Is Fluoride Toothpaste Safe? 7 Facts San Jose Families Should Know
Syed Kumail
Is fluoride toothpaste safe? For most children and adults, fluoride toothpaste is considered safe and effective when it is used as directed and not swallowed. Fluoride helps protect tooth enamel from the repeated acid attacks that can lead to cavities. The right product and amount …
Can Receding Gums Grow Back? Causes, Treatment & When to See a Dentist
Can receding gums grow back? If gum tissue has truly receded and exposed part of a tooth root, it generally does not simply grow back to its original position on its own. However, that doesn’t mean nothing can be done. Inflamed gums can become healthier …
Dry Socket vs Normal Healing: 7 Signs to Know
Dry Socket vs Normal Healing: What’s the Difference? Dry socket vs normal healing can be difficult to tell apart during the first few days after a tooth extraction. Some soreness, swelling, tenderness, and an unusual-looking socket can be part of normal recovery. Dry socket, however, …
Charcoal Toothpaste: Does It Whiten or Damage Your Teeth?
TikTok says it’s the secret to a brighter smile. But what does science say? Table of Contents If You’ve Been Thinking About Trying Charcoal Toothpaste, Read This First Open TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube, and you’ll probably see someone brushing with jet-black toothpaste before revealing a …
TMJ Disorder: 6 Symptoms, Causes & Treatments That Actually Work
TMJ disorder short for temporomandibular joint disorder, and often called TMD is one of those conditions that quietly affects an enormous number of people, many of whom have no idea their jaw pain, headaches, or clicking sound even has a name. If you’ve ever woken …
Back-to-School Dental Checkup: Why Timing Matters This August
Back-to-school dental checkup appointments are one of those things that are easy to forget in the scramble of school supplies, new shoes, and schedule changes but timing this visit right can genuinely make a difference in your child’s school year. Dental disease is the most …
What Is a Root Canal? The Truth About Pain, Cost & Recovery
What is a root canal this is, quite literally, the most-searched dental question in the United States, and it’s usually asked with a fair amount of dread attached. Root canals have an outdated reputation as one of the scariest things that can happen at the …
Dry Mouth in Summer: 7 Causes and How to Stop It Fast
Dry mouth (summer heat is one of the biggest culprits) is one of those complaints that tends to sneak up on people this time of year. You notice it as a sticky, parched feeling that water doesn’t quite fix, maybe some bad breath that wasn’t …
Dental Bonding: What It Is, How It Works & Is It Right for You?
Dental bonding is one of the most underrated treatments in cosmetic dentistry. It doesn’t get the same buzz as Invisalign or porcelain veneers but for the right patient, it delivers some of the most impressive results for the least amount of time, cost, and commitment. …
Professional Teeth Whitening: 7 Reasons It Beats At-Home Kits
Professional teeth whitening is one of the most searched cosmetic dental treatments in the country — and for good reason. Everyone wants a brighter smile. The question most patients ask us at Ramlaoui DDS is: “Do I really need to come in for whitening, or …
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