Archive for the ‘ Dental Care ’ Category

How To Brush Your Teeth In Under Two Minutes

Hello. I’m Dr. Grey Kantor, here from Kantor Dental Group. I’m here with my two dental assistants. This is Kathy, she’s deaf, and Leanora. Today, we would like to to talk to you about how to brush in less than two minutes. I know, two minutes? I know. You can possibly brush in less than […]

Finding a San Rafael Dentist Who is Right For You

If you have ever googled “San Rafael dentists,” you probably found thousands of websites– and that number becomes millions if you allow Google to show you results from the entire North Bay area. It can feel overwhelming and almost impossible to figure out which dentist is the right one for you. Luckily, there are four […]

Leading Causes of Tooth Pain

There’s nothing worse than a toothache. Tooth pain doesn’t just distract you from the activities of your busy life; it actively makes getting anything done a major challenge. In fact, tooth pain is considered one of the worst pains you can experience— right alongside childbirth and femoral fracture! That’s why dentists dedicate themselves to relieving […]

What Causes Tooth Pain?

Hi. I’m Dr. Grey Kantor with Kantor Dental Group here in San Rafael, California, aesthetic dentistry and implantology. Today, I want to talk about tooth pain. Tooth pain can be really, really terrible. They actually consider it one of the worst pains. That and child labor, and a femoral break, breaking your femur. These are […]

What is Fluoride Varnish?

Hello. I’m Dr. Grey Kantor here at Kantor Dental Group in San Rafael, California. Today I want to talk about fluoride varnish. Fluoride varnish can be really helpful to your teeth, especially if you’ve noticed you’ve been getting more cavities lately, or you just suspect some sensitivity in your teeth. It’s important to put on […]

How To Prevent Bad Breath AKA Halitosis

Hello. I’m Dr. Grey Kantor here in San Rafael, California, with Kantor Dental Group. Today, I want to talk about bad breath, otherwise known as halitosis. How do you keep yourself from getting bad breath? Well, the best way is brushing and flossing. That takes away the bacteria in your mouth, which is the biggest […]

Oral Cancer Screening San Rafael, CA

Hello. I’m Dr. Grey Kantor here with Kantor Dental Group in San Rafael, California. Do you suspect that you have oral cancer? I know it can be scary. However, usually what it is is just some sort of trauma to your mouth. The way you can tell is if you have… If it goes away […]

What Causes Dry Mouth?

Hello, I’m Dr. Grey Kantor with Kantor Dental Group in San Rafael, California. Today, I want to talk about dry mouth. Dry mouth can be very serious for your teeth, in that your saliva protects your teeth from cavities. What causes dry mouth? Well, there’s many things. There’s some conditions that cause dry mouth, but […]

Tooth Extractions: Everything You Should Know

Permanent teeth are meant to last a lifetime, but sometimes the gums or teeth are damaged or decayed so severely that they need to be removed. In other cases, teeth become too crowded or impacted to remain comfortably in the mouth. In these cases, teeth extractions (or pulling teeth) may be necessary. How Is a […]

How Can I Protect My Children From Cavities?

Cavities can be a real problem for a child’s health, even when they still have baby teeth. Unfortunately, many parents struggle to provide children with effective ways to avoid tooth decay and to prevent cavities. In fact, the question we hear most often from parents is “How can I protect my children from cavities?” Regular […]