When you have a cold or the flu, taking care of your body is important, and that includes taking care of your mouth. If fact, if you’re under the weather, brushing…
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
According to the American Dental Association, the slogan for the 2020 National Children’s Dental Health Month is “Fluoride in water prevents cavities! Get it from the tap!”
The Importance of Dental Checkups
Recent studies have indicated that only one in nine adults in the United States with Medicare also has dental insurance. The adults that do not have dental insurance may not have had a dental checkup in several years, and those with dental insurance could be delaying their dental checkup for unknown reasons. The Centers for...
Let’s Talk About Flossing
Recently, several news reports have attempted to discredit the effectiveness of flossing by claiming that there is no evidence of its effectiveness, the evidence is unreliable, and that it may, in fact, be dangerous. Everybody seems to be weighing-in on the notion of not flossing. I don’t know about you, but, after I floss, my...
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April 28, 2016
Family Dentistry
Comprehensive Dental Service At Foothill Dental Care, we pride ourselves on being a caring and family friendly team of dental professionals committed to providing a comfortable and reliable dental experience for you and your loved ones. We are here to not only help our Livermore clients, but each and every one of their family members...
Preparing Your Teeth For The Busy Holiday Season
As the weather starts to inch its way colder, you don’t need us to tell you that fall and winter are on their way. Fall and winter mark some of the busiest seasons with all of the shopping, parties and vacations jam-packed on the calendar. Unfortunately, these next couple months get so busy that people...
Tobacco: Dangerous for your Oral Health
Although it’s old news that any use of tobacco products can create serious health risks for you and those around you. Even more, it directly relates to many oral health issues people across the nation are facing. Tobacco, whether you are chewing it or smoking it, causes a significant number of health problems including oral...
Teeth Staining Foods and Drinks
At Foothill Dental Care, Dr. Buchanan is asked one very common question: “How can I whiten my teeth?” Many patients find that even though they follow the suggested oral hygiene routines (brushing and flossing twice a day) it isn’t enough to keep your pearly whites, well… white. The truth is that there are a number...
Anxiety Free Dentistry
Once you have experienced Dr. Buchanan’s painless sedation dentistry, like many of our other Livermore patients have, it is extremely likely that you will never be afraid of going to the dentist again! Because you are completely comfortable throughout the sedation dentistry experience, Dr. Buchanan can do years of dental treatments in just one or...
Prevent Tooth Decay with These Foods and Drinks
A scary combination for the future well being of your teeth: overindulgence of sweets, poor oral hygiene and avoiding your semi-annual checkup with your dentist. We understand how taking a bite of your favorite dessert can make your taste buds erupt with joy, however it is smart and responsible to limit your sweet tooth cravings...