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Can you imagine a 2-liter bottle of your favorite soda? Now imagine that same bottle filled with spit. That’s approximately how much saliva the average adult produces in their mouth every day! It may be gross, but it’s definitely important. Saliva is a normal body fluid that’s crucial for oral health and overall wellness. If […]

At Veranda Dentistry, we want all of our patients to have the healthiest, most beautiful smiles possible. That’s why we love being able to straighten teeth quickly and discreetly with Invisalign! Many folks think Invisalign is purely a cosmetic treatment, but what you may not know is it can also help minimize bone loss and […]

As a parent, you will have numerous opportunities to teach your children valuable skills and each one will yield priceless memories. Your child’s first step, your child’s first word, your child’s first bike ride, your child’s first unassisted brushing and flossing session… well, maybe that last one won’t be as memorable, but want to remind all […]

A recent, three-part study by Crest® puts numbers to what most of us already knew – white teeth are beautiful and powerful! The study used both qualitative and quantitative measures in multiple settings to determine what effect white teeth can have on a person’s life. In a portion of the study on employment, researchers found […]

Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS), also known as cracked cusp syndrome or split tooth syndrome, is a painful condition that results from a crack in one of your teeth. CTS can mean anything from a tiny hairline split in the crown to a fracture that goes all the way to the root. If you have a […]

Most Pleasant Hill and Altoona folks have had some exposure to the concept of wisdom teeth. Perhaps you have had yours removed, are considering a removal, or have just shown you our state-of-the-art 3D imaging with the dreaded third molars creeping into view. It’s common to hear patients ask HOW they are removed, but we […]

It’s easy to think that baby teeth aren’t that important. They make their grand entrance (however painfully) and leave your baby’s mouth soon thereafter. But your baby’s oral health is very important, both in the present and to set the stage for a lifetime of health. Today, Veranda Dentistry would like to talk about those […]

The technology of dental medicine is advancing by the minute. There are now sophisticated techniques for diagnosing and tracking oral cancer, correcting crooked teeth in less than a year, treating periodontitis (advanced gum disease) without surgery, and much more. Yet, when it comes down to diagnosing issues and creating an effective treatment plan, nothing beats […]

Whitening strips are among the most popular health and beauty products in Pleasant Hill. Brightening up your pearly whites is a great way to give your smile a boost, and with all the over-the-counter options, there’s no reason not to pick one up and try it out. want you to be informed about every aspect […]

Imagine this- you have come to see for a cleaning and routine check-up. The cleaning goes well, but then tell you that you have a cavity. You’ve been dreading the possibility of this news and now you fear that something must be wrong since you have been brushing and flossing regularly. At Veranda Dentistry, we […]