Tooth pain can be unbearable—whether it’s an intense throbbing or a dull, lingering ache, it often signals a deeper problem that requires immediate attention. At Beveridge Dental, Dr. Stephen Beveridge and his skilled team provide fast, reliable solutions to help you overcome dental pain and safeguard your smile. Conveniently serving the communities of San Jose,…
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How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Improve Your Smile and Self-Esteem in San Jose
Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. It’s a window to your personality and you can say much without a single word. But, if you feel self-conscious about your teeth, that window might remain closed. For those in the South San Jose area, including Los Gatos and Saratoga, CA, Dr.…
4 Important Reasons to Floss Every Day in the Los Gatos Area
At Beveridge Dental, we believe maintaining good oral hygiene in the Los Gatos area is essential to overall health and wellness. Your teeth and gums are the foundation of great personal health. Most of us in the Los Gatos area brush our teeth twice a day. This is good practice and makes for a good…
Preventing Gum Disease At Beveridge Dental
Categories: Dental health, Gum disease
Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached…
Gap-Tooth Smiles Aren’t Quite As Adorable Anymore
Have you lost teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don’t grow back. (And a jack-o-lantern smile doesn’t look as cute as it did when you were five.) If you have had teeth extracted or if your teeth are compromised by staining, decay,…
When It’s Better Not To Brush
Categories: Dental health, General Dental
Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the critical job of shielding teeth from constant use and the continual assault of chemicals in food and drink. Enamel also protects tooth nerves from hot and cold food and beverages. That’s why enamel loss often causes tooth sensitivity.…
