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What are Sealants?

September 13th, 2017

Sealants offer many benefits, but the best is their ability to protect your molars. Molars are full of small caverns that can be the perfect breeding ground for tooth decay and plaque buildup. Use of protective sealants prevents this buildup from happening. Although children often receive sealants for routine preventive care, they aren’t the only…
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September is National Childhood Injury Prevention Month!

September 6th, 2017

September is National Childhood Injury Prevention Month, and Drs. Phillip and Greg Wolkstein and our team at Drs. Phillip and Greg Wolkstein are excited to share some tips to keep your child safe. Childhood is a time when dental injuries are common. Even a simple fall on the playground at recess can lead to a…
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Happy Labor Day!

August 30th, 2017

Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last chance to barbeque in the beautiful San Jose, CA community, head to the lake, and wear your favorite pair of white pants. About Labor Day…
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Energy and Sports Drinks Eat Away at Teeth, Study Says

August 23rd, 2017

Sports and energy drinks cause irreversible damage to the teeth of teens and young adults. A recent study published in General Dentistry states that energy and sports drinks contain so much acid that they begin destroying teeth after only five days of consistent use. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, an estimated 30 percent…
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