Dental Blogs Walnut Creek, CA

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

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?

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

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

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 […]

Dental Insurance – What You Need To Know

Unlike homeowner’s or automobile insurance, dental insurance is something you definitely WANT to use. Other insurance plans are often designed to cover a loss. For example, your homeowner’s insurance will reimburse you if you lose your home to a fire or natural disaster and if your car is damaged in an accident, your car insurance […]