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Planning Your Vegetarian Diet with Your Oral Health in Mind
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.
If you’ve been following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you know that there’s much more to living a healthy life than simply avoiding meat products. Making sure your diet includes
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What is gingivitis, and how can I treat it?
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.
Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease that results when bacteria in your mouth cause inflammation in your gums. This is a common condition, and you can treat it
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New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.
Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Pinole Periodontics & Dental Implants included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new
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Does chronic stress impact periodontal health?
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.
Many studies over the past several years have focused on this question. Since we will all face stressful situations during our life, it is a good question to ask. This
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Persistent Bad Breath? It Could Be Time to Talk to Your Periodontist
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
Part of presenting our best faces to the world is making sure our smiles are bright and our breath is fresh. Sure, we’ve all been embarrassed by an occasional pungent
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Foods can Wreak Havoc on Your Enamel
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.
It’s possible to develop tooth decay even when you take great care of your teeth. Brushing and flossing may not be enough to keep your teeth healthy, depending on your
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A Prescription for Oral Health
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.
You and your periodontist are essential partners in making sure you have the best dental care. You do your part by eating a tooth-healthy diet, brushing and flossing as recommended,
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Is There an Act Three for Our Teeth?
posted: Nov. 15, 2022.
Act One: Those 20 adorable baby teeth which begin arriving when you’re about six months old and are probably gone by the time you’re twelve.
Act Two: The 32 (if you
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Women's Hormones and Oral Health
posted: Nov. 08, 2022.
At Pinole Periodontics & Dental Implants, we know that hormones affect a woman's mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a woman’s mouth? Women are
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The Link Between Dental Hygiene and Your Overall Health
posted: Nov. 01, 2022.
When patients of Pinole Periodontics & Dental Implants hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are extremely important,
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 25, 2022.
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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How HPV and Oral Cancer are Related
posted: Oct. 18, 2022.
Did you know that Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and oral cancer are linked? This information may prevent you or a loved one from suffering from oral cancer if a diagnosis
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Dental X-Rays: Are They Safe?
posted: Oct. 11, 2022.
X-rays have been a function of dental healthcare for a long time. That in and of itself should be good news, because it means we've had plenty of time to
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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 04, 2022.
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around
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Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
posted: Sep. 27, 2022.
It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery
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Dentin Tooth Sensitivity Treatments
posted: Sep. 20, 2022.
Dentine hypersensitivity can be described as a sharp and sudden pain caused by cold food and beverages. It’s present in more than half the population and result from receding gums
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