Why Professional Cleanings are Important
posted: May 16, 2023.

Regular dental cleanings and checkups at our San Francisco, California office are an excellent way to ensure everything is A-OK in your mouth. There’s a reason the American Dental Association Read more
Wishing all our moms a happy Mother’s Day!
posted: May 09, 2023.

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read more
Summer is Almost Here: Tips for a bright, white smile!
posted: May 02, 2023.

Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Mission Dental. Everyone wants a glowing Read more
Common Wisdom Teeth Problems
posted: Apr. 25, 2023.

Have you ever wondered why people have wisdom teeth? These are a third set of molars that come in behind the rest of all your other teeth, usually during early Read more
Earth Day
posted: Apr. 18, 2023.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
Toothaches and Abscesses
posted: Apr. 11, 2023.

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
Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?
posted: Apr. 04, 2023.

April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read more
Common Emergency Visits: From lost fillings to broken dentures
posted: Mar. 28, 2023.

You never know when you're going to experience a dental emergency, but if you do, it should give you peace of mind to know that emergency dental care is available Read more
Most Valuable Dental Treatments
posted: Mar. 21, 2023.

At Mission Dental, we work to find a dental plan that will work best and most effectively for you. But we’ve found that three treatments tend to be the most Read more
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.

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. 07, 2023.

At Mission Dental, 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 of Read more
Why are my gums shrinking?
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.

If you’ve noticed that your teeth have appeared to be longer, you may be suffering from gum recession. This is a common problem among adults, and can result from several Read more
Nutrition Tips for Healthy Kids’ Smiles
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.

The grown-ups in your life want you to have a healthy, happy smile. That’s why they help you brush and floss, and make sure you come see the doctor for Read more
Valentine's Day History
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.

Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people Read more
My mouth is dry. What can I do?
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.

Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into Read more
Do You Have A Cavity?
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

Sometimes cavities are hard to avoid. Our team at Mission Dental wants you to know you aren’t alone when it comes to getting cavities. They can appear in both children Read more