Blanco Circle Dental Care Blog
Fact or Fiction? Dental Myths Solved!
August 22, 2014
As you go through life, you develop the ability to decipher fact from fiction. From old wives’ tales to urban myths, there are many stories out there that people are constantly trying to figure out whether they are true or not. Ironically, the same thing goes for your smile. There are many dental myths that people want to get to the bottom of, and we would like to clear a few of them up for you!
One dental myth that may be confusing people is if bleaching your teeth weakens your smile. Fortunately, that is not true! If you are wanting to whiten your smile, you do not have to worry about your smile weakening, as the bleaching gel used to whiten smiles only affects the color of your enamel, not the strength. Though it is common to experience sensitivity after whitening your smile, it does not mean that your smile has gotten weaker.
Another common myth going around regarding your smile is that you should not brush your teeth if your gums are bleeding. Although it may seem to makes sense not to brush your teeth if your gums are bleeding, that is actually the opposite from what you really want to do. If your gums are bleeding, that is typically a sign of plaque and other particles aggravating your gums and other soft tissues. In order to stop the bleeding, you want to brush your teeth thoroughly.
Although it is important to be as informed as possible with many things, one thing you definitely want to know as much as possible about is your smile. Having a healthy smiles often times result in good overall health, and that should give you a reason to smile!
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
Calm Your Fears with Sedation Dentistry
August 8, 2014
There are many things people are afraid of, and one of the most common fears out there is the fear of the dentist. Though the fear may be mild for some, for others, it can be crippling. Having a severe fear of the dentist can cause someone to not get the dental work they need performed, resulting in them living life with an unhealthy smile. Because Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco understand this fear, they are able to offer sedation dentistry to their patients.
One form of sedation that we offer is oral conscious sedation. This involves taking a pill orally prior to your appointment, and causes you to become very relaxed and feel no pain. You will be conscious while your dental work is being performed, letting you be able to answer any questions and be responsive. Because the effects of the sedation will still be in effect after your appointment, it is important to find a loved one to bring you home after your appointment.
The other option we have is nitrous oxide sedation, also known as laughing gas. We administer this form of sedation via a nasal mask, and Dr. Klugman will be in control over how much nitrous to administer. You will not feel any pain, and the effects of the sedation will end when the nasal mask is removed. Lastly, we offer IV sedation, which is most commonly used during long dental procedures. We administer the sedation intravenously, and Dr. Klugman will have control over how much sedation is administered. We will also monitor all of your vital signs, such as your heart rate and breathing. This is an excellent option for those who suffer from TMJ and who find it difficult to keep their mouths open for extended periods of time.
If you feel as though you can benefit from sedation dentistry and would like Dr. Klugman’s help, contact our office today!
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
Have A Perfect Smile with Porcelain Veneers!
July 21, 2014
One of the biggest things people are doing right now is enjoying the warm rays of the summer sun. Barbequing in the back yard and getting bronze on the beach are only a couple of things people plan on doing this summer! One thing people may be overlooking, however, is revamping their smile! If you have crooked, misaligned, chipped, or stained teeth, you may feel as though your smile will never be exactly the way you want it. Fortunately, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco are able to give you the smile of your dreams thanks to porcelain veneers.
The start to getting your porcelain veneers begins with a consultation with one of our doctors. There, they will be able to fully assess your smile in its current state, as well as ask you about your future goals regarding your smile. This will also give you the chance to address any questions or concerns you may have, as we want you to be fully informed throughout the entire procedure. Once it is determined that you are a candidate, that is where the real fun begins!
Your natural tooth is prepared for your porcelain veneers by removing a small bit of enamel. This way, we are sure your mouth has enough space for your new smile! Your custom made porcelain veneers are then added, and are made permanent with dental resin cement. A simple procedure, but at the end, you are left with a completely new smile that anyone would be proud of showing off! If you are curious as to how we can help give your smile the makeover you deserve to enjoy your summer vacation with porcelain veneers, make an appointment today, and the entire Blanco Circle Dental Care team will be glad to help!
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
Getting to the Crux of Bruxism
July 7, 2014
Every person is unique, especially when it comes to the idea of handling stress. Some people bite their nails while others may eat too much food. One of the more common ways people deal with stress is by grinding their teeth. Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, can not only be detrimental to your teeth, but for your entire mouth. With summer being here, there is no doubt you are going to meet many new people and reconnect with old friends and family during the season, and many people think it is important to have their smile as perfect as possible. Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco at Blanco Circle Dental Care are dedicated to making your smile the healthiest it can be, which is why they offer teeth grinding relief for their patients.
