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Our articles, written by our own doctors and staff, are packed with amazing tidbits and facts about what is new in general dentistry, what’s new in our office, and they also have tips on preventive dental care. Though we feel nostalgic about our printed newsletters that we used to send in regular mail, some of which you can see pictured here, we have moved to posting our articles here on our website. Click on any title that interests you below and enjoy!

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Dental Implants

A dental implant is one of the best options for replacing a missing tooth. Unlike other options for tooth replacement, an implant does not rely on other teeth for stability. Bridges and partial dentures require modifications to other teeth, but ...
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Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies

By Dr. Presley-Nelson Vinegar in a “gummy” form has been implicated in serious and rapid tooth decay. Beware of the existence of several brands of apple cider vinegar, and perhaps other vinegars, in this “candy like” form on the market ...
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COVID-19 Update

At this time, Dr. Presley-Nelson and Dr. Fung plan to remain open unless the San Francisco Public Health Department mandates otherwise. COVID-19 surges occur regionally and each area needs to react according to their own situation. San Francisco dental offices ...
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Dr. Presley-Nelson’s Dental Office Re-opening

We hope this letter finds you and your family well; we have missed you. We are re-opening after the Coronavirus restrictions, and while many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our office’s commitment to your safety. Infection ...
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Dental Implants: Replacement Teeth That Look and Feel Like Your Own

By Dr. Presley-Nelson A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that a periodontist places into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have ...
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Bruxism-Clenching and Grinding

By Dr. Presley-Nelson DO YOU CLENCH AND GRIND YOUR TEETH? Many patients can answer that question with a resounding “Yes!” Others are unsure but suspect that they may do so unconsciously and/or in their sleep. SO WHAT?  SO WHAT IF ...
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Cracked Tooth Syndrome

by Dr. Presley-Nelson Cracked tooth syndrome is a group of symptoms and occurrences that can be an annoying problem for a patient and a diagnostic challenge for a dentist. At one time this syndrome was called, “Green Stick Fracture” in ...
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Reversible and Irreversible Pulpitis

By Dr. Presley-Nelson To understand how we determine when root canal treatment is necessary, you need to understand the nature of pulpitis. WHAT IS PULPITIS? It is inflammation of the dental pulp. The pulp is the nerve and blood supply ...
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Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder

By Dr. Presley-Nelson Sometimes referred to as TMJ or TMD, this is a common malady in today’s high stress world. If you have tenderness in the joint area in front of your ears, pain or headache in the temple region, ...
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What is an Abscess?

By Dr. Presley-Nelson The word abscess conjures up the mental picture of a fluid or pus filled area of infection in our minds, such as an abscess on an injured leg that needs to be cleaned out and medicated. This ...
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For many years our dental office published its own newsletter on paper, which was mailed to each patient household. You can see some examples pictured above. Our newsletter often featured artwork commissioned from young patients and it had a yearly joke contest which many patients competed in. It was lots of fun but when it came time to go electronic, we switched to dispensing information on our website, saving many trees from our hearty mailers.

This doesn’t mean that our doctors quit writing! Now you can read our doctors great articles right here on our website, and you can keep up with what’s new in the office on our blog, Facebook, and Twitter. All can be accessed easily through this website, see the buttons above. Not all dentists take such an educational approach with their patients. Dr. Presley-Nelson and Dr. Fung are well educated, keep up with the latest, and enjoy sharing their knowledge with their treasured Family of patients. Enjoy!

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