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Unnumb Your Mouth After Dentist: 5 Methods to Reduce Numbness
Feeling numb after a visit to the dentist is a common, but often frustrating side effect of anesthesia. While it’s normal for your mouth and face to remain numb for..
How Long Does It Take For A Cavity To Develop?
Cavities are among the most common dental issues, yet their development remains somewhat misunderstood. People often wonder exactly how long it takes for a cavity to form and what factors..
Invisalign vs Braces: What’s the Better Choice?
Deciding how to straighten your teeth isn’t always simple. Invisalign and traditional braces are both effective, but each comes with its own set of pros and cons and the right..
Prepping Teeth for Veneers: A Complete Guide to the Process and What to Expect
A confident smile can transform your appearance, and dental veneers are one of the most effective ways to achieve a flawless, bright smile. Whether you have discoloration, chipped teeth, minor..
Conscious Sedation
What Is Conscious Sedation? Conscious sedation helps reduce anxiety, discomfort, and pain during certain procedures. This is accomplished with medications and (sometimes) local anesthesia to induce relaxation. Conscious sedation is..
Do you Suffer From Sleep Apnea?
Do you snore? Your dentist may be an unlikely solution to your problem! Proper sleep is so important for your body. The quality of your sleep can affect your body’s..
New Toothbrush for the New Year
Happy 2020 from your Novato dentist! The new year is the perfect opportunity to establish goals and reset timelines that will help you in the future. Your toothbrush bristles naturally..
Give Yourself The Gift You Want This Holiday Season: A Brighter Smile
The holidays are nearly here. You’ve likely thought about what would make the perfect gift. What could be better than the gift you share with the world every day? Your..
Pumpkin Everything… For Your Health
Our Novato dentist, Sun Costigan, DDS, MAGD, together with our staff wish you a happy Fall! When Fall Equinox arrives, it’s a cue for the menu to include pumpkin everything. This..
What Are Dental Veneers?
Have you ever had acrylic fingernails put on, or seen someone else’s acrylic nails? Congratulations, you have an idea of what dental veneers do. They cover your natural tooth and..
Get your Oral Cancer Screening this April
Each April, our Novato dentist office likes to remind our patients about Oral Cancer Awareness Month. This does not mean that we are only concerned about it one month out..
Graduating? Have Whiter Teeth on your Big Day
In just a few short months many of our Novato dentist patients will walk across a stage in their cap and gown ready to accept their diplomas. As the dentist Novato families..
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