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What are dental sealants and how do they work?

April 27th, 2016

A dental sealant is a liquid that is applied to the teeth. The sealant hardens and provides a protective coating that is designed to reduce cavities and create a smoother tooth surface. Dental sealants are clear or white; they do not take away from the appearance of teeth. You can think about this treatment as…
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Make Every Day Earth Day

April 20th, 2016

Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring attention and education to global environmental issues. Conserving our natural resources, reducing water and air pollution, and developing green technologies are all ways in which…
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What kind of toothbrush and toothpaste should my child use?

April 13th, 2016

Imagine that you sit down for some evening television, and during the course of the evening, you see five commercials regarding dental products. They all claim to be the best. Then remember your last visit to the dental aisle at a local grocery store. The choices are overwhelming and there seems to be no sure…
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My son is turning one. When should I bring him in for a visit?

April 6th, 2016

Drs. Phillip and Greg Wolkstein and our team know that cavities know no age boundaries, and that is why we recommend a visit to our San Jose, CA office by a child’s first birthday. That also happens to be the opinion of our friends at the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as the American…
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