“Do you floss daily?” It’s the question many patients dread hearing. Why? Because some people skip out on that step even though Dr. Santucci, a top Orinda dentist, emphasizes how important it is to your oral health. So here is a fun, informational...
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Lifestyle |2 min read
Top 3 Vacation Dental Tips
“We’re going on vacation!” These words elicit thoughts of relaxation, good times, and getting away from the daily stresses of life. Whether you’re escaping the snowy cold of winter to visit a sun-drenched climate or making the most of the months when the...
Lifestyle |1 min read
American Heart Month: Show Some Heart
Every year, 600,000 Americans die from heart disease, becoming the number one killer among women and men. Heart disease is known as the “Silent Killer” because of its practically nonexistent symptoms, and many organizations have invested massive research to preventing...
TMJ Dentistry |2 min read
Easing TMJ Pain with 5 Important Steps
What makes daily activities such as speaking, biting, chewing, and laughing possible, even enjoyable in Orinda? Your TMJ (temporomandibular joint), which is hard at work. When the muscles, tendons and bones that make up the TMJ are relaxed and in balance, your jaw...
TMJ Dentistry |1 min read
The Great Imposter
im-pos-tor noun im-pas-ter one who deceives others by pretending to be someone else TMJ is called, “The Great Imposter”, because it’s symptoms mimic the symptoms of many other diseases. A better way to say this is that there is no way the average...
Comprehensive Dentistry |2 min read
Vitamin D: Does it Help Fight Against Cavities?
As a parent, you simply want what’s best for your child, and that includes achieving a healthy set of teeth. Of course, it’s easier said than done. Your child’s desire for junk food, sugary drinks, and a general lack of enthusiasm towards brushing and...
Comprehensive Dentistry |2 min read
How Often Do I Need a Cleaning?
The idea of going to the dentist rarely elicits the same enthusiastic response as going out to your favorite restaurant or catching the premiere of a new blockbuster movie. In fact, going to the dentist often gets a bad rap—so much so that many will put off dental...
Office News |1 min read
Welcome!……Finally!
You know when you go on a job interview or a college interview and they ask you,”what’s your biggest fault?” Like we’re going to say, “I have narcolepsy and I fall asleep every 20 minutes”. No, we say,”I work too hard”,...
Office News |1 min read
Not Goodbye…See You Soon!
It is with a sad heart that I tell you that Sabrina is no longer with our team. She has made the awesome decision to be a stay home mom. Look at those two angels, can you blame her? Sabrina was with us for over four years. When I first interviewed her what came...
Office News |1 min read
Your Orinda dentist takes part in giving back to the community
Your dentist in Orinda loves his community, and tries to give back anyway he can. Well Dr. Santucci recently donated a Teeth Whitening Procedure to the Contra Costa County Library’s adult literacy program called Project Second Chance (PSC). At PSC’s recent fundraiser,...