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  • Aging and Oral Health

    Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 09, 2025

    As you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one-fourth of Read more
  • Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles

    Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 02, 2025

    Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more
  • Tips for a Tooth-Friendly Thanksgiving

    Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 25, 2025

    Nothing is more welcome at the Thanksgiving table than your happy, healthy smile! Here are some ideas to keep your holiday smile looking and feeling its best. #1 Good Dental Hygiene Doesn’t Read more
  • Is a Lost Tooth a Lost Cause?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 18, 2025

    We’re used to seeing athletes wearing mouthguards at practice or play, because dental trauma is one of the most common (and predictable) sports injuries. But it’s not just athletes who Read more
  • Before You Pop the Top on That Energy Drink . . .

    Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 11, 2025

    We get it. You’re working out and could use a boost. It’s 2 a.m. and that essay won’t write itself (darn it). You’re in the middle of a meeting that Read more
  • Tips for Cold and Flu Season

    Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 04, 2025

    It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus Read more
  • Let’s Make Halloween Treats Less Tricky!

    Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 28, 2025

    If the scariest part of Halloween in Gilroy, California is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion to Read more
  • Mouthguard Q&A

    Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 21, 2025

    Today, the doctor and our team at Kinberly Antrim, DDS thought we would talk about mouthguards, what they are, where to get them, and when to use them. Q: What is Read more
  • The Stages of Gum Disease

    Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 14, 2025

    Taking care of your gums is one of the best ways to protect your smile. But sometimes, we treat our gums like an afterthought when it comes to dental care. Read more
  • October Is Orthodontic Health Month!

    Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 07, 2025

    October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in Gilroy, California, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic treatment Read more
  • Find Out how Your Diet can Cause Cavities

    Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 30, 2025

    Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the best for your teeth. the doctor and our team want you to know which healthy foods can harm your teeth Read more
  • How Tooth-Colored Fillings Improve Your Smile

    Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 23, 2025

    Today’s crowns, veneers, and tooth colored fillings are very natural looking compared to early counterparts. There was a time when dentists placed silver fillings exclusively. This material is still used, Read more
  • Do We Outgrow Tooth Decay?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 16, 2025

    Short answer: No. But, since an answer that short is hardly worth the time it took you to click on the link, allow us to explain further! We tend to think Read more
  • Is periodontal disease genetic?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 09, 2025

    One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball Read more
  • What was your favorite part of summer?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Sep. 02, 2025

    It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team Read more
  • The Importance of Regular Dental Checkups

    Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 26, 2025

    When was the last time you paid the doctor a visit? If you're like many people, chances are it was more than six months ago. We hear the reasons why Read more