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You probably don’t give much thought to your saliva, but it performs many important jobs. In addition to helping you speak and eat, it keeps your teeth strong, helps prevent cavities from…

When you need a job done well, you rely on a trained expert. The same applies to your oral health. If it’s been more than six months since your child and/or you have been to a dentist for a…

Imagine a cob of corn with peanut butter between all of the kernels. Now visualize how much of the peanut butter would be able to be removed using just a toothbrush. Not all of it, despite how hard…

The comprehensive dental examination we provide for our patients at the offices of Escalon Family Dental goes far beyond simply checking their teeth and gums. Our dentists and hygienists are also on…

Most people have the privilege of being able to drink and eat whatever they want and whenever they want. It’s a luxury we take for granted until a problem—such as a cavity—comes…

We live in demanding, stressful times, and the day-to-day pressures we feel can be internalized in ways that can trigger many responses by our bodies. Nearly half of dentists recently surveyed by the…

At the office of Escalon Family Dental our friendly, highly skilled staff is committed to providing a comprehensive array of preventative and treatment services delivered with our patients’…

When was the last time you tossed your current toothbrush for a new one? If you can’t remember, then you definitely must read on. Your toothbrush is the top tool in your arsenal of dental-care…

Many of us have a case of it when we wake up — morning breath. But for some, morning breath sticks around all day, every day. They suffer from halitosis, or bad breath, which can take a toll…

Gums (gingivae) play a crucial part in good oral health. Their dense tissue seals our teeth, protects the soft tissues underneath and covers the roots. Gingivae are firmly attached to the jawbone…