With teeth grinding, the continuous pressure and motion on your teeth can damage them, as well as your muscles and tissues surrounding the jaw area. Some of the more common side effects of bruxism include, but are not limited to, a sore jaw, headaches, and earaches. Shockingly, bruxism is most common among women, and is generally found in nearly one-third of the population. Constantly grinding your teeth can also attribute to TMJ dysfunction, which is something serious and should be handled immediately. The temporomandibular joints, located in the jaw, are responsible for allowing your jaw to open and close with ease, and when the integrity of the joints are compromised, it could lead to a much more serious issue in the future.
Luckily, a simple solution to your bruxism woes is wearing a nightguard. The nightguard we provide you with is completely custom made, able to fit your mouth and your mouth only. The nightguard will prevent you from being able to grind your teeth as well as absorb the pressure when you clench your jaw. Although a nightguard usually takes care of the issue, we have many other ways of alleviating your bruxism symptoms. Either way, everyone at Blanco Circle is ready to help you with whatever issue you need, as long as it results in a healthy, beautiful smile!
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
It’s Not Easy Being Green- It’s Great!
June 19, 2014
A tall, ice cold glass of tea is a wonderful way to cool off in the summer heat. A summer staple, tea of all types has been able to cool us down, quench our thirst, and please our taste buds. From black tea to herbal, from peach to spearmint, the options often are overwhelming, but the end results are always delicious! What you may not know is how green tea is able to give you amazing benefits, both to your smile and your body! This summer, we want to make sure you are fully knowledgeable about what type of tea you are drinking and how it can promote your body’s wellness!
One of the amazing advantages to drinking green tea is the fact that it helps with your brain and your heart. Green tea is full of catechin, which are antioxidant that fight off, and have the ability to prevent, cell damage. Studies have proven that drinking green tea is directly linked to having a larger amount of activity in the working memory part of your brain. Also, drinking green tea has been shown to block the development of plaques that have been linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
For those with diabetes, green tea helps been the blood sugar level stable! If you are over worked and very stressed, green tea has an amino acid called theanine, something that can have a calming effect on people. For those trying to lose some weight, green tea can help increase your metabolism, helping you burn more fat calories! There are so many amazing advantages to having a cup of delicious green tea, and you should definitely experience it for yourself!
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
How To Make Oral Care Fun For Your Kids!
June 5, 2014
Many parents may find it difficult to make oral care exciting and fun for their children. Getting your child to brush their teeth may be a hassle, every morning and night being a feat to overcome. Although some parents have come up with creative ways to make sure brushing teeth is fun, some parents still may be wondering how they can get their children to be excited about good oral care. Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco are avid believers in establishing good oral care routines early on, and we have some suggestions for parents who want to make brushing teeth time into fun time!
One of the things parents can do to make brushing teeth time fun for their children is to join them in the fun! Brush your teeth with your children, and it will become a wonderful bonding moment between you. Show your child how you brush your teeth, and let them mimic you. Fun toothbrushes are also a wonderful way to make oral care fun! If your child has a favorite cartoon movie or superheroes, having their toothbrushes match is a wonderful way to get them excited about brushing their teeth.
Another great way to get kids excited about brushing their teeth is to have tasty toothpaste! There are many flavors of toothpastes made especially for children, helping them enjoy the experience much, much more. Making up a song is another wonderful way to get children excited about brushing their teeth. Kids usually respond more to song rather than words, so making the experience a fun, musical one is definitely a way to get the on the right track of wanting to take care of their smile. No matter how you choose to make brushing teeth a fun experience, make sure your child’s smile is the top priority, and accomplishing great oral care will be a breeze!
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
Give Yourself A Fuller Smile with Crown & Bridge
May 30, 2014
If you have an incomplete smile, you may find it hard to be one hundred percent confident in the way you look and in the way you present yourself to others. Many people consider a smile a first impression, and not being confident in the way you look definitely has an effect on the way you interact with others. Having teeth missing from your smile can make a big impact on your oral and bodily health, and Dr. Gary Klugman as well as Dr. Christina Bianco are able to give you the full smile you have always wanted with the use of crowns and bridges.
