posted: Apr. 24, 2024.

You use your mouthguard for sports, wear a nightguard if you grind your teeth, and never bite down on solid objects. But even with all the care in the world, Read more

posted: Apr. 17, 2024.

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more

posted: Apr. 10, 2024.

Baby teeth come with a built-in expiration date. That charming first smile is meant to make way for a healthy, beautiful adult smile. Unfortunately, before they are ready to make Read more

posted: Apr. 03, 2024.

What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Palm Desert, California office, now is an excellent time to Read more

posted: Mar. 27, 2024.

the doctor and our team at Santa Fe Dental know your smile is an important part of your appearance; it can be a source of pride or embarrassment. Everyone deserves Read more

posted: Mar. 20, 2024.

At Santa Fe Dental, we see a lot of patients who are concerned about their bad breath, also known as halitosis. So today we thought we would educate our patients Read more

posted: Mar. 13, 2024.

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more

posted: Mar. 06, 2024.

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read more

posted: Feb. 28, 2024.

If your idea of camping is a quiet walk through the woods before returning to your rustic hotel, your regular brushing habits will be perfect for your trip. But if Read more

posted: Feb. 21, 2024.

Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read more

posted: Feb. 14, 2024.

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read more

posted: Feb. 07, 2024.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more

posted: Jan. 31, 2024.

When you have dental issues or just need routine care, you may try to put off making an appointment at Santa Fe Dental. Common reasons for procrastination are not having Read more

posted: Jan. 24, 2024.

As the field of dentistry advances and the use of technology in the field increases, the concept of minimally invasive dentistry has emerged. Preservation of a healthy set of natural Read more

posted: Jan. 17, 2024.

Sometimes the line between fact and fiction is easily blurred. This is certainly the case when it comes to dentistry, where myths and misconceptions abound. In a bid to put Read more

posted: Jan. 10, 2024.

X-rays have been a function of dental healthcare for a long time. That in and of itself should be good news, because it means we've had plenty of time to Read more