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Dental Tips For Halloween

Dental Tips For Halloween

Halloween is a time when people enjoy being scared. From haunted houses to creepy costumes, people enjoy this holiday. However, Halloween can also be a time for dental problems.  Here are some tips to protect your teeth during this time: Brush and Floss Your Teeth Before Going Out Trick-or-Treating If you want to avoid cavities […]

Best Oral Care Practices For A Healthy Smile

Best Oral Care Practices For A Healthy Smile

Wish to achieve the best oral health? Looking to learn ways to improve your oral hygiene habits? Here are our tips: Brushing and flossing Your at-home oral care routine is important. Brushing and flossing your teeth every day will help keep your smile looking and feeling its best. You should brush your teeth twice a […]

Types of Dental Emergencies

Types of Dental Emergencies

Emergency dentistry concerns tooth problems that happen suddenly and unexpectedly. When a patient comes into the office with a dental emergency, our dentist in Walnut Creek evaluates the situation and begins treatment as soon as possible. A patient with a dental emergency will often need a root canal or an extraction. If you are experiencing […]

Common Pediatric Dental Treatments

Common Pediatric Dental Treatments

Pediatric dentistry is a dental specialty that specifically addresses children's unique oral health care needs. At our practice, we understand that children’s teeth need special attention. An array of treatments are offered to children that help them maintain good dental health. Listed below are major dental treatments facilitated for children.  Cavity Prevention Providing your child […]

Porcelain Veneers or Braces

Porcelain Veneers or Braces

Porcelain veneers and braces are popular treatments for improving smiles. Both treatments have great results for people who want more beautiful, healthy smiles. Ygnacio Dental can help you select the best. Dental Braces Braces are orthodontic devices that move teeth gradually. They are used to align teeth and fix bite problems. The average patient wears […]

The Benefits of Flossing Your Teeth

The Benefits of Flossing Your Teeth

Regularly cleaning your teeth is an excellent way to maintain good oral health as bacteria accumulations can cause cavities, bad breath, and gum disease. Floss can complement your brushing routine and reach places the toothbrush cannot.  In this article, our experienced team at Ygnacio DentaL in Walnut Creek, CA, has put together a list of […]

Tips to Maintain Healthy Gums

Tips to Maintain Healthy Gums

The most important thing you can do to prevent and treat gum disease is to practice good dental hygiene.  At Ygnacio Dental in Walnut Creek, CA, our experienced dentist, Dr. Li, provides not only the best dental treatments based on your needs but also important recommendations on how to keep your gums and teeth healthy. […]

Ouch! Do I Have Sensitive Teeth?

Ouch! Do I Have Sensitive Teeth?

Have you ever winced with sudden pain after gulping an icy beverage or slurping a spoonful of hot soup? If so, you're likely one of the 40 million Americans the Academy of General Dentistry estimates experience tooth sensitivity each year. What causes tooth sensitivity? Tooth sensitivity (i.e., dentin hypersensitivity) occurs when tooth enamel wears away, […]

How Often Should I Brush My Teeth

How Often Should I Brush My Teeth

In an ideal world, we would all have a travel-sized toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss ready for use after every meal, snack, and coffee break. Realistically, however, this level of oral hygiene adherence rarely (if ever) occurs. So, what does that mean for those of us who generally go all day without so much as a […]

5 Tips To Maintain Healthy Teeth During The Holidays

5 Tips To Maintain Healthy Teeth During The Holidays

The holidays are here and with them come all the joys of the season – lights and decorations, time with friends and family, and those special treats we only get this time of year. Unfortunately, the special treats we love so much can lead to damaged teeth and an unwanted trip to the dentist, which […]