Dental Blog
Guides from Soothing Dental on concierge dental care, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, emergency dentistry, and oral health in San Francisco.
How to Get Prescription Toothpaste Online (Without Visiting a Dentist)
Until recently, the only way to buy prescription toothpaste online in the United States was to first sit through a dental appointment, get a paper script, walk it to a pharmacy, and hope they stocked the brand you wanted. In that's no longer true. Telehealth pathways...
Stem Cells in Teeth: Storing Them for the Future!
Recently I came across an interesting idea: tooth bank for storing one's teeth! Why would one want to do that... for the stem cells that are in the nerve chamber of the teeth. Just the same as the stem cells in the bone marrow or the umbilical cord, the stem cells in...
Faster Invisalign & Braces: Do Acceleration Devices Actually Work?
If you have asked your orthodontist whether orthodontic acceleration can shorten your time in Invisalign or braces, you are not alone. Patients ask me this almost every week. The marketing for VPro5, Orthopulse, AcceleDent, micro-osteoperforations (MOPs), and other...
Aetna PPO Dental Tiers & Coverage
Aetna PPO dental coverage involves several tiers, preventive-coverage rules, and network policies that vary significantly by plan. As a concierge dentist who sees Aetna patients every day in San Francisco, I get asked the same question constantly: “What does my...
Delta Dental vs MetLife Dental
Choosing between two of the largest dental insurance carriers in the country is rarely simple. If you are weighing Delta Dental vs MetLife coverage in San Francisco, the right answer depends on your provider preferences, the procedures you anticipate, and how much...
SalivaMAX vs Biotene vs Xerostom: Honest Comparison
If you have been wandering the dry mouth aisle of your pharmacy, you have probably picked up a bottle of Biotene, glanced at SalivaMAX online, and noticed Xerostom showing up in dentist recommendations. Three brands, three different mechanisms, three different price...
Dry Mouth Causes and Treatment SF
Dry mouth feels harmless until it isn’t. Patients in our San Francisco practice describe it as a sticky tongue, a hoarse voice, and a constant reach for water. Over months and years, dry mouth causes and treatment becomes a serious oral health topic. Saliva is...
Nano-Hydroxyapatite vs Fluoride: What the Research Actually Says
For seventy years, fluoride has held the title of gold-standard remineralizer in modern dentistry. Currently, that consensus is being challenged — politely, scientifically, and with growing evidence — by nano-hydroxyapatite (n-HA). The hydroxyapatite vs fluoride...
Bone Grafting Before Dental Implants Guide
If your dentist has mentioned bone grafting dental implant work as part of your treatment plan, you may be wondering why an extra step is needed before the implant itself. The short answer: implants need bone, and when bone is missing or thin, grafting builds the...
Dry Mouth: A Dentist’s Guide to Causes, Risks & What Actually Works
If your tongue feels like sandpaper at 3 a.m., or you find yourself sipping water through every meeting, you already know how disruptive a dry mouth can be. The medical name is xerostomia, and it is far more than an inconvenience. Without enough saliva, the protective...
Dental Emergency San Francisco: What to Do
Dental Emergency in San Francisco: What to Do and Where to Go A dental emergency rarely arrives at a convenient moment. A tooth cracks during dinner. A crown falls out before a presentation. A child takes a tumble at the park. Knowing what to do in those first minutes...
Sleep Apnea Dental Appliance San Francisco
Sleep Apnea Dental Appliance Therapy in San Francisco Snoring keeps your partner awake. You wake up tired no matter how long you sleep. Mornings bring headaches, dry mouth, and brain fog. These are classic signs of obstructive sleep apnea. The good news is that a...
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