Derek Kolander, DDS

We know the color of your toothbrush doesn't matter as long as you use it at least 2X a day. With that said, given a choice between a blue and red toothbrush, I'd pick blue more often than red. What would you pick? During your cleaning appointment, we can talk about different kinds of toothbrush options available and what might be best for your mouth.

It's been a bad flu season, WebMD has a room by room list of what to disinfect after someone in your home has been ill.

Can't believe this weather we are having! Wishing you the best in 2018!

Hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. Don't forget to floss! It's overly important for your dental health!

As we approach Thanksgiving this coming week, we want you to know that we think we have the best patients! Thank you!

We all know that the ADA recommends getting your teeth cleaned at least every 6 months, but I liked seeing the recommended frequency of cleaning everyday items in our home.

Sensitive Teeth? If you have Sensitive teeth, what is triggering it?

Ever wonder what type of toothpaste you should use? The ADA has this advice. Come see us and we can evaluate any individual needs you might have.

Helpful tips for Halloween on how to minimize the effects of the extra sugar we tend to eat on this day of extra treats!

Many dental insurance plans renew January 1st. What ever benefits you didn't use in 2017, are lost forever. Call us at 916-961-3760 to discuss how you can maximize your benefits this year.

Foods to eat that can make us feel better. These 10 foods are popular today, which is great because they are easier to find and they can fight inflammation.

We can all use helpful tips to keep our kids brushing at various stages of life, reading through these, our family could have benefited from these ideas.

What is your oral health care plan? This is a great basic outline on what you can do to keep your teeth and gums healthy.