“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” -Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, there was no way to replace teeth that were lost to trauma or decay. We are fortunate to live here in Santa Barbara at a time where there is a permanent technologically-advanced […]
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Are You Ready To Smile Again, Santa Barbara?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Most Santa Barbara residents have plenty of things to smile about. However, there are some Santa Barbara and Goleta folks who avoid smiling at all costs. Are you one of those people who cover their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of you? Have you been […]
The King Dental Group Guide To Dental X-Rays
Categories: General Dentistry
Don’t know a periapical from a bitewing? Today’s Santa Barbara dental blog takes a look at dental x-rays. Panoramic If you have ever stood in a huge camera apparatus and struggled to stay motionless while an automated camera made one slow pass around your head, then you have had a panoramic x-ray taken of your […]
3 Cavity Fighters For Santa Maria Kids
Categories: Family Dentistry
Most Santa Maria parents know children’s oral health basics: brush regularly, reduce sugar intake, limit snacking, and get adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. King Dental Group recommends three additional tools for preventing cavities in toddlers and children. Sealants Fluoride supplements Oral rinses Resin dental sealants are applied by your Santa Barbara dentist. […]
