Braces can help you achieve the smile of your dreams. But you may have also wondered, can you whiten your smile with braces? Here are the facts and some helpful tips for brightening your teeth while undergoing orthodontic treatment. Can You Use Whitening Treatments?...
Ask Your Pleasanton and San Antonio Dentist: Don’t Let Bad Breath Ruin Your Valentine’s Day!
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Feb 8, 2019 | Dental Hygiene, Oral Health
Valentine’s Day often creates opportunities for closeness. Whether it is heading out on a date or spending time at home with your spouse, the holiday is all about celebrating couples. If you have bad breath or halitosis, those intimate moments may not be as enjoyable....
Ask Your Pleasanton Dentist: Causes & Cures for Bad Breath
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Dec 15, 2017 | Dental Care, Dental Health, Dental Hygiene, Oral Health
Everyone wants to be remembered, but being known for your bad breath isn’t likely what you had in mind. A lot of people are self-conscious when it comes to their breath, but that doesn’t mean you have to be. There are a lot of causes for bad breath, or halitosis, but...
Ask Your Pleasanton Dentist: Did George Washington Wear Wooden Teeth?
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Mar 10, 2017 | Dental Hygiene
Oftentimes, we remember the facial expressions and smiles from famous portraits like that of George Washington. However, we rarely know the true story behind them. George Washington’s adult life was plagued by tooth loss and tooth decay. Did you know that George...
How to Floss Effectively
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Sep 8, 2016 | Dental Care
There have been many articles posted online over the past several years claiming that there is little scientific backing to the practice of flossing. This has been incredibly unfortunate because those studies have been misrepresented by the internet’s love of...