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How To Choose the Best Toothbrush
Choosing the best toothbrush can seem like a daunting task! Here are our top tips to choose the right toothbrush for each member of your family.
How to “Spring Clean” Your Dental Health Routine
In this article, we share a few tips to “spring clean” your dental health routine so your smile is healthy, vibrant, and ready for the new season!
Top 10 Dental Emergencies and What To Do About Them
One of your worst fears is realized: You fell face first onto the concrete, and you felt that front tooth break. Panic mode ensues. What the heck are you going to do now? Don’t panic, we’ve got some answers for you. There are all types of dental emergencies and most of the time, the answer is… Read More
The Best Way to Tell Someone to Whiten Their Teeth
We all know that person with the beautiful teeth and yellow smile. Your boss. Your boyfriend. Your sister. We care about people and want them to look their best. But teeth whitening can be a sensitive subject (no pun intended) and treatments can vary in price and effectiveness. Why should people want a fresh, gleaming smile? What’s the… Read More
8 Reasons to Choose Clear Aligners Over Metal Braces
Have you been putting off getting your smile straightened because you’d rather not be seen with metal brackets and wires all over your teeth? Traditional braces can take years to successfully straighten your smile – all the while you are dealing with eating restrictions, the endless struggle of brushing and flossing around all those wires,… Read More
May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – Don’t Forget Your Lips
May is skin cancer awareness month. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Most cases of melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer, are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. When going out in the Sun, don’t forget your lips are just as susceptible to damage from the Sun’s UV… Read More
It’s A New Year and A Perfect Time to Visit the Dentist
What’s Holding You Back From Visiting Your Dentist? We know the idea of booking your next dental hygiene cleaning and checkup might be low on your priority list. Many people are anxious about visiting the dentist for a variety of reasons. No matter what has held you back in the past, let us reassure you:… Read More
Bone Marrow Donor Registration Event at Grant E. Marcum, DDS
Paso Robles Dentist, Grant E. Marcum, D.D.S. will be hosting a bone marrow donor registration event at his office in Paso Robles. The dentist is teaming up with Sharing America’s Marrow (SAM), a grassroots movement searching for heroes who can save the lives of patients fighting blood cancer. SAM is a campaign started by sisters… Read More
TMJ – Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD)
Ask Your Dentist: What are TMJ and TMD? The temporomandibular joint, commonly referred to as TMJ, is the joint where your jaw connects with the temporal bones of your skull. Discomfort and problems associated with your jaw and the muscles that control it is referred to as TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder). There is no known… Read More
Laser Treatment for Apthous Ulcers (Canker Sores)
What is an Apthous Ulcer? Oral Apthous Ulcers (Canker Sores) are one of the most common types of mouth sores. They are a painful round or oval ulcerations that form inside the mouth. They have a white membrane-coated center that is surrounded by a red border. (as shown below) These lesions first appear as a… Read More