Blanco Circle Dental Care Blog
Sedation Dentistry with Dr. Klugman
December 23, 2013
A lot of people have different phobias and fears, each unique to the other. A common phobia is fear of the dentist, called dentophobia or odontophobia. Thankfully at Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Klugman is here to calm your qualms about going to the dentist by offering sedation dentistry.
Dr. Klugman is one of only 500 dentists in the state of California certified in sedation dentistry, so you are sure to be in excellent hands. We offer oral conscious Sedation, Nitrous Oxide sedation, IM (intramuscular) and IV sedation. Oral conscious sedation involves orally taking medicine before your appointment, and gives you the relaxed feeling you need. You remain conscious during the procedure, so that you can answer any questions the doctor may have. Nitrous Oxide sedation, also known as laughing gas, is administered through a nasal mask. Dr. Klugman controls the amount of Nitrous you receive, allowing you to have a comfortable experience. As soon as the mask is removed, the effects diminish, leaving no residual drowsiness. IM or IV sedation is often used during long procedures. Being a controlled form of sedation, Dr. Klugman gives you the right amount depending on your anxiety level. Great for patients with a sensitive gag reflex or who suffer from TMJ disorder, this form of sedation allows you to keep your mouth open for long periods of time.
No matter what form of sedation is right for you, here at Blanco Circle, Dr. Klugman and the rest of the team are here to make sure your experience at the dentist is top notch.
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
Help Your Children Have Healthy Teeth
December 9, 2013
Here at Blanco Circle Dental Care, we appreciate the importance of your child’s teeth, and Dr. Bianco is ready and able to start your child off in the right direction. We understand that children may have fears when visiting dentists, which is why our friendly and knowledgeable team is ready to welcome them with open arms.
Child dentistry is very important because it can prevent problems before they arise, and sets up your child for success in the future. A common practice in children’s dentistry is dental sealants. Because a child’s tooth is more susceptible to cavities and decay, sealants provide protection by having a plastic covering painted in the grooves of the tooth to protect from future or further harm. Sealants are primarily applied to premolars and permanent molars, as the grooves are deeper than the other teeth and more susceptible to deterioration.
Along with sealants, fluoride treatments are also involved in child dentistry. Fluoride plays a part in preventing decay, and acts as a magnet for attracting other minerals to build strong teeth like Calcium and Phosphate. Although fluoride does not prevent cavities from emerging, it can certainly delay their arrival, giving your child a better chance to have beautiful, healthy teeth. Establishing routine brushing and flossing habits early on is a sure way of having your child’s smile be as beautiful as possible, and Dr. Bianco as well as the Blanco Circle team are here to make sure your child has an awesome experience.
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
Welcome the New Year with Porcelain Veneers
November 25, 2013
From the birds in the sky to the trees planted in the ground, everything in life ages and weathers. Unfortunately, your teeth are no exception. Over time, things like coffee, tea, and certain foods can drastically alter the look and luminosity of your smile. Luckily at Blanco Circle Dental Care, porcelain veneers are a wonderful option to bring your dull smile back to life in as little as two appointments!
With years of experience and knowledge, Dr. Bianco or Dr. Klugman are experts in cosmetic dentistry, assuring you’ll be in excellent care from beginning to end. We begin your transformation with our knowledgeable team assessing the state of your smile. We ask you questions about how you would like your end result to look, aftercare, and any other concerns you may have. Once we’ve determined if you’re a candidate, we take impressions of your mouth and send them to a lab for you custom made veneers. When your natural teeth are prepared and ready to go, we wrap a thin layer of porcelain around them, and apply dental resin cement to make the veneer permanent. In the end, you’re left with nothing but a beautiful, impeccable smile.
Some of the reasons why porcelain veneers are such a popular choice are because they are stain resistant and can last for many years. They can be used to protect an already damaged tooth, fill in gaps between, and lengthen teeth. Porcelain veneers look very natural, not making it obvious you had cosmetic work done; they can change the way you look at yourself and interact with others. A simple process with everlasting results, schedule an appointment to change your life and your smile forever!
