You may think you are making a smart choice swapping regular Coke for Diet Coke, but new research says otherwise. A recent study found that sugar-free drinks, including diet sodas and 100 percent fruit juices, are just as terrible for the teeth as their sugary alternatives. Here, Dr. Ricardo Hernandez of Pacific Beach Smile Studio
read moreWith the holidays quickly approaching, you are probably strapped for two things: time and money. Shopping, cooking, hosting and attending holiday events can zap your time and your finances. Dr. Ricardo Hernandez of Pacific Beach Smile Studio is well aware of the stresses of this time of year. However, he would like to encourage you
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There’s nothing scarier to Dr. Ricardo Hernandez than a tooth-destroying cavity. Unfortunately, because of excessive candy consumption, Halloween is primetime for cavities. Dr. Hernandez has seen his office “haunted” around this time of year with patients needing dental treatment to restore the health and beauty of decayed teeth. The good news is that you can
read moreIf you feel nervous or anxious about dental treatment, you are not alone. Millions of people experience dental anxiety, and may put off needed treatment because they are fearful of dental visits. This anxiety might stem from an early childhood traumatic experience, or from another issue such as posttraumatic stress or a mood or anxiety
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