental Implants

IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED TOOTH LOSS, you are not alone. In fact, more than 35 million Americans are missing all of their teeth, while 178 million are missing at least ...

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What Causes Stained Teeth?

WE OFTEN TAKE STEPS to achieve that sparkling white smile when we brush in the morning and before we go to bed. The truth is, what we consume throughout the ...

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Does Your Child Grind Their Teeth?

MANY PARENTS HAVE heard their children (loudly) grinding their teeth while they sleep at night, or even during waking hours. You may worry about the health of your child’s teeth ...

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Why Does Food Taste Funny After Brushing?

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED why certain foods taste unpleasant after brushing your teeth in the morning? Most of us have experienced that bitter sensation a time or two, but what ...

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Love Pumpkin? Your Smile Does Too

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR everything pumpkin. As the poster child of fall, pumpkin doesn’t just star in our autumnal decorations, it shows up on our menus too. And as far ...

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Protect your Gum Teeth with Perio Protect

RECENT STUDIES SHOW nearly half of all adults have some degree of gum disease. Although some periodontal treatments can be invasive or ineffective, The Perio Tray® by Perio Protect® is ...

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Baby Teeth Myths - Busted

YOU MIGHT THINK that baby teeth don’t matter because “they’re just going to fall out anyway,” but think again!There are a lot of myths about baby teeth out there, so ...

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Making Flossing a Priority For Our Child

IS FLOSSING A PART of your child’s oral hygiene routine? Daily flossing is just as important for a child’s dental health as it is for an adult’s. As parents, you ...

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Year of Inspiration

Now that 2017 is in full swing, we wanted to share our resolutions for the year and remind you that we can help with your “get healthy” resolution. Our resolution ...

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Staff Spotlight - Dr. Elena Ibrahimian

Dr. Elena Ebrahimian received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. She graduated from Santa Clara ...

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Staff Spotlight - Veronica

Veronica always knew she wanted to work in a career where she was making a difference in people’s lives and at Dr. Loller's office she’s able to that every single ...

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Smoking and Children's Oral Health

AS PARENTS, IT IS CRITICAL to make sure our children and teenagers aren’t picking up a habit as harmful as smoking. The disease we usually think of when we hear ...

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It's A Wrap: Ending Up The Year With A Smile

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on ...

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Dental Sealants Have Our Seal Of Approval

AS PARENTS, our children’s well-being is always our top priority, and their dental health is a big part of that. It’s important to take good care of their baby teeth, ...

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Get Screened For Oral Cancer

Seasonal Allergies? Take Care Of Your Smile Dental Sealants Have Our Seal Of ApprovalWHEN PEOPLE GO TO THE DENTIST, it’s generally because they have a toothache, they need some dental ...

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Seasonal Allergies? Take Care Of Your Smile

SPRING IS ON THE HORIZON and we couldn’t be more excited! Chirping birds, blooming flowers, and warmer weather are just a few of the things we look forward to when ...

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Staff Spotlight: Cecilia

Cecilia or “Cil,” as everyone has come to call her in the office, is very much the busy bee and she wouldn’t have it any other way. One of her ...