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
Blanco Circle Dental Care Offers Bright White Forever for Dazzling Smiles
October 8, 2013
Here at Blanco Circle Dental Care, we know that having a bright, white smile is important to many of our patients. This is why we offer a great program called Bright White Forever to help make teeth whitening more affordable for our patients.
The costs of teeth whitening treatments can add up, especially because you’ll need more than one treatment to ensure lasting results. Usually a teeth whitening treatment is $350, but if you sign up for Bright White Forever you’ll pay an $89 membership fee. In return, we’ll provide you with custom bleaching trays and a continual supply of whitening gel to maintain your dazzling smile.
In order to participate in Bright White Forever, we have two major rules. The first is that you attend regular dental hygiene visits. You must visit us at least every six months in order to keep receiving your whitening gel. Second, you must give us at least 48 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment. We try to help as many people as possible each day, so if you can’t make your appointment please give us the opportunity to try and fill it so we can accommodate someone else. As long as you follow these two simple rules, you can enjoy a dazzling smile courtesy of Bright White Forever.
If you’re interested in learning more about Bright White Forever or interested in enrolling, please give us a call today. This is a great way for us to reward our patients for attending their regular checkups with a discount on their teeth whitening treatments.
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
Dr. Klugman Has Won Two HealthTap Awards
October 1, 2013
The staff at Blanco Circle Dental Care are pleased to announce that Dr. Gary Klugman has won two awards in the Summer 2013 Top Doctor Competition on HealthTap. These awards are the Top Doctor in the Salinas Region and the Thought Leader in the Salinas Region. He is receiving recognition for helping 92,146 people through HealthTap, making him a recognized expert.
HealthTap is an app for mobile phones that serves to connect people to free, independent and reliable health information. It’s also a good resource for patients to discover and connect with a variety of doctors, physicians and health professionals. Dr. Klugman has been taking the time to use his dental expertise to answer dental questions from patients across the country.
We are excited to see that Dr. Klugman is getting recognition for being his caring, helpful self. Next time you see him, tell him congratulations for all that he does to help share his knowledge. If you have any questions about your smile or dentistry, don’t hesitate to ask! Dr. Klugman loves to help everyone in any way that he can.
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
Crown and Bridge Restorations Can Replace Missing Teeth
September 11, 2013
Missing teeth can occur for a variety of reasons, including damage and decay. No matter the reason why this has occurred, it’s important to replace your missing teeth to restore health and function to your smile. At Blanco Circle Dental Care, we can accomplish this with a crown and bridge restoration.
Crown and bridge restorations are a good way to replace one or a few missing teeth that are in a row. The missing teeth will be replaced with crowns that are anchored to a bridge, allowing for a secure attachment to your smile. The bridge uses the surrounding healthy teeth to serve as anchors to help stabilize and hold the bridge restoration in place.
Whether you’re missing one or a few teeth, it’s important to replace them as soon as possible because you’re leaving the rest of your teeth at risk. We can use a crown and bridge restoration to replace missing teeth and restore your smile. You’ll be able to chew, eat and speak normally once again. Without this important restorative dental procedure, there’s added stress placed on your remaining teeth and they will try to shift out of position to fill the gaps. Give us a call today to learn more about crown and bridge restorations and see how we can help improve your smile.
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
Back To School Dental Checkups in Salinas
September 4, 2013
Here at Blanco Circle Dental Care, we stress the importance of regular dental checkups for all members of your family. Just because your children may still have their baby teeth doesn’t mean that they can skip their dental checkup appointment. Since your children are heading back to school, now’s the perfect time to schedule their next appointment if it’s been a while. These appointments should take place every 6 months.
