Dr. Fenderson, a dentist in Napa, CA has for many years advocated the fact that any infection and especially an infection in the mouth, which is usually a gum disease or periodontal disease, can cause easily all illness including cancers, diabetes, heart disease, strokes and also accelerates other illnesses such as the flu due to [...]

A cup of green tea a day may keep the dentist away. That’s the conclusion of a new study published in Preventive Medicine, reports Discovery News.
Green tea contains antimicrobial molecules called catechins that may promote dental health, researchers claim.
“Green tea may have bacteriocidal effects, which would affect teeth, but only if you drink it without [...]

Tap water may help boost teeth strength
Researchers have found that the quality of tap water may help individuals avoid the dentist as fluoride added to public water supplies is proving to be the most cost-effective way to keep children from being affected by tooth decay.
According to a new study published in General Dentistry, scientists found [...]

Is flossing necessary for my oral health?
It is surprising that only 12% of the population of a well developed country such as United States of America floss their teeth daily. Even more surprising is the fact that hardly anyone is aware of the necessity of flossing. Some are rather incorrectly inclined to believe that regular [...]

Infants
Infants should be seen by our office after the first six months of age, and at least by the child’s first birthday. By this time, the baby’s first teeth, or primary teeth, are beginning to erupt and it is a critical time to spot any problems before they become big concerns.
Conditions like gum irritation and [...]