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What Dental Device Does TV Host Vanna White Keep on her Nightstand?
posted: Dec. 29, 2014.
Here's an interesting tidbit of information on Wheel of Fortune host Vanna White: like many people, she grinds her teeth at night. In a detailed interview with Dear Doctor Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Wear Your Orthodontic Retainer
posted: Dec. 26, 2014.
OK, so you've been getting orthodontic treatment for what seems like a long time, and finally, your braces are about to come off! Now you're home free, right? Well, almost… Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Braces Are No Hurdle for Olympic Track Star
posted: Dec. 11, 2014.
Lashinda Demus holds the U.S record in the 400 meter hurdles, with a time of 52.47 seconds, the third fastest ever recorded. While her twin 5-year-old boys cheered Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How to Keep Your Toothbrush Clean
posted: Dec. 04, 2014.
Your Turlock dentist Cesar Acosta tells you how to prevent germs from lingering on your toothbrush. Hopefully everyone out there is spending enough time taking care of their smiles even when they aren’t Read moreCategory: Oral Health, Dental Procedures -
Six Ways Saliva Helps Your Mouth and Body Stay Healthy
posted: Nov. 26, 2014.
While it doesn’t garner the star power of blood, saliva is still an important bodily fluid. A true multi-tasker, saliva contributes in many ways to the function and health Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Actress Katherine Heigl Straightened Her Smile with Invisalign Clear Aligners
posted: Nov. 11, 2014.
Many adults these days are opting for clear aligners to correct orthodontic problems that have long bothered them. Katherine Heigl is a perfect example. She had one tooth that Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dentistry is Changing to Meet Dental Care's Emerging Challenges
posted: Oct. 27, 2014.
Today’s dentist can not only treat most dental diseases and conditions, but can almost prevent disease completely. Our true needs as a society, however, go beyond the dentist’s chair Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Salt and the Problems it May Cause to Your Teeth
posted: Oct. 14, 2014.
Many Turlock patients believe that sugar is the absolute worst for your teeth. We are all familiar with the fact that consuming too much sodium can increase chances of developing Read moreCategory: Oral Health, Dental Procedures -
Kelly Clarkson Gets to the Root of the Problem
posted: Oct. 09, 2014.
Now that celebrities can communicate directly with their fans through social media, we’ve started to see dispatches from some surprising locations — the dental chair, for example! Take singer Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Finding the Right Bacterial Balance for Optimum Oral Health
posted: Sep. 23, 2014.
By the time you reach adulthood, roughly 100 trillion microscopic organisms will have taken up residence in and on your body, outnumbering your own cells 10 to 1. Most Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Importance of Maintaining Your Oral Health
posted: Sep. 16, 2014.
Dr. Cesar Acosta believes that maintaining oral health is important not only for your mouth, but for your whole body. Oral hygiene begins at home and also should involve visits Read moreCategory: Oral Health, Dental Procedures -
Matthew Lewis's Metamorphosis
posted: Sep. 08, 2014.
Remember Matthew Lewis? You've seen him in all of the Harry Potter movies, where he played the bumbling Neville Longbottom: a pudgy, teenage wizard-in-training whose teeth could best be Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Taking Precautions Before, During and After Implants Will Help Ensure Success
posted: Aug. 29, 2014.
One of the many reasons for dental implant popularity is their reliability — studies have shown 95% of implants still function well after ten years. Still, on rare occasions Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
From Model to Mogul, Kathy Ireland Maintains a Sparkling Smile
posted: Aug. 14, 2014.
You may have seen Kathy Ireland on the cover of Sports Illustrated, but did you know that she is now a business mogul? Through it all, Ireland has kept her Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Disease may Affect Other Conditions in the Body - and Vise Versa
posted: Aug. 01, 2014.
As we continue to learn about the delicate balance between the body’s various organ systems, we’re discovering what affects one part of the body may affect other parts. This Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Dental Implants Saved Taylor Hicks' Smile
posted: Jul. 15, 2014.
If (heaven forbid) you were to lose your two front teeth in an accident, and you needed to choose a tooth replacement method, which one would you pick? Once Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures