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There are many things we never thought we would have to deal with in this lifetime, and then 2020 happened. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world on its side, creating panic and difficulties for most Americans. Regardless of how you feel about wearing a mask, you have most likely had to wear one this…

Do you have an imperfection in your smile that you wish you could change? Do you think that repairing your smile would cost too much money and that only the “rich and famous” get to have a perfect smile? Well, at Peninsula Dentistry, we are here to let you in on some good news: You…

Every time I go to the drug store to buy toothpaste I am bombarded with options for mouthwash. I’ve never really used mouthwash as a regular part of my dental routine. Should I start? If so, how do I know which mouthwash is best? This is a great question! Unless otherwise specified by your dentist,…

As a parent, you have more responsibilities for your children than you probably knew that you signed up for. It is so fun to find out the gender of your baby, plan a nursery, and choose a name – but the list of responsibilities adds up throughout the years of parenthood. Dental care is one…

Dentist offices are beginning to reopen after the Nationwide quarantine, yet the services that many practices can offer are limited. This can be frustrating to people who are most likely to choose springtime as the time each year to have their teeth professionally whitened. Spring is the time when people are starting to get excited…

The COVID-19 pandemic that has hit the world has truly turned American’s businesses upside down. Shutting down normal operations in order to slow the spread of Coronavirus has caused a national emergency. The development of COVID-19 has led the American Dental Association (ADA) to issue a recommendation that all dental practices nationwide reduce their practice…

Billions of people consume sugary or sweetened beverages every day throughout the world. Sweetened beverages have become so popular here in America that vending machines and “super-sized” drinks are available on almost every corner in cities throughout the United States. The truth is, while these beverages are tasty, they are not healthy – especially for…

Your oral health is incredibly important to your overall health. The state of your mouth is a huge indicator of your general quality of life. Therefore, making your oral hygiene a priority will benefit every area of your life. Flossing your teeth daily and brushing twice a day are the two most beneficial things that…

There are certain times when you just know you need to see a doctor. Perhaps it is for a broken bone or an infected toenail or even lingering headaches that do not go away. Any abnormal occurrences with your health or parts of your body that are in pain or are not functioning correctly need…

One of the most appreciated advancements in dentistry in the last decade has been the development of white fillings. Also referred to as tooth-colored fillings, white fillings allow patients to have cavities filled without the embarrassment of dark spots on their teeth from amalgam fillings. White fillings are a very subtle way to restore the…