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Every Day is Earth Day
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more
Detergent Foods: Clean your teeth while you eat!
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.

Did you know that there are certain foods you can eat which help to clean your teeth? We call them "detergent foods." In dentistry we look at the impact of Read more
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 02, 2024.

What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Encinitas, California office, now is an excellent time to schedule Read more
Hypersensitive Teeth
posted: Mar. 26, 2024.

It is common to experience dentine hypersensitivity, with symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. Why does it happen and how do you know if this sensitivity is something to be Read more
The Best Snacks for a Healthy Smile
posted: Mar. 19, 2024.

One of the most frequent questions that the doctor and our team hear is about what kinds of snacks are best for a child’s dental health. Sugary snacks are inevitable Read more
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.

Millions of people, around Encinitas, California and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may Read more
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.

At Michael Klein, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One of Read more
Dangers of Alcohol and Oral Health
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.

We often have patients who ask, “Can drinking alcohol affect my oral health?” There are, in fact, a few reasons why that martini may not be good for your pearly Read more
How many times a day should I floss?
posted: Feb. 20, 2024.

Flossing is one of the most important parts of your oral care routine. Many patients know they need to do it but find it difficult to fit into their busy Read more
Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read more
Chewing Gum: Fact and Fiction
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.

Remember all the things your parents would tell you when you were growing up to scare you away from doing something? Like how lying might make your nose grow, misbehaving Read more
Sippy Cups
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.

What a milestone! The transition from bottle to sippy cup is one of baby’s first steps toward toddler independence. And like all first journeys, some helpful guideposts come in handy. Read more
What is hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and, Read more
Three Must-Have Dental Treatments
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.

In dentistry, there are a wide variety of treatments, everything from elective procedures to those that are necessary and potentially lifesaving. So given the slew of treatment options, how do Read more
Chipped Your Tooth? Now What?
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.

Accidents happen. Next time you’ll wear your mouthguard when you skateboard, never use your teeth to open anything, and carefully step away from your grandmother’s hard candy dish. But what Read more
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more