Tis the season of love, generosity and, of course, gift-giving! While most people focus on their family and friends during the holiday season, it’s also important not to neglect taking care of yourself. The end of the year is an ideal time to treat yourself to a...
The winter holiday season is approaching, and it feels as though Thanksgiving is just around the corner. As everyone begins to devote their time and thoughts to friends and family, we want to take a moment to express just how thankful we are for the most important...
Halloween is a fun time of year for kids (and often adults!) to get dressed up in fun costumes and head out to Trick-or-Treat. While you enjoy the festivities, it’s also important to focus on safety. Being a part of the Pleasanton community, we just want to make sure...
October is Orthodontic Health Awareness Month! According to the American Academy of Orthodontics, “Straight teeth not only look good, they also give you a good bite…so it’s easier to bite, chew, and speak.” That means receiving proper care from an AAO orthodontist...
Did you know your dental benefits reset every year? It’s true. If your dental insurance plan, like most is on a calendar year, you will lose out on all unused benefits after December 31st. That means this is a great time of year to take advantage of everything your...
When you think about orthodontic care for your child, you likely picture them potentially having braces or aligners as a preteen or teenager. However, there are actually several reasons why your kids should be evaluated by an orthodontic specialist much sooner, with...
As the beginning of the school year draws near, many children are excited to participate in their favorite fall sports. That also means it’s time for parents to get their children fitted with sports mouth guards. But why does your child need a mouth guard? Because it...
Now is the time of year where we recognized all of the wonderful dads out there by wishing them a Happy Father’s Day. In recognition of this special time, we wanted to do our part to help those in our lives recognize the great dads in their lives. Here are 10 gifts...
If you drink soda often, your smile is vulnerable to enamel erosion and tooth decay, which are two dental issues that can result in tooth sensitivity and tooth extraction if you’re not careful. So, it’s best to avoid these two problems as much as possible. You can do...
Many people are afraid of the dental office and everything that is associated with it. If you want to keep your child from becoming one of those people, there are some things you can do. Those things are: -When you come into Republic Dental for a checkup, bring your...