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Believe it or not, teeth are little social animals. They want to be supported by the teeth that surround them. They want to touch the teeth that they chew against. …

In my last article, I discussed the reasons why Nob Hill Dental Center does not use silver fillings.  To review, they’re ugly, painful and could be hazardous to your health. …

Many of you who are reading this may have never had a silver filling.  Maybe you have never even known that silver fillings exist.  When I began the practice of …

We know that for many of you, dental care can seem expensive.  And for those of you who need extensive care, it can actually BE expensive.   Especially for those …

If you read Parts 1, 2, and 3 of this series, you have some idea of why you might want to replace your missing teeth, and many of the ways …

Here I am, stuck at home with a cold.  I don’t want to spread my germs to my dental staff or my patients.  I hate colds.  Sniffles.  Drippy, stuffy nose. …

Partial denture.  What a scary phrase.  It has the word DENTURE in it!  A partial denture is that thing your Aunt Ruth wore after she lost some of her teeth, …

Used to be that if you wanted to replace a missing tooth, we would recommend a bridge.  This is a small appliance (we call them “appliances” or “prostheses”) that fits …

Everyone’s heard of Dental Implants.  But do you know the WHY of Dental Implants?  Why a Dental Implant is the best way to replace your missing tooth?  Why it’s important …