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Countless adults are saddled with some form of gum disease. Some struggle with basic gum inflammation, referred to as gingivitis. Others have extensive damage to the bone and tissue that support the teeth. If your gum disease goes untreated, it is possible you might lose one or several teeth. Gum Disease Basics Most people are […]

A cracked, broken, or decayed tooth can be painful, especially when eating. Tooth damage can also cause infection if left untreated. Porcelain dental crowns are sturdy restorations for restoring damaged teeth. Expertly placed at Pleasant Hill Dental, porcelain dental crowns give you a healthy, brilliant smile. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Cheng Zhu to save […]

The typical adult understands the importance of visiting with a general dentist at least once every six months. However, the oral health of infants and children is often overlooked as parents tend to assume immediate professional dental treatment is unnecessary from the get-go. The truth is pediatric dentists play a vitally important role in laying […]

Pleasant Hill Dental understands that dental fear or anxiety can prevent you from getting the dental care you need. Dr. Cheng Zhu offers sedation dentistry in Pleasant Hill, California, to ensure everyone enjoys dentistry in our office. Whether you have mild or severe dental fear, we have several sedation dentistry options to make your dental […]

Imagine having the smile of your dreams without enamel reduction! That’s right! Let’s create your gorgeous smile by polishing your teeth before applying tooth-colored bonding material. Dental bonding in Pleasant Hill, California, enhances the beauty of your smile with a simple, minimally invasive process. Discover your brand-new smile by scheduling an appointment with Pleasant Hill […]

Missing or badly damaged teeth are uncomfortable and unsightly. Eating, smiling, talking or even laughing in public settings will prove awkward if you aren’t comfortable with the look of your teeth. Some people missing teeth go as far as avoiding social settings altogether as they are self-conscious about how their gap-toothed smile looks. If you […]

Root canal therapy treats the center of your tooth (pulp), which houses blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissues. While the enamel protects the pulp, sometimes harmful bacteria can breach this hard protective barrier through untreated cracks, decay, or repeated dental procedures. Do you have an infected/damaged pulp? In the past, dental extraction would be the […]

There is a common misconception that braces, Invisalign and other solutions for teeth-straightening are solely meant for kids and teens. The truth is Invisalign is optimal for adults as well as kids. Most adults prefer Invisalign to braces as Invisalign is translucent and works faster. In fact, Invisalign typically costs right around the same amount […]

Periodontal screenings are essential to oral health. This screening, combined with regular oral exams help pinpoint and combat gingivitis as well as periodontitis, each of which is a chronic inflammatory disease. Unfortunately, periodontal disease, also referred to as gum disease, is common in adults. Gum disease is tied to an array of health conditions ranging […]

Teeth gradually wear down as time progresses. This gradual wear makes the teeth that much more susceptible to damage. Cracks, chips, discoloration and additional oral health care issues will inevitably arise in due time. Such issues have the potential to transform a once-beautiful smile into one that underwhelms. Furthermore, oral health care problems will put […]

When you were young you probably had nice white teeth. But as you grew up you started to notice that your teeth are not as white as they once were and you are probably wondering why. Teeth staining can be a result of a number of things, which we will discuss. As well as what […]

Some dental procedures are invasive and uncomfortable, and this is the reason why in the past most people would rather endure the pain of a decayed tooth than have it removed. Thanks to the discovery of sedatives, dental procedures are no longer a torturing experience for people. Dental sedation is mostly used during an invasive […]