Santa Clara Endodontics

PUT YOUR TRUST in a specialist! Only about 3% of general dentists specialize in endodontics. For some procedures, an endodontic specialist is the way to go. #endodontics #endodontist #rootcanaltreatment

AN IMPORTANT QUESTION to ask yourself every day is have you brushed today? Comment with a thumbs up emoji if you have! #oralhealth #healthysmile #brushyourteeth

WHEN HALLOWEEN ROLLS AROUND, do you typically choose a costume to scare your friends or make them laugh? #halloween #halloweencostume #halloween2020

WE HAVE THE BEST BOSS! We want to wish a Happy Boss’s Day to our boss and all of the other bosses out there. Thanks for being awesome! #bossday #bestboss #thankyou

WE’RE REMINISCING ON the very first scary movie we ever watched! Do you remember yours? If so, comment it below! #scarymovie #halloween #spookyseason

SEVERAL ANCIENT CULTURES, from ancient Egypt to the Roman Empire, and lasting all the way up to early modern England, blamed cavities and toothaches on a nefarious creature called a tooth worm. Gross! (But, more importantly, false.) We still aren’t sure where this theory came from, but it could be as simple as that they looked at diseased dental pulp and mistakenly thought it was a worm that had bored holes through the tooth. It wasn’t until the early years of the Age of ...Enlightenment that pioneering dentists like Pierre Fauchard debunked the tooth worm theory. Still, they were kind of on the right track. It’s true that tiny organisms cause tooth decay but those organisms are bacteria, not parasitic worms. People didn’t have microscopes to be able to observe bacteria back then, so they gave it their best guess. Points for effort? Even though their theory about the cause was wrong, tooth decay wasn’t a widespread problem historically until sugar (oral bacteria’s favorite food) became a readily available commodity. That’s why we in the modern dental health community recommend cutting back on sugar consumption and limiting it to mealtimes! #toothdecay #history #dentalhistory

IT’S BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH so we’re posting to say that our team supports all those who’ve been affected by breast cancer. We stand with you! #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerawarenessmonth #awareness #putonpink

IT’S NATIONAL DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH, so here’s your reminder that great dental hygiene is one of the best ways to prevent tooth infections! #nationaldentalhygienemonth #dentalhygiene #endodontics

IT’S WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY! We want to make sure we express our gratitude for all that teachers do for their students and communities. #worldteachersday #thankyou #teachers #teacherappreciation

WE FIX FANGS, also known as teeth! #october #endodontics #spookyseason

IT’S INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY and since it’s no secret that we’re big fans of a good cup of joe, we want to hear what your favorite way to order a coffee is! #internationalcoffeeday #coffee #coffeefans

PUMPKIN SPICE and everything nice sounds just about perfect right now! #pumpkinspice #fall #autumn

WHAT'S YOUR band name? Comment with it below! #commentbelow #bandnamegenerator #fun

AN IMPORTANT TOOL for keeping teeth and gums healthy is the toothbrush. That might seem so obvious that it’s not worth saying, but people make a surprising number of basic mistakes when it comes to their toothbrushes. 1. Replace That Toothbrush Regularly Are the bristles frayed or bent? Are some missing? It’s time to get a new one. The ADA recommends that we replace our toothbrushes at least three times a year. ... 2. Take It Slow When Brushing As often as dentists everywhere remind patients to brush for two full minutes, the average is only about 45 seconds. This simply isn’t long enough to get the full cleaning effect. The repeated motions are what clear plaque and food particles away, so don’t skimp! 3. Brush Gently (and Use a Gentle Brush) Cleaning plaque away from teeth is not the same as scrubbing tile grout. Soft bristles and gentle pressure are enough, but brushing hard or using a firm-bristled brush can actually result in gum recession over time. 4. Proper Toothbrush Storage The longer toothbrushes stay damp, the more likely they are to end up smelly and covered in germs. Toothbrushes need a chance to dry out between uses. Store it upright in a place with airflow (but not close to the toilet yuck!). #brushyourteeth #toothbrush #tips