Would like to know the benefits that dental sealants can offer? Did you know that dental sealants are safe for almost any age beginning at six when a child’s first set of molars begin to grow in? Dental sealants work by attaching directly to your tooth enamel for an additional layer of protection. A dental sealant can lower your risk... read more »
Sometimes, a tooth can be lost because of severe decay, gum disease, an injury, or another issue. If you have one or more missing teeth, Dr. Ron Hernandez may recommend a dental bridge in Fremont, California. A dental bridge is made up of two dental crowns with a replacement tooth in between. The dental crowns are placed on the teeth... read more »
The magnificence of dental implants can often be found in the beauty and durability they can provide. With dental implants, you can replace missing teeth with natural-looking artificial enhancements that can fill out your face and get you back on track to positive oral health. To learn more about dental implants, look below: What are the benefits dental implants can... read more »
Do you have a painful toothache because of an infected or inflamed tooth? Have you been advised to have a root canal performed to return your tooth to normal function? If so, you are not alone. Root canal therapy is commonly employed to relieve tooth pain and save a tooth. If you are reluctant to have a root canal, take... read more »
As a new year has come once more, it is important to know the benefits of practicing optimum oral health care habits on a daily basis. This includes brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing every day as well. If your oral hygiene is not sufficient, plaque buildup can occur on your teeth, which can promote tooth decay and... read more »
Do wish to brighten your smile but you’re not sure you want to go through the time-consuming whitening treatments that are often offered? If so, our Ron Hernandez, DDS dental team has some good news for you! We have the perfect treatment you’re looking for, and that’s Zoom! Whitening. Zoom! Whitening in Fremont, California, is a simple and effective treatment... read more »
If you looked at your teeth under a powerful microscope, you would find that the surfaces of your tooth enamel have tiny pores and textures. These areas can sometimes trap tiny staining particles from dark foods and beverages. In time, these stains can penetrate deeper into the tooth enamel. The depth of the stains will determine the most effective method... read more »
Throughout the course of an average day, the natural bacteria in your mouth and the acidic foods and beverages you consume can degrade the mineral density of your tooth enamel. If it’s not counteracted in some way, this process of demineralization can cause microscopic pores and textures to form within your teeth. If left untreated, the demineralization can expose the... read more »
If you take good care of your teeth but have misalignments or unsightly curvatures, there are options for you to fix them without sacrificing the benefits of good hygiene. What was once a near impossible task to clean around large metal wires and brackets, is not merely a relic of the past. Invisalign® orthodontic aligners work to stay non-invasive while... read more »
At this time of year, the dental practice of Ron Hernandez, DDS, in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, want to encourage our patients in Fremont, California, to consider how important a healthy smile is to one's overall well-being. Just consider this; according to the findings of Dr. Lissa Rankin in her bestseller, “Mind Over Medicine”, happy people live up to... read more »