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Cosmetic Dentistry |2 min read
8 Reasons to Choose the CLEAR Alternative to Traditional Metal Braces!
Are you dissatisfied with your smile? You may have dreamed of having straight teeth, but perhaps you can’t get past the idea of having the “metal mouth” look. Did you know there’s a CLEAR alternative? Your friends, family members, and coworkers may not even realize...
Comprehensive Dentistry |2 min read
What’s Living In Your Mouth…and What’s It Doing To Your Heart?
What’s living in your mouth? Why is it there? It’s 11:30 at night. You’ve worked another long day. The kids are finally asleep. All you want is to crawl into bed and close your eyes. Brushing and flossing your teeth seems like a daunting task. You’re sure it’ll be ok...
TMJ Dentistry |2 min read
Find Freedom From Migraines!
Do you or a family member suffer from migraines or severe headaches? Migraines can affect people of all ages, including children, and can completely interfere with the ability to function. Did you know Dr. Santucci may be able to help? 8 fascinating migraine...
Orinda Restoration Reality Check: Avoiding Replacement Could Cost You
One of the questions our Orinda Restoration dentists gets asked frequently is: Why do I need to replace my filling (or crown)? I thought it would last forever? As much as we would love to be able to promise that to you, we can’t. Even with the highest quality...
Cosmetic Dentistry |1 min read
Smile Design: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
“Smile Design,” also referred to as a smile makeover, is the process of improving your smile’s function and overall appearance by means of one or more cosmetic or restorative procedures. A personalized Smile Design treatment plan can provide solutions for: • Missing...
It’s Been a Year of Smiles!
We’ve had a great 2014 here at Jess Santucci DDS and you, our valued patients, play a big part in our success! Your continued support means the world to us. By choosing Orinda Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Santucci, you ensure that we’ll be able to provide...
3 Reasons to Love Your Smile
On a scale of one to ten, how proud are you of your smile? Would you say a six? Three? Even less? If you feel self-conscious, embarrassed, or disappointed with your pearly whites, then likely you’re striving to keep your grin on low profile. Doing so, however, means...
Cosmetic Dentistry |2 min read
Should I Be Whitening My Teeth?
By now you probably already know that in Orinda teeth whitening is quite popular! Why not? Who wouldn’t want a movie star’s whiter, brighter smile? Could it even mean a boost in your social ratings and self-esteem? A survey conducted by NCBI claims it may!...
TMJ Dentistry |2 min read
Why Does My Jaw “Pop” When I Eat?
Eating can be a noisy business—crunching carrots, slurping soup, etc.—but should your jaw be adding to the orchestra with popping noises? No! If you feel an awkward shifting, locking, or popping in your jaw, you’ve got yourself a problem. A visit to Orinda TMJ...