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Water: It’s Not Just for Brushing!
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

We turn on the tap and it comes rushing out. We walk down the hall at work or school and stop at the fountain without even thinking about it. It’s Read more
Thumb Sucking, Pacifiers, and Your Baby's Teeth
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Sucking is a common instinct for babies and the use of a pacifier or their thumb offers a sense of safety and security, as well a way to relax. According to Read more
Creating a Dental Home
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

As a parent, you know how important a happy, relaxed atmosphere is when it comes to making your child feel at home. We would like to make our Tracy, California Read more
My teeth don't line up any more. Why?
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

If your teeth don't line up like they used to any more, you may be suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder, often called TMD. This is a term that can actually Read more
Dental Concerns Fillings Can Treat
posted: Jan. 10, 2022.

How a dental filling from your dentist in Tracy, CA, can save your smile Dental fillings are one of the most important restorative services your dentist can provide. Fillings can repair Read more
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
A Brighter Smile for the New Year
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Tracy Dental Center, a brighter smile is quick and easy! Given Read more
Start Your Day Off with a (Healthy) Smile!
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

If there’s one meal that can claim the title of “Sweetest Meal of the Day,” it’s almost certainly breakfast. Sugary cereals, syrup-covered waffles, oatmeal with honey, cinnamon toast (which is Read more
What Are Implant Dentures?
posted: Dec. 15, 2021.

Implant dentures are a type of denture that is permanently fixed in place like natural teeth. The denture is anchored by dental implants and will not shift or slip when Read more
Plaque Attack? Let’s Fight Back!
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

Plaque is a sticky subject! It sticks to the enamel of our teeth above and below the gum line, and it collects around fillings, braces, and other dental work. Plaque Read more
Tooth-Colored Fillings
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

Once upon a time, silver fillings ruled in dental offices everywhere. For a long time, they were the only option dentists used to close off the spaces on teeth where Read more
Mall Whitening: Why You Shouldn’t
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

A shopping mall is a great place to get lots of errands done in one trip. Department stores, clothing boutiques, specialty shops? So many tempting options all in one place. Read more
Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

At Tracy Dental Center we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter Read more
Protect Your Enamel from Dental Erosion
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

We know that the foods we eat and drink can have a definite impact on our smiles. Staining is an unhappy side effect of many of our menu favorites. That’s Read more
What is Remineralization?
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

“What is the strongest substance in the body?” If this question comes up on trivia night, be prepared to impress your team when you confidently answer, “Tooth enamel!” Tooth enamel? The Read more
Getting Ready for Winter
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more