It is beyond important to have a healthy body. However, many people don’t heed the advice of trained professionals or listen to their own bodies on what it’s telling them. There are the main diseases that affect the lungs, the brain, and the heart, but how about what’s going on with your oral health? The…
Here’s what we know about this generation. They are go-getters. They are poised and ready to make essential changes to society. Are they smiling enough? That all depends on the subject matter, as most in-touch Centennials are serious about their work and passions. The trade-off though is that they get to experience the fruits of…
How these two go hand in hand are the determinants of your general dental health. Aging happens to us all; it’s simply a wonderful fact of life. Whereas our mouths signify symptoms or persistent conditions that can prevail if we neglect them, the aging of our teeth lands in the mirror, first and foremost. We…
Paying attention to our teeth begins in childhood. What we eat, how we play, how often we visit the dentist, each step along the way towards adulthood becomes integral in our overall dental health. Children are particularly vulnerable to tooth problems early on, as their teeth and jawbone are forming and setting the stage for…
When you replace missing teeth with dental implants you’re making a lifelong investment in the health and appearance of your smile. The key to keeping your dental implants healthy for a lifetime is to maintain proper oral care your entire life, and not only during the healing process. To help ensure the longevity of your…
Missing teeth can damage the appearance of your smile but they can also pose risks to your health. As the new year rolls around why not fix your smile and boost your confidence with dental implants. Dr. Albers, our Santa Rosa dentist can you help start the new year off on the right foot by…
While dentists are a huge part of keeping your teeth healthy, hygienists are important members of the dental team that make sure your visit goes smoothly and you walk out with a stunning, clean smile. At Dr. Harry Albers, DDS Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, your Santa Rosa dentist wants to recognize these unsung heroes and…
This Halloween, some houses will be putting teal-colored pumpkins out for trick-or-treaters. While at first glance, it may seem like they have odd taste in Halloween decor, there is actually a meaning to their blue-ish green pumpkins. Learn about the FARE organization and how their Teal Pumpkin Project is benefitting millions of kids throughout America….
Are you happy with your smile? For some who answer yes, their answer isn’t as enthusiastic as it could be. All it takes is one tooth to reduce the luster of your smile, diminishing its brightness. With veneers, you don’t even have to repair your damaged teeth to take your smile to the next level….
If you’re missing even a single tooth, your oral health could suffer. Since 36 million Americans go through life with no teeth at all and 120 million are missing at least one, tooth loss has become a major problem. While the obvious effect of missing teeth is that it can affect eating and speaking, there…