Millbrae Dental Care

Changing Lives One Smile at a Time

Dentistry and Your Health - A Direct Connection

Relationship between oral health, dentistry, and physical health, neck, jaw, back, mental health

Historically dentists were known for general and family dentistry such as filling cavities, extractions, crowns and root canals (yikes!). What our patients are finding out is over the past twenty years there have been many advancements and changes in the services that dentists offer. Not all dentists go the extra mile to complete these advanced trainings, but at Millbrae Dental Care, we have. Why?

Your dentist sees more than just your teeth

It is no surprise to see articles in the Wall Street Journal Health Section or to hear a news report that your oral health and dental hygiene is directly related to your overall health. Studies have shown that periodontal disease is linked to heart disease, diabetes and even depression symptoms. Leading doctors have shown that the position and health of your teeth and gums is directly related to TMJ pain, migraine headaches, sleep apnea and neck back and shoulder pain. And all of the above influence how well you sleep, whether you snore or not and how severe sleep apnea is. The fact is, a well trained dentist will look at more than just your teeth during your exam. Below are a few of the speciality areas of dentistry that I provide to you, my patient.

Areas of Dentistry and Oral Health

• General & Family Dentistry - Cavities, fillings, cleaning, fluoride, exams etc.
• Restorative Dentistry - Crowns, bridges, rootcanal therapy, inlays, onlays, etc.
• Cosmetic Dentistry - The beautiful smile you’ve always wanted - Veneers, Lumineers, etc.
• TMJ Pain Relief - Neuromuscular dentistry can eliminate TMJ pain and other symptoms
• Sleep Apena - Dentists trained in Sleep Apnea appliances are helping patients sleep well
• Diabetic Patients - Special treatment to help diabetic patients keep their healthy smile for life
• Smokers - Helping smokers stop and even reverse damage to their gums and teeth
• Post Heart Attack & Heart Surgery- Taking care of your smile can also take care of your heart!
• Cancer Screening - Dentists recognize cancerous cells long before the symptoms surface