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Helping your child learn good dental habits as early as possible can set them up for a life of good dental health, and brushing is an important dental habit! Here are a few tips from Dr. Garcia to help you teach your children good brushing habits (and technique!):1.    Teach Them the 2X2 RuleThe general rule…

At the dental office of Roderick A. Garcia, DMD, we’re very big proponents of smiling. Smiling is a universal symbol of happiness and friendliness; it’s one of the first facial expressions an infant learns.Because we love smiles so much (and we think the start of the New Year is a great reason to smile), we’re…

Recent studies have found links between poor oral health and poor overall health. Laying a good oral hygiene foundation for your child is more important than ever.Dr. Garcia has a few tips to help you lay the foundation for a healthy, beautiful smile for life:1.    Take Your Kids to the DentistYes, you should take your…

Your smile is one of the defining features of your face. But not everyone is happy or comfortable with their smile. Cosmetic dentistry can give you a smile you're proud to show off!According to a recent study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), a healthy and attractive smile can help you appear more…

When your kids play sports, you know they're probably going to suffer an injury of some sort. And unfortunately, dental injuries can happen often.But which sport has the highest rate of dental injuries? The answer may surprise you.Because it is a high-contact sport, it would make sense that football would have the highest rate of…

The holidays are a sweet time — spending time with friends and family you may not otherwise see during the year.  But sweet treats are also in abundance throughout the season, which isn't so good for your smile or your health.With all the sweet treats, how can you avoid them? Dr. Roderick Garcia, DMD has…

One of the most common fears people have about going to the dentist is the idea that their teeth are in such bad shape, they will feel ashamed and embarrassed. The fear of embarrassment often prevents people with minor dental problems from getting their teeth checked out by a dentist sooner—and that only makes their…

Did you know that blind athletes smile in victory just the same as their seeing counterparts? Although these athletes are born blind, and have never seen a smile, they know how to because smiling is innate. The ability to smile isn't taught, we were born with it!That said, it is culture, not nature that determines…

Do you drink soda every day? If so, you may be setting yourself up for tooth decay similar to that experienced by people addicted to illicit drugs!One study by the Academy of General Dentistry found that people who drank 2 liters of carbonated soda per day exhibited the same signs of dental erosion as those…

Whether you're mom, dad, grandma or grandpa, you probably know a thing or two about first aid when a child gets hurt. When it comes to dental emergencies, even small wounds can seem like a catastrophe—the gums, after all, are extremely sensitive and rich with blood vessels. Even small dental injuries tend to bleed!If your…

If your bite is uneven a bite adjustment may be necessary. This involves slightly adjusting(grinding) on selected teeth that are out of alignment to make teeth contact more evenly. This procedure takes heavy pressure off some teeth and redistributes biting forces more evenly.All of this allows the teeth, jaw, and muscles to function properly. Symptoms…

You don't have to struggle anymore with loose and ill fitting dentures or partial dentures. There are several options we offer to take the hassle out of struggling with dentures or partials.  Denture or partial denture relines may be all that is necessary to make the fit better. Using the appropriate material and the appropriate adjustments can make…