The diet of today is the result of a 50-year increase in consumption of the rapidly absorbed sugars—specifically, soft drinks, commercial juices, candy, and easily digested sugar foods such as cakes, cookies, etc. This change ...
Vending machines put out all kinds of stuff. But vending machines at work or school can dispense cavities right along with the candy and soda pop that we love so much in afternoon pick-me-ups. So-called ...
Just the Facts There's so much conflicting information regarding drinking alcohol blasting at us these days. A glass of red wine is good? Is even drinking at all a good idea? It's a matter of ...
Fear is a learned response, and what can be learned can also be unlearned. We still have a lot to learn about fear, but certain things we do know. Dental fear, for example, is often ...
Lurks in Every Pantry Your sugar bowl sits on the table, and you lift its lid only to sweeten your morning coffee. You deserve a medal for exemplary nutritional behavior! Are you sure? Most folks ...
Sorry to say, it can. In fact, anything involving contact with saliva—a kiss, parents tasting their babies' food, sharing of tableware and toothbrushes—can transmit decay-causing bacteria. Soon after birth, infants start to get those bacteria ...
What are the Effects on Teeth? Dentally speaking, is drinking alcohol a good thing or a bad thing for your teeth and gums? As with everything alcohol-related, there are positives and negatives. On the one ...
Soft Drinks Pack a Hard Punch! Soft drinks are bad for your teeth in more ways than one. There's sugar, and then there's acidity. The sugar provides the necessary food for the harmful bacteria in ...
Since 1979, Smart Start Dental has provided the best dental experience in a friendly and caring environment. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care for the whole family—children & adults! We treat patients from 2 years old to 90 and offer a wide range of dental services, including sedation/sleep dentistry (especially helpful for fearful children), as well as cosmetic dentistry, dentures, and other conventional treatments for adults.
If you are looking for a checkup & cleaning, or are experiencing pain or other dental problems, there is no better choice than Smart Start Dental. We are open 6 days per week and have convenient locations in Oakland and Pinole. Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal proudly accepted!
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