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The Importance of Dental X-Rays The technology of dental medicine is advancing by the minute. There are now sophisticated techniques for diagnosing and tracking oral cancer, correcting crooked teeth in less than a year, treating periodontitis (advanced gum disease) without surgery, and much more. Yet, when it comes down to diagnosing issues and creating an […]

Do Whitening Strips Actually Work? Whitening strips are among the most popular health and beauty products in Pleasant Hill. Brightening up your pearly whites is a great way to give your smile a boost, and with all the over-the-counter options, there’s no reason not to pick one up and try it out. Dr. Chad Johnson

A Guide to Cavity Prevention Imagine this- you have come to see Dr. Chad Johnson for a cleaning and routine check-up. The cleaning goes well, but then Dr. Chad Johnson tell you that you have a cavity. You’ve been dreading the possibility of this news and now you fear that something must be wrong since

Gum Disease & Birth Defects What is Gum Disease? The short answer: Gum disease is a common gum infection that can become very problematic, but you can prevent it! The long answer: All over your body, tissues have a self-defense mechanism called “inflammation.” When bacteria build up in your mouth, your gum tissue will inflame

Comprehensive Oral Healthcare Includes Cosmetic Dentistry A Beautiful Smile is a Powerful Thing At Veranda Dentistry, we’re passionate about helping patients achieve optimal oral health, which means that along with gentle, thorough cleanings, we provide a good deal of oral hygiene information for patients to sink their teeth into. That being said, we also want

Don’t Eat That: A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Mouth Some foods will help you grow healthy teeth and keep them forever. Some foods will prevent you from growing healthy teeth, or will harm the ones you already have. You can grow and maintain strong, healthy teeth by eating a diet your mouth (and your

Dental Bridges 101 A hole in your smile is never a good thing. It negatively affects your appearance, your eating, your speaking, and your overall sense of confidence and well-being. Let Veranda Dentistry bridge the gap between where you are with your smile and where you want to be! A missing tooth or teeth can

Chocolate is Good for Oral Health – True or False? Most of us were taught when we were kids that sweets like chocolate will rot your teeth. While this may remain true for some types of our favorite sweet snack, that doesn’t mean we have to take it off the menu altogether. In fact, recent

Cosmetic Dentistry – A Beautiful Smile is a Powerful Thing There is a law of nature that “function follows form.” It’s a saying that means that how something looks actually determines how it works. For example, you may own many screwdrivers of different sizes and shapes (form) to loosen all different kinds of screws (function).

Choosing the Right Dentist It’s no secret that Pleasant Hill residents are careful about how they choose medical professionals for their family, but sometimes it’s not easy to find everything you want in a dentist. We at Veranda Dentistry understand that choosing a dentist is no small feat, so we’ve put together this guide to