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Montclair Dental Care and their dentist Dr. Kenneth L. Childers, offer residents in Oakland, California, quality dental bridges to enhance their smile and make sure the form and function of their mouth remain intact. When a person loses one or more teeth, it can throw off their bite pattern and gradually start to erode the […]
Losing permanent teeth can be disheartening, as there’s no way to regain natural teeth. You can, however, replace them with the next best thing – dental implants! Natural-looking teeth implants from Montclair Dental Care in Oakland can fill the gaps left by missing teeth to complete your smile beautifully. Why Choose Implants as Replacement Teeth […]
Good oral hygiene habits are learned at an early age. Dr. Kenneth L. Childers and the staff at Montclair Dental Care, Oakland, California, begin teaching their young patients good oral hygiene habits as soon as their parents start bringing them to our office. Even our adult patients can have their good oral hygiene habits reinforced […]
One of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures seen today is teeth veneers. These thin porcelain pieces are designed to look and feel like natural teeth and are used to cover a range of unsightly teeth issues. Common use includes porcelain veneers for gaps and unnatural spaces between teeth. Dr. Kenneth L. Childers at Montclair […]
Almost everyone has a thing or two about their smile they’re unhappy with and would like to change. It could be anything from chipped teeth to discolored, gapped, or misshapen teeth. Through cosmetic bonding, Dr. Kenneth Childers can correct these imperfections to boost your smile’s appearance. Teeth bonding treatment from Montclair Dental Care in Oakland […]
The primary purpose of a dental filling is to stop decay and preserve the structure of your tooth. Your Oakland dentist will remove the decay and harmful bacteria destroying your tooth and fill it with composite resin material to seal it from further infection. Most people choose composite fillings as they’re the same color as […]
If you have a beautiful smile, you’re likely to smile more often. That’s obvious, of course, but there are some health benefits to smiling that we often don’t think about. When we smile more, the act of smiling automatically lifts our moods. People who smile more often have more robust immune systems, and studies show […]
If you or a family member suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, there are solutions in Oakland, California. Dr. Kenneth Childers offers a sleep apnea treatment that is more affordable than a CPAP machine, and this treatment is also much more comfortable. Sleep apnea can be terrifying. Severe cases can have a person waking up and […]
While some folks may be born with perfectly aligned teeth, healthy smiles are created through good routine dental hygiene practices. And while oral ailments such as gum disease do possess a genetic component, anyone can still encounter these issues if they don’t take care of their teeth. This is why Dr. Kenneth Childers with Montclair […]
For decades, patients have relied on dental bridges to restore scattered missing teeth or a single missing tooth. Over the years, new advances such as dental implants have enhanced the effectiveness of these oral devices. And here at Montclair Dental Care, Dr. Kenneth Childers is an experienced dentist who’s been creating natural-looking dental bridges for […]
Almost 50 percent of middle-aged Californians have lost at least one tooth because of periodontal (gum disease) or tooth decay. According to the California Department of Public Health, nearly 70 percent of residents 65 and older have undergone a dental extraction because of gum disease or advanced decay (not including wisdom teeth extractions). The good […]
The appearance of your teeth is essential for many reasons. Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, which can affect your self-confidence. If your teeth are discolored, chipped, or missing, it can be challenging to feel good about your smile. At Montclair Dental Care in Oakland, California, we provide natural-looking […]
When tooth decay or damage strikes, tooth fillings are the eponymous hero that saves your teeth from further damage. But because cavity filling is a standard procedure, most patients aren’t bothered with the materials used. However, at Montclair Dental Care, we value your health, and that’s why we use medical-grade materials to restore your smile. While cavity […]
Have you ever heard of a Hollywood smile? Of course, you have! A Hollywood smile is a white, bright, and dazzling smile. This type of smile is often seen in celebrities and other public figures. While you may not be a Hollywood star, it doesn’t mean you can’t have a Hollywood smile of your own. […]
In recent years, dental bonding has become a popular cosmetic procedure for correcting several dental problems. It is a simple and minimally invasive procedure that can be used to improve the appearance of your teeth. It entails using a tooth-colored resin material, applied to the surface of the teeth and hardened using a special light. […]