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October 12, 2018

5 Ways a Cosmetic Dentist Can Help Improve Your Smile

Having confidence starts with a great smile for many people in San Francisco. Straight, white teeth can make a smile look attractive and provide a major boost to anyone’s self-esteem. The good news is no matter what a person’s current dental health is, a cosmetic dentist like Dr. Skoulas can help improve any smile and help each patient achieve their dental goals. Here are five...
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September 28, 2018

5 Tips to Avoid a Root Canal with Proper Oral Hygiene

A root canal is one of the most common procedures performed by Dr. Skoulas in her San Francisco office. There are many reasons why patients may need a root canal and many ways to prevent it from being necessary in the first place. As much pride as Dr. Skoulas has when helping her patients feel better about their dental health by providing root canals, she...
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September 14, 2018

5 Signs You Need a Root Canal

A common misconception about root canals is they are mostly done in an emergency. This is true in some cases, but most of the time a root canal is scheduled early when certain symptoms arise. No patient in San Francisco wants to get a root canal. However, the process is routine for an experienced dentist like Dr. Skoulas, and patients can get back to living...
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August 31, 2018

4 Measures to Prevent Most Dental Emergencies

No one in San Francisco wants to go through a dental emergency, but the reality is one can happen when it’s least expected. Having an emergency dentist in mind and knowing when to call can sometimes be the difference between saving a tooth or having to go through more extensive procedures. Dr. Skoulas is known in San Francisco as being a reliable emergency dentist patients...
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August 17, 2018

3 Ways a Root Canal Can Help You Avoid Dental Implants

There are many reasons why patients in San Francisco may need a root canal, including tooth decay, grinding of the teeth, old fillings, trauma and more. The good news is that a root canal is a routine procedure for a reputable dentist like Dr. Skoulas. Avoiding a root canal could potentially lead to other dental issues and eventually lead to the need for dental implants,...
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August 3, 2018

3 Tips for a Beautiful Smile

Having a beautiful smile is easier than most people in San Francisco think. Of course, everyone has different characteristics when it comes to their dental makeup, so a visit to a cosmetic dentist may be the first step to take. For the lucky people in San Francisco who have naturally beautiful teeth, maintaining their pearly whites comes down to having a great oral hygiene routine,...
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July 13, 2018

What Are My Options for Closing a Gap Without Braces

Does the idea of wearing braces seem more appropriate for pre-teens than for an adult? In competitive, progressive Nob Hill, our patients understand that every detail counts. Confidence and presentation are a must, which is why a distracting gap between your teeth, covered by unsightly braces has the potential to interfere with your success. Dr. Skoulas offers a variety of cosmetic dentistry options to correct...
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June 29, 2018

Early Detection of Dental Problems Can Mean Less Dental Work In the Future

There are many things we have little or no control over; life’s up’s and down’s happen to us all. Unexpected situations arise every day, running the gamut from pleasant little surprises to serious calamities. So, it is comforting to people who do business in the financial district of San Francisco to know that you have power over one of the most important aspects of your...
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June 15, 2018

Creating a Beautiful New Smile with Veneers

When asked to describe a beautiful smile, people all over the world agree that an attractive smile is a harmonious combination of clean, white teeth that are perfectly aligned and proportionally balanced. Although the majority of the population are in consensus about what a beautiful smile looks like, it is an unfortunate fact that most people have some damage to their teeth, some of which...
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April 26, 2018

Breaking Bad Habits Can Help You Maintain a Whiter and Straighter Smile

A bright, radiant smile is the universal sign of happiness, friendliness, and good health. There is nothing that conveys how we are feeling and the state of our physical well-being more than a dazzling smile. People living in the Nob Hill neighborhood understand that it is vital to their careers and social lives to maintain their brilliant, straight teeth and to avoid unhealthy habits that...
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