Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Satbir K. Kahlon DMD Family & Cosmetic Dentistry ask us this question, so here’s the scoop.Energy drinks have been on the rise, taking up more and more space on grocery store shelves. Drinks such as Red Bull, 5-Hour Energy, Monster Assault, Rockstar, and […]
Sometimes the line between fact and fiction is easily blurred. This is certainly the case when it comes to dentistry, where myths and misconceptions abound. In a bid to put an end to health hoaxes, here are five dental myths to chew over.Sugar Is the Number One Culprit of Tooth DecaySugar will rot your teeth. […]
Summer brings sunshine and warm weather, and many of our patients begin thinking about brightening their smiles this time of year. A whiter smile is one just one visit away at Satbir K. Kahlon DMD Family & Cosmetic Dentistry!Teeth whitening is safe, quick, and inexpensive. It can be used to correct many tooth discolorations which […]
Happy Independence Day from Dr. Satbir Kahlon and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Americans love to celebrate the anniversary of our country's independence! Today we're devoting the Satbir K. Kahlon DMD Family & Cosmetic Dentistry blog to […]
An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to avoid dental X-rays, but you may want to hold off on that quick judgment. As with any treatment we offer at Satbir K. Kahlon DMD […]
Dr. Satbir Kahlon and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Satbir K. Kahlon DMD Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we sometimes meet parents who assume that since their child's baby teeth, also known as primary teeth, eventually fall out and are replaced, they are less important. But […]
The community health awareness group Oral Health America has reported that 82 percent of adults are unaware of the role that infectious bacteria can play in tooth decay or cavities, and almost three out of five children aged 12 to 19 have tooth decay. Since June is National Smile Month, Dr. Satbir Kahlon and our […]
“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint AugustineFire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American flags being waved in the air on a beautiful day in late May, that is what Memorial Day is all about. It is a federal […]
According to the American Academy of Periodontology, an estimated three out of four Americans suffer from gum disease. In milder cases, the disease is called gingivitis. More severe cases are called periodontitis. Despite the prevalence of periodontal disease (and it is very common), only three percent of people who suffer from periodontal disease get treatment […]
"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert BrowningWe would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their child’s visits to Satbir K. Kahlon DMD Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. Whether it’s driving their kids to regularly scheduled appointments or for “being there” while […]