A confident smile goes a long way in imparting confidence and engendering goodwill. So when you cover up a gummy smile, you’re doing more than hiding your gums from the people around you. You’re also depriving them of your natural radiance, and you’re depriving yourself of a complete and genuine...
Have you noticed you have bad breath a lot of the time? Has it become an embarrassing issue that causes you to reach for gum or mints more often than you think you should? In many cases, bad breath has a direct cause, such as the things you eat or...
A crown or a bridge is often necessary when you’ve damaged or lost a tooth. But crowns and bridges are best suited to different situations. Aman Bhullar, DMD of The Glen Dental in San Jose, California, explains what you need to know about crowns and bridges and which is right...
Everyone should get a dental checkup every six months. People who get regular checkups are less likely to develop dental disease and serious dental issues. A routine checkup involves two parts: a dental examination and a cleaning. If any issues are found, your dentist will create a treatment plan to...
Lots of people suffer from dental anxiety. It's one of the most common phobias in the United States. Dental anxiety can make you want to put off or avoid dental visits. But, it's important to get regular dental care to keep small problems from developing into serious ones. At The...
If you’re among the 15% of U.S. adults who avoid the dentist because you think that dental procedures are painful, then you haven’t yet experienced sedation dentistry. Whether you have a cavity, a tooth that needs to be pulled, or another problem that must be resolved to preserve your oral...
We’ll be the first to admit that spending an hour in the dentist's chair isn’t nearly as enjoyable as passing the same time with friends, but these short visits do provide you with something to smile about. If your fear or anxiety over visiting a dentist is causing you to...
Few people are born with perfectly straight teeth. The most common way to straighten teeth is with metal braces that are bonded to the teeth and linked with metal wires. Unfortunately, braces can be clunky, take years to work, and affect the wearer’s self-esteem. Fortunately, there is a better way...
You might associate dental veneers with the bright, white, picture-perfect smiles you see on your favorite celebrities and TV personalities, but dental veneers do more than enhance your appearance. At The Glen Dental in San Jose, California, Aman Bhullar, DMD and his experienced team of dental professionals provide dental veneers...
Keeping your natural teeth for a lifetime is ideal, but for many people, injury, illness, or severe periodontal disease can leave you without all of your healthy teeth intact. When this happens, there are a variety of solutions, including dentures. Under the direction of Aman Bhullar, DMD, the experienced team...
Not only is your dental health important for keeping your pearly whites dazzling and decay free, but the condition of your mouth can also affect the health of your body. Researchers have discovered that periodontal (gum) disease is linked to a number of other illnesses including heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis,...
A reported 1 in 5 Americans over age 65 have none of their original teeth left. This is a large portion of the senior population, and many other elderly Americans suffer from other forms of tooth decay and gum disease, which can lead to a complete loss of teeth. Accidents...
When you’re missing teeth, normal activities, like eating and talking, can be challenging or embarrassing. But there is a solution. Because they look and function like your natural teeth, dental implants have fast become the preferred fix to missing teeth. At The Glen Dental in San Jose, California, Aman Bhullar,...
If only you were born with a perfect smile. The truth is, most people have tooth imperfections that affect the appearance of their smiles. Whether due to genetics, an accident, or too much coffee, having crooked, chipped, or stained teeth is a common cosmetic concern that many people hide behind...
Millions of smiles around the world come compliments of Invisalign®. The FDA-approved system straightens teeth using a series of individually designed, removable, clear plastic aligners. Since 1998, this innovative system has been used to correct a wide- range of orthodontic issues, including, underbites, overbites, and overcrowding. At Glen Dental in...