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Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
posted: Jul. 02, 2024.

On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of Read more
Dental Emergencies while Traveling
posted: Jun. 25, 2024.

You’ve planned your dream vacation. Your reservations are made. You’re packed and ready. You’ve even scheduled a dental checkup at our Camarillo, California office to make sure you catch any Read more
The Best Snacks for a Healthy Smile
posted: Jun. 18, 2024.

One of the most frequent questions that the doctor and our team hear is about what kinds of snacks are best for a child’s dental health. Sugary snacks are inevitable Read more
Five Tips for Taking Tots to the Dentist
posted: Jun. 11, 2024.

Toddlers are notoriously balky about strangers. But their first dental visit should not be cause for fear and tears. Nor should you assume that getting your toddler to Michael Potts, Read more
The Truth about TMJ
posted: May 28, 2024.

TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your Read more
Toothaches and Abscesses
posted: May 14, 2024.

With the doctor, emergency dental care is only a phone call away. Dental problems are uncomfortable and should always be treated as soon as possible to prevent them from getting Read more
Electric Toothbrush Innovations
posted: Apr. 23, 2024.

If you’re happy with your manual toothbrush, read no further. But if you’re looking for more options than “firm,” “medium,” or “soft,” there’s a world of electric toothbrush innovations out Read more
Make Every Day Earth Day
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.

Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read more
Five Clues That It’s Time to Replace Your Toothbrush
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.

Your dashboard lights up when you need an oil change. Your smoke detector beeps when you need to switch out the batteries. But when it’s time to replace your toothbrush, Read more
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 02, 2024.

Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge Read more
The Effects of Biting Your Nails
posted: Mar. 26, 2024.

Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids Read more
Three Must-Have Dental Treatments
posted: Mar. 19, 2024.

There are numerous options for dental treatments out there, so how do you choose which are right for you? Our experts at Michael Potts, DDS have handpicked the three must-have Read more
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.

At Michael Potts, DDS, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read more
Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.

A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their Read more
The Purpose of a Dental Crown
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.

A dental crown, otherwise known as a cap, covers an infected tooth and can vary in function, depending on the position of the tooth. Crowns cover all the visible parts Read more