Are you aware of the of the connection between diabetes and your smile? Diabetes is a known risk factor for oral health failure because of the fact that it affects your body in many ways, including the body’s ability to process sugar. Due to the risk that diabetes can have on your smile, it is essential to activate risk prevention... read more »

Many adults don’t understand the importance baby teeth have on their children’s oral health. In fact, many people dismiss them because baby teeth are known to fall out. However, while baby teeth are known to fall out, they are still essential to your child’s oral health and can have a lasting effect on their entire adult life. To put it... read more »

  Two major forms of sleep apnea occur as obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. If you are struggling with obstructive sleep apnea, it means that something is blocking your air flow. This could be a genetic disposition or linked to the position you sleep in. However, if you suffer from central sleep apnea, it means brain signals that... read more »

If you want a top-notch oral health this winter season, then there are things you should do to keep your teeth, gums, and smile in tip-top shape. In fact, our dentists, Dr. Chlebicki and Dr. Charles, strongly encourage doing everything you can to properly care for and clean your smile this winter. To help you do so, they are happy... read more »

A dental crown is standard option for restorative dental work that is designed to replace your tooth enamel layer and cover a damaged tooth. Our dentist can offer several different applications when restoring a tooth with a custom-made dental crown. Dental crowns are most commonly used to restore teeth that have developed large cavities or other forms of tooth decay,... read more »

The structural integrity of the biting surfaces of your teeth plays an important role in helping you break down and process food before swallowing. When one of these occlusal surfaces is compromised by a cavity, the discomfort and ancillary symptoms could significantly hamper your basic oral function. So, it’s worth noting that some individuals have deep recesses in the biting... read more »

Your teeth have several different layers. The outer layer of tooth enamel is made from a dense matrix of mineral crystals. This provides your teeth with the structural integrity to chew food and efficiently break it down to be safely swallowed. If you struggle to maintain a consistent and effective daily oral hygiene routine, the persistent presence of plaque acids... read more »

Oral cancer, which includes cancers that occur in the lip, the mouth, the throat, the tonsils, or the salivary glands, can be fatal. When oral cancer is not detected early, it requires intensive treatment like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Detecting oral cancer early is important for successful treatment. Oral Cancer Signs In addition to coming to your regular dental checkups,... read more »

If you want to maintain white, brilliant teeth, then our dentist, Dr. Craig Chlebicki, has some good news for you. There are things you can do to maintain your beautiful smile even though there are many culprits of tooth discoloration. Other than whitening your teeth with whitening treatments, you can avoid or lessen the effects of the culprits altogether, and... read more »

Do you want to avoid chipping a tooth in Brentwood, California? If so, our dentist, Dr. Craig Chlebicki, is more than happy to help you! Fortunately, there are things you can do to keep your chompers in tip-top shape, and he is more than happy to tell you all about them. First, you can watch your step. If you’re someone... read more »