Regular dental checkups are an important part of preventative dentistry and having a healthy smile. Our staff will inspect and clean your child’s teeth and gums. Any concerns are discovered and addressed to ensure continued oral health. We can also use dental sealants and fluoride treatments to help protect your child’s teeth against decay and cavities. Also, this is when we work with your child to make sure they’re learning proper brushing and flossing techniques.
Help your child start off the school year right with a dazzling smile. All it takes is a call to our office to schedule your child’s regular dental checkup. Give us a call today before the school year is in swing and you’re busy with other activities. Making the time now for dental care will pay dividends in the future.
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
Brighten Your Smile with Teeth Whitening
August 2, 2013
Is your smile not as bright as you’d like? Have you tried over the counter teeth whitening solutions and weren’t impressed with the results? At Blanco Circle Dental Care, we can help with professional teeth whitening. This is a cosmetic dentistry treatment that allows us to remove stains from your teeth, improving the appearance of your smile.
We offer a variety of different teeth whitening systems to best meet the needs of your smile. One in particular is Opalescence, which comes in in-office and at-home systems, as well as a special hydrogen peroxide-based system that only takes 30 seconds.
In-office treatments will give you instantly whiter teeth after only one visit to our dental office. For at-home teeth whitening, we’ll give you custom whitening trays and professional whitening solution. Just wear the trays as directed and watch your smile gradually whiten. No matter which method you prefer, they can all help you achieve a brighter smile free from stains and discoloration.
If you’re not happy with your smile and find yourself wishing it was brighter, there’s no need to despair. Dr. Klugman can use teeth whitening to give you the dazzlingly white smile you’ve always wanted. This is a great cosmetic dentistry treatment that is popular with our patients.
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
ClearCorrect Invisible Braces in Salinas
July 19, 2013
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, we know that our adult patients want a straighter smile without having to wear unsightly metal braces for one to two years. This is why we offer Clear Correct invisible braces, so there’s no longer any excuse to avoid straightening your teeth.
ClearCorrect uses a series of clear aligner trays to gradually straighten your smile. They’re removable and virtually invisible, adding a level of flexibility to your treatment that’s lacking from traditional braces. You can smile with confidence during your treatment because there’ll be no unsightly metal attached to your smile.
We’ll take images of your teeth and use them to create a 3D model of your smile. This will be the basis from which your ClearCorrect aligners are created. You’ll change aligners about every two weeks and come in for periodic checks to make sure your teeth are progressing correctly.
If you’ve been hesitant to get braces because you didn’t want the metal to detract from your personal image, give us a call today. ClearCorrect invisible braces allow us to straighten your smile using clear aligner trays that are practically invisible. We’re here to help all of our patients achieve straighter smiles.
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
Complete Your Smile with Dental Implants
July 1, 2013
Are you missing teeth? Is your smile less than stellar at the moment? Stop hiding your smile from the world and give us a visit. Blanco Circle Dental Care offers dental implants to help restore and improve your smile.
Dental implants are a great choice to replace missing teeth because they’re the restorative dentistry option that functions the most like natural teeth. Also, you won’t need to worry about slippage or other issues associated with dentures. A titanium post will be implanted into your jaw bone, where it will bond over time. This creates a firm base for your dental implant, mimicking the function a tooth root serves for your natural teeth.
A porcelain crown will be custom made to resemble your natural teeth and attached to the post, completing your restoration. We also offer mini dental implants that can help to anchor dentures. No matter what your smile needs, we have a solution that can help replace your missing teeth.
It is important to replace missing teeth to help maintain the health of your smile. Dental implants can be a great option to replace missing teeth and fill in those missing spots in your smile. Give us a call to see if this is the right choice for you.
At Blanco Circle Dental Care, Dr. Gary Klugman and Dr. Christina Bianco provide quality general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry services. Our Salinas, CA dental office serves patients from Hollister, Monterey, Seaside, Prunedale, Marina, Greenfield, Gilroy, and King City. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.