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  • Oral Health during Pregnancy

    Author: Anonymous updated: Feb. 06, 2024

    Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life, as you eagerly wait for the birth of the new addition. Needless to say, pregnancy comes with Read more
  • How Often Should You Have Your Teeth Cleaned?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 30, 2024

    That’s a good question! But first, we’re going to do that roundabout thing where we consider other questions before circling back to our original topic. Trust us, we’ll get there! Why Read more
  • Three Signs You May Have Gingivitis

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 23, 2024

    Gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, is an early stage of gum disease. If you have gingivitis, it’s important to visit the doctor to get proper treatment, since home care Read more
  • Cleaning Your Baby’s Teeth

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 16, 2024

    In the eyes of most parents, nothing is cuter than their baby’s smile. Did you know your little one’s smile (that is, his or her oral health) actually plays a Read more
  • Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 09, 2024

    Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. Read more
  • Tooth Protection and Winter Sports

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 02, 2024

    Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more
  • A Brighter Smile for the New Year

    Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 26, 2023

    The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Kinberly Antrim, DDS, a brighter smile is quick and easy! Given Read more
  • TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them

    Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 19, 2023

    Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is Read more
  • Courting Disaster

    Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 12, 2023

    When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the actual number of dental injuries suffered each year, vying Read more
  • Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!

    Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 05, 2023

    It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read more
  • Canker sores, cold sores, and mouth sores: What's the difference?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 28, 2023

    At Kinberly Antrim, DDS, we know many people have experienced some form of mouth sores or irritation. Some mouth sores are harmless and go away on their own after a Read more
  • Thanksgiving

    Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 21, 2023

    At Kinberly Antrim, DDS, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Gilroy, California area Read more
  • Are baby teeth really that important?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 14, 2023

    Your infant’s first teeth will begin to appear around six to 12 months of age. You might wonder how important these primary teeth really are. After all, baby teeth are Read more
  • Cold Comfort

    Author: Anonymous updated: Nov. 07, 2023

    The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
  • Three Reasons We're Fans of Fluoride

    Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 31, 2023

    Why all the fuss about fluoride? Your dentist recommends it, your toothpaste is formulated with it, most of our drinking water contains it. Just what is it about this mineral Read more
  • The History and Mythology of the Tooth Fairy

    Author: Anonymous updated: Oct. 24, 2023

    While the last baby teeth generally aren’t lost until age ten or 11, most children stop believing in the tooth fairy by the time they're seven or eight. Of course, Read more