A crown, also known as a dental cap, is placed atop an existing tooth as to prevent it from any further harm or damage. Looking exactly like natural teeth, crowns are able to give you a healthy, beautiful smile without looking unnatural. There are many reasons why someone would need a crown, such as a cavity that as gone awry and a filling would not be able to take care of the issue. Crowns are also excellent for cracked or fractured teeth, after root canal therapy, or to keep a fixed bridge into place.
Bridges are used to replace a missing tooth, or a row of teeth, kept in place by crowns affixed to remaining teeth. The important thing with bridges is that you must have healthy, stable teeth to act as anchors to keep the bridge properly in place. Because bridges are not able to be moved, you do not have to worry about it moving out of place, being able to enjoy the security of your smile at all times.
If you are curious about crowns and bridges and how Dr. Bianco or Dr. Klugman can help give you a great looking smile in no time, please contact our office and make an appointment! We would love to see you, and will be more than happy to help!
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
Whiten Your Smile Today with Teeth Whitening!
May 23, 2014
The color white is almost always associated with positive thoughts. It represents purity, cleanliness, and creativity. White is also an amazing color when it comes to the color of your teeth! A healthy, beautiful white smile is something a lot of people strive for, and they may think that it is impossible to achieve. Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco are able to give their patients the beautiful white smile they have always dreamt of by using teeth whitening in their Salinas, CA dental office.
There are two ways we are able to whiten the smiles of our patients. One is with in-office teeth whitening. We use Opalescence to whiten your smile, as well as a hydrogen peroxide treatment that takes onto thirty seconds!
Another way to whiten your smile is with our at-home teeth whitening. We still use Opalescence with our at-home whitening, but with this option, we will supply you with customized trays made to fit your mouth and your mouth only. We will also give you a professional-grade whitening solution and instructions on how to use the system. In only a few applications, your smile will be noticeably whiter!
One of the benefits to whitening your smile is the fact that you will have a new sense of confidence. Many people consider a smile a first impression, and when you are confident enough to show off your smile at any given moment, you will have a profound and memorable effect on people. If you are interested in how the doctors at Blanco Circle Dental Care can help give you a whiter smile, make an appointment today, and we will be happy to help!
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
Flossing is More Important Than You May Think
April 15, 2014
A lot of people do not understand the importance flossing has on your overall oral health. Believe it or not, flossing every day can add up to six years on your life expectancy, and it eliminates the potential for heart disease, gum disease, and other harmful ailments. When bacteria are left to harden and turn into tartar, a buildup of plaque can wreak havoc on your mouth in a shorter amount of time than you may realize. At Blanco Circle Dental Care, we want to make sure our patients are will informed to ensure clean, healthy mouth!
In order to floss correctly, you must be sure to maneuver the floss up and down in between your teeth. This will be able to loosen and free any remaining food or bacteria. You must also keep in mind that you have to get below the gum line, and to form a C around the sides of the tooth. Be sure not to press down too hard and damage your gums, as this can only do more harm than good.
Flossing is beneficial, not only in keeping your teeth clean and healthy, but also by being able to control bad breath. Without all of the bacteria left sitting in your mouth, your breath will freshen and help you feel more confident in your smile! Getting into the regular habit of flossing everyday can give you a much better result when you go in for your dental checkups, as well as maintaining overall health in your body!
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
Dental Checkups are Key to a Healthy Smile
April 1, 2014
Whenever it comes to anything you own, there are certain things you have to do to maintain and upkeep the appearance. Cars have to be washed, and silver has to be polished, all in an effort to make sure they look their best. Believe it or not, your smile is no different. Regular dental checkups are a key point in making sure your smile is healthy and beautiful. At Blanco Circle Dental Care, we want to make sure your smile is the best it can be, and Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Blanco are able to deliver just that!
The reason why dental checkups are so important is because it gives us the opportunity to stop an issue before it turns into a serious problem. If your gums and teeth are in bad shape, the rest of your body is as well, so it is vital to make sure everything works in tandem to make a healthy you! When you come in for your appointment, our doctors will inspect every single tooth, leaving no stone unturned in looking for any signs of decay, cracks, or anything else that has the possibility of going wrong. If any of your old dental work is in need of restoration, we are able to offer tooth-colored options, as to make your smile seamless!
We will also be able to administer CariFree cavity testing to make sure your teeth show no early signs of cavity deterioration, as well as make sure your gums are in top shape. We will clean your teeth, removing any plaque and tartar that have the potential of harming your smile. At the end of the appointment, your mouth will feel clean and better than ever! If you are ready for your dental checkup, make an appointment, and let us cater to your smile!
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.