The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is located in the back of the mouth and is a hinge that allows us to both chew and talk. The TMJ also takes a lot of abuse from us daily and is susceptible to TMJ dysfunction (TMD). But what exactly is TMJ dysfunction and if you're struggling with it, how...
The holidays are filled with lots of laughter over shared meals with the people you love and with so much to be thankful for this time of year, your oral health should one of them! Here are some delicious fall indulgences that both your mouth and your San Francisco dentist Dr. Kandar will thank you...
Would you believe that veneers have been around since the 1920s? They debuted in Hollywood (no surprise) but porcelain veneers have come a long way from the red carpet and are surprisingly more common and more natural looking today than you might suspect. If you're considering veneers, it's normal to have questions. Here are some...
What is CAMBRA? A Benefit to Patients Several years ago, Peter Rechmann, DMD, PhD, professor of Preventive & Restorative Dental Science at UC San Francisco’s School of Dentistry, saw a patient who was convinced that she needed a new set of dental crowns. “That sounded good for my practice, but I didn’t do any crowns...
