Karen Ho, DDS, Inc Blog

Are you ready to invest in your dream smile with veneers? You’re making an excellent investment because they can last for a decade or longer with the right aftercare. In as few as 2 appointments, you can have the results you want to smile confidently. Although you’re excited to get started, you might be a little apprehensive about 1 step in your treatment plan. You’re going to need temporary veneers for a couple of weeks. Here’s what you need to know to safeguard your smile while waiting for your permanent veneers.

If you or someone you know has suffered tooth loss, then you’re aware of all of the frustrating problems that come with it. From difficulty speaking to feeling uncomfortable with your smile, or even having to miss out on eating your favorite foods – tooth loss can impact your life in a huge way. Thankfully dental implants are a great option to give you back the oral functionality and confident smile you once had, but it’s important that you’re a good candidate for the treatment. Keep reading to learn what oral issues might hinder you from getting dental implants and how to avoid them.

Typically, people think that the best way to disinfect a surface is to spray it with bleach. While this is effective, it’s not the safest bacteria-killing option for people due to it’s nauseating odor and reaction when it comes into contact with skin. That’s why your dentist is using hypochlorous acid, a product that has been used to disinfect surfaces in the hotel, food, and cruise ship industries for over 150 years. Read on to learn more about the benefits of hypochlorous acid and why patient-conscious practices are using it to stop the spread of bacteria, germs, and viruses.

Unfortunately, dental discomfort and even pain can be quite common. For example, you might hurt your tooth biting down on a piece of hard candy or experience sensitivity when eating some delicious ice cream. So, how can you tell when it’s time to visit your dentist for emergency treatment? We’ve written this guide on how to tell when it’s a dental emergency.

As the most common cause and type of dementia, Alzheimer’s interferes with memory, thinking, and behavior to the point where it impacts daily functioning. This serious disease is progressive and currently has no cure, despite the millions of dollars that are spent on research every year. However, recent studies have shown a potentially strong link between Alzheimer’s and gum disease. In this post, learn more about how these two are connected and what your dentist in Campbell can do to help.