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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 […]

What is Gum Disease? The short answer: Gum disease is a common gum infection that can become very problematic, but you can prevent it! The long answer: All over your body, tissues have a self-defense mechanism called “inflammation.” When bacteria build up in your mouth, your gum tissue will inflame to try and kill it. […]

A Beautiful Smile is a Powerful Thing At Veranda Dentistry, we’re passionate about helping patients achieve optimal oral health, which means that along with gentle, thorough cleanings, we provide a good deal of oral hygiene information for patients to sink their teeth into. That being said, we also want our patients to feel confident about […]

Some foods will help you grow healthy teeth and keep them forever. Some foods will prevent you from growing healthy teeth, or will harm the ones you already have. You can grow and maintain strong, healthy teeth by eating a diet your mouth (and your body) will truly love. Diet is Everything The word diet […]

A hole in your smile is never a good thing. It negatively affects your appearance, your eating, your speaking, and your overall sense of confidence and well-being. Let Veranda Dentistry bridge the gap between where you are with your smile and where you want to be! A missing tooth or teeth can also cause jaw […]

Most of us were taught when we were kids that sweets like chocolate will rot your teeth. While this may remain true for some types of our favorite sweet snack, that doesn’t mean we have to take it off the menu altogether. In fact, recent studies have found that dark chocolate, containing high percentages of […]

There is a law of nature that “function follows form.” It’s a saying that means that how something looks actually determines how it works. For example, you may own many screwdrivers of different sizes and shapes (form) to loosen all different kinds of screws (function). Think of a watering can with a long spout that’s […]

It’s no secret that Pleasant Hill residents are careful about how they choose medical professionals for their family, but sometimes it’s not easy to find everything you want in a dentist. We at Veranda Dentistry understand that choosing a dentist is no small feat, so we’ve put together this guide to picking a dentist for […]

We’ve all got our reasons. Money. Time. The fear of pain. Juggling insurance. Facing one more reminder that we really should be flossing more. Any of these might cause us to avoid and put off regular visits to the dentist. Has it been so long since your last dental appointment that you’re not even sure […]

Oral hygiene is the foundation of good dental health. Brushing and flossing regularly is the best way to keep your Pleasant Hill smile healthy and clean. Consider this your personal tutorial on the art of dental hygiene, instructed by Dr. Chad Johnson, and the expert hygienists at Veranda Dentistry. If you have any questions or […]