Berkeley Smiles

Although coffee paired with a doughnut sounds like a delicious, energy-boosting start to your morning, consider the effects these sugar-packed morsels have on your dental health.

Whether you are 80 or 8, your dental health is important!

If you’ve been using floss daily, by the end of the year the total length will be the perimeter of a baseball diamond!

It’s really starting to feel like fall is in full effect. That means the pumpkin spice is abundant. Enjoy a cup, but don’t forget to drink plenty of water too! It may be pumpkin spice, but it is still coffee, which can stain your teeth if they are not cleaned properly.

"Peace begins with a smile." - Mother Teresa

For optimal oral health, you should be brushing twice a day and flossing every day.

When was the last time you had your teeth examined and cleaned? If it has been more than six months, give us a call to schedule an appointment!

Make sure your mouthwash is not just a cosmetic one that will only treat bad breath. Truly effective mouthwash will have antimicrobial agents and fluoride that will actually promote oral health.

Plaque can also build up on your tongue. Not only can this lead to bad mouth odor, but it can lead to other oral health problems. Gently brush your tongue every time you brush your teeth.

Egyptians used a form of toothpaste over 5,000 years ago.

Thumbsucking is a natural reflex for children. However, after permanent teeth come in, sucking may cause problems with the proper growth of the mouth and alignment of the teeth. It can also cause changes in the roof of the mouth.

Snails are very small, but they have thousands of tiny teeth all lined up in rows.

It's Monday, but keep smiling!

Unsupervised recreational activities like skateboarding and roller-blading can also result in injuries. We can recommend a custom-fitted mouthguard to make sure your child's smile stays protected!