Hello Santa Barbara residents! Your overall oral health depends not only on healthy teeth but also healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle with the bristle tips aimed at the line where the tooth and gum meet. The […]
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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. […]
Crooked Teeth And Cavities
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Many dental patients in and around Santa Barbara hold the belief that orthodontists only change the look of your teeth. Consequently, they think that the only reason to find an orthodontist in the Goleta, Montecito, or Santa Maria area is if you are interested in cosmetic dentistry. The fact is that your ability to clean […]
Tooth Whitening Dentistry In Santa Barbara
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
One of the easiest ways to brighten your smile is to have your teeth whitened. There are several options when it comes to tooth whitening systems. You can choose from a selection of over-the-counter tooth whitening products at your local Santa Barbara drug store, or you can rely on your Santa Barbara dentist. It is […]
King Dental Group Works To Earn Your Trust
Hello! I’m Dr. Jon King, DDS, of King Dental Group in Santa Barbara. I have been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry since 1967. Dentistry is a challenging and fascinating profession; dentists must have diagnostic skills, dexterity, extensive scientific knowledge, and good visual memory. Dentistry also requires artistic ability. In addition to the technical aspects of […]
Have You Thanked Your Dental Assistant Lately, Montecito?
Your Santa Barbara, Goleta, or Santa Maria dental practice would be a very different place if it weren’t for the competent dental assistants who work there. Today in the Santa Barbara, California dental blog we would like to highlight the importance of these hard workers who are often taken for granted. Montecito dental assistants make […]
Let Your Kids Fight The Evil Cavity-Causing Sorceress
Categories: Oral Health
Your child’s smartphone or tablet could be another critical tool to help them establish effective dental hygiene habits. A mobile app called Toothsavers was introduced in 2014 by a coalition of organizations dedicated to public health. In the exciting Toothsavers game (designed for ages 3 – 6), children try to save characters from an evil […]
The Dental Insurance Industry and The Dentist
Article by Dr. Jim King Dentistry is far more than just a job or a business for us at King Dental Group. It is not only our life’s work, but more importantly it is also our passion. Throughout our many years of a dental career we have always pursued the highest level of preventive and […]
Health Monitoring Vs. Teeth Cleaning
What is the difference between “Health Monitoring Therapy” at King Dental Group and a “Usual Teeth Cleaning” at a traditional dental office? At King Dental Group we believe that prevention is the key to dental and overall health. We boldly embrace the truth that a healthy mouth results in a happy, confident person. Charles Mayo […]
Look Mom! No cavities!
Is it realistic to think a child could go through teen-age years without ever having cavities?Absolutely! At King Dental Group, we believe that with the proper coaching children can get through high school without ever having a cavity, and that is our goal for the children in our practice. You might ask yourself, “How can […]
