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...

Everyone loves having a bright, white smile. But we all love our favorite foods and beverages, too. Some of the foods we love the best can stain our teeth over time and our smiles are not so bright after a while. Not to despair! Dr. Perry Patel, the dentist for Arroyo...

There is a difference between natural tooth loss during childhood and adult tooth loss. Childhood tooth loss, unless tooth is lost to an injury, is a natural process when the body is growing new teeth. Dr. Perry Patel, the Pismo Beach dentist, believes it is important...

It’s more than just nagging when the dentist says, “Brush and floss daily. Get your teeth cleaned. Get a good dental exam.” Dr. Perry Patel, the family dentist in Avila Beach, reports that a dentist’s primary concern during a dental checkup is making sure there are no...

Extracting wisdom teeth, those pesky molars that cause pain and swollen jaws, is a very common dental procedure that prompts patients to ask “Why we do have wisdom teeth if they wind up being pulled?” Nipomo dentist, Dr. Perry Patel answers the top questions patients...

–Thumb sucking is natural for infants and toddlers and is not something parents should worry too much about up to 4 years of age, but past that the habit can contribute to dental problems. Grover Beach dentist, Dr. Perry Patel has recently released a report to help...

–“We sometimes take out teeth for granted,” said Arroyo Grande dentist Dr. Perry Patel. “Other than daily brushing and flossing, and regular checkups we seldom think about our teeth unless it’s baby’s first tooth, that first visit from the tooth fairy, or a...