Don't Even Think About Skipping! Understandably, you may find yourself skipping a dental appointment now and then. We recognize that life events and unforeseen circumstances can sometimes get in the way. Of course, we appreciate you letting us know as [...]
Protect Your Health with a Dental Checkup Don't put it off any longer. Have you been neglecting your dental care? Is it past time for a dental checkup? If so, consider choosing Jennifer L. Moran, DDS in Salinas, CA. We [...]
Custom-fitted Mouthguards in Salinas, CA Mouthguards can protect teeth during contact sports and other risky activities. Accidents happen... and dental injuries during athletic competition are an all-too-common occurrence. Once a tooth is cracked, broken—or worse, knocked out—there's no going back. [...]
And Come Visit us at Jennifer L. Moran, DDS, Inc.! Professional teeth cleanings and dental checkups in Salinas, CA As a patient, receiving regular dental checkups and cleanings (along with proper at-home brushing and flossing) is the best thing you [...]
Deep Cleaning Dental Appointments in Salinas If it's been a while since your last check-up, we may recommend a deep cleaning. Even if you brush and floss regularly—tartar, plaque, and/or calculus accumulates on teeth in those hard-to-reach places. If this [...]
Root Canal Therapy Halts Pain Many patients associate "root canal" with pain. In fact, this procedure is about pain relief. Toothache/tooth pain is commonly due to the buildup of pressure inside an infected tooth. When the nerve is damaged, conventional [...]
As we grow older, it's natural for changes in our mouths, gums, and jawbone to occur. However (thanks to preventive dentistry) people nowadays are keeping their natural teeth longer and longer. Prevent Tooth Loss as you Grow Older Neglect is [...]
The Answer is... Maybe! Mouthwash, or mouth rinses, are primarily used to remove food debris after brushing and flossing. They provide a pleasant taste, freshen the breath, and (depending on the active ingredient) can also protect against plaque & bacteria, [...]
What is Bruxism? Bruxism is the clenching or grinding of teeth. It's a fairly common habit with about 1 in 3 exhibiting the behavior, yet most don't even realize they're affected. That's partly because bruxism can occur while sleeping at [...]
Have you ever wondered why doctors and dentists ask you to open wide and say, "Ahhhh?" It's true that we dentists are looking for cavities and tooth-related problems, but the tongue and other soft tissues can also be an important [...]
