Dr. Perry Patel, a Grover Beach dentist, has recently released a report with five facts about mouthwash. With these tips in mind, having a healthy oral routine is easier to achieve. Five Facts to Know About Mouthwash Using mouthwash as part of an oral routine is...

–Dr. Perry Patel, an Arroyo Grande dentist whose offices range along the Central Coast, has recently released a report detailing five methods to prevent cavities. These quick tips can easily be incorporated into daily dental health. Five Easy Ways To Prevent Cavities...

–Dr. Perry Patel, the family dentist in Grover Beach, has a few tips to help you keep your toothbrush cleaner and mouth happier. Illness can be spread by saliva, which can carries and spread viruses and bacteria. One of the ways we get sick is from saliva and nasal...

Enjoying the wild open spaces is no reason to leave good dental care and oral hygiene back in civilization. Dr. Perry Patel, family dentist in Avila Beach, has a list of easy to follow dental care practices for the wild woman or man. There's a big concern for both...

Dr. Perry Patel, dentist in Arroyo Grande, advises patients to let the dentist know what kinds of medications they are taking; both prescription and over the counter. Medications can have quite a bit of influence on conditions in mouth and on oral health. Since germs...

“Only dentists like to floss!” is probably the most common myth, but definitely not true. What are the other common myths about flossing? Here is how Nipomo dentist, Dr. Patel, explains why these myths are not true and why flossing is crucial to a lifetime of dental...

These days it feels like everyone is on the go, constantly moving and busy. Some people love the pressures of a busy life, but there can be a few drawbacks, especially to oral hygiene habits. After all— can't brush our teeth in the car, right? Pismo Beach dentist, Dr....

Ice-cold bubbly sodas and ice cream are two popular treats to help cool off on hot summer days. But, they are usually full of added sugar that can lead to tooth decay and other health problems. Nipomo dentist, Dr. Perry Patel has a list of ideas for sugar-free and...

In 2017 the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared opioid abuse is a public health emergency, leading to long-term health problems, even death, for thousands of people. Oral health can be seriously affected by opioid abuse or any other...