5 Tips for Calming Your Dental Anxiety
Missing dental appointments due to phobias not only can prolong your dental discomfort, but it can also add to your anxiety because you may feel guilty for missing dental offices. Here are some tips and tricks that will help you relax so you can get the care you need. Having an open dialogue with your […]
Break Bad Dental Habits This Year
Chewing Your Nails This nervous habit can chip teeth and impact your jaw. Placing your jaw in a protruding position for long periods of time can place pressure on it, which is associated with jaw dysfunction. Solution: Stress reduction and holding something to keep your fingers busy if certain situations are triggering. Brushing Too Hard […]
DENTAL MYTHS DEBUNKED!
Brushing at certain times of the day does have an impact on your oral heath. Brushing your teeth at night prevents food particles from sitting on our teeth which contributes to tooth decay over time. Brushing teeth in the morning fights bad breath and decay. It is recommended that you brush right after consuming foods […]
Why You Should Visit Your Dentist This Winter Season
Whatever your December festivities look like, Palo Alto dentist, Dr. Hansen want to make sure you keep your oral health a priority even during all the holiday hustle and bustle. This time of year is actually an ideal time to schedule one of your bi-annual dental check-ups and here are some reasons why! Winter Travel […]
Fall Foods That Are Great For Your Teeth
The holidays are filled with lots of laughter over shared meals with the people you love and with so much to be thankful for this time of year, your oral health should one of them! Here are some delicious fall indulgences that both your mouth and your Palo Alto dentist, Dr. Hansen will thank you […]
How Your Dentist Celebrates Halloween
Learn how Palo Alto dentist, Dr. Hansen make the idea of a healthy Halloween less scary with these tips – and tricks! Wait Until The Last Minute Our team has no problem celebrating Halloween all month long, but the one thing Palo Alto dentist, Dr. Hansen suggests putting off the longest is buying the candy. […]
September: National Gum Care Month!
In honor of National Gum Care Month Palo Alto dentist, Dr. Hansen want to encourage the health of all their patients with some educational information about oral care and gum disease. Gum disease – or periodontal disease – is a long-term infection in your gums that if left undiagnosed and untreated results in loss of […]
Summer Time Sleep Apnea Tips
Summer is one of the best times of the year, with longer days and warmer weather, but the extended hours of sunlight and festivities all day and night can really do a number on your sleep schedule. Palo Alto sleep apnea specialist, Dr. Hansen wants to remind you how important it is to be aware […]
Dental Emergency Travel Tips
Sunscreen ✓ Travel Pillow ✓ Toothbrush ✓ Dental Emergency?! No one ever plans on having a dental emergency, especially while on vacation! Whether you are traveling for fun or for work it’s important to know what you can do if one pops up on your itinerary. Palo Alto dentist, Dr. Hansen have some tips that […]
Men’s Health Month and Sleep Apnea
We all know June means Father’s Day is right around the corner, but did you know that June is also Men’s Health Month? Palo Alto sleep apnea specialist Dr. Hansen wants to help celebrate and encourage the health of all the fellas out there with some educational tips about a very common but serious sleep […]