Your friendly Arroyo Grande Dentist Dr. Perry Patel, D.D.S. cares about your dental health. Here are some common ways that you may be wreaking havoc on your teeth that you aren’t even aware of. What you can do to improve the health of your teeth and gums is to floss...

Pismo Beach dentist Perry Patel DDS is dedicated to improving dental health of his patients here on the Central Coast and beyond. What you eat and drink can play a huge role in not just your overall health, but also your dental health. Here is a list of some of...

A new study published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry states that soft drinks and fruit juice are the most significant factor contributing to dental erosion. The Journal of Dentistry found that drinking fruit juice, soda, and diet soda regularly showed an...

Studies have shown that someone’s smile is often the first thing that people notice. But how does one make sure that their smile is the best that it can be? Here, Dr. Perry Patel, DDS, shares his ten top tips to keep your smile tiptop: 1) Get a new toothbrush every...

Sleeping in the same room as a tooth grinder can make for uncomfortable and nerve wrecking nights. “If you wake up with extremely sore jaws and teeth, then you may be a sleep grinder,” says Shell Beach dentist Dr. Perry Patel. Teeth grinding is known clinically as...

Pismo Beach dentist Dr. Perry Patel DDS has recently released a report with useful tips on what parents and children can expect at the child's first dentist visit. Contrary to popular belief, a child’s first dentist appointment should be about six months after their...

We only get one set of adult teeth so it’s very important to take great care of them. We all know how important it is to brush your teeth, flossing and using fluoride mouthwash and toothpaste twice per day. However, it’s also very important to have regular dental...

–Constantly passing on warm or cold drinks because of worry about tooth and gum pain might be an indication that it’s time for “the talk” with Dr. Perry Patel, the local dentist Avila Beach patients turn to for good oral health. Even teeth that are only sensitive now...

Parents know that a healthy mom is the best chance for a healthy baby. A healthy mom also means a healthier future for baby’s teeth. Good nutrition, a healthy lifestyle and pre-natal care can make a difference in both mom and baby’s total health. Dr. Perry Patel said,...