woman with white clear ceramic braces

Clear Braces vs. Metal Braces

The choice between clear braces or metal braces is becoming an age-old debate at the orthodontist's office or the dentist's office. For many patients who wish to straighten their teeth, the choice comes down to balancing the affect of orthodontics on your appearance, it's impact on your budget,…

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Young woman with braces

Great Reasons to Get Braces

Great Reasons to Get Braces Many people think of braces as a right of passage that we subject pre-teens & teens to in the midst of their most awkward years just to ensure they have a nice straight smile by the time they reach adulthood.

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woman with tooth sensitivity

What Is TMJ & How Can a Dentist Help?

What Is TMJ The temporomandibular joints are the joints on either side of your head that connect your jaw to your skull & allow you to open & close your mouth, chew, & speak. Because it can move in many different directions, these joints are some of the most complex in your body.

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Union Street Valentine Wine Walk 2018

Union Street Has A Crush On You Wine Walk!

The Union Street Association & Steven Restivo Event Services Presents... Union Street Has A Crush On You Wine Walk! Date: February 9th, 2018 Time: 4:00-8:ooPM (rain or shine!) Location: Union Street, San Francisco Between Gough & Filmore Streets Presale Tickets ARE Available! Price: $25…

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Signs of a Cavity

Cavities, or tooth decay, is a fairly common dental ailment, particularly in children or young adults. Even though most of our patients are familiar with what cavities are, we find that many are still surprised when we tell them they have a cavity!

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woman grinding teeth bruxism

What You Should Know About Teeth Grinding

Teeth grinding is when you clench your jaw closed & grind your teeth together, whether consciously or unconsciously. Teeth grinding is called bruxism by dentists, & it can cause damage, discomfort & pain.

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