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Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

At Harbor Dental, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Santa Cruz, California area Read more
Benefits Of Teeth Whitening
posted: Nov. 19, 2021.

Wondering what professional teeth whitening can do for you? Who doesn’t want a whiter smile? If all you’ve noticed in your selfies this year was a yellow smile, then it might Read more
Mamelons
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Quick trivia question: define “mamelon.” Some kind of warm blooded animal? No, not a member of the mammal clan, but good guess. A fruit of the gourd family? Nope! There Read more
Stress and Your Oral Health
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

Stress symptoms—which include high blood pressure, severe aches, and insomnia—may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is the culprit when in Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
What are dental crowns?
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

A dental crown is often called a “cap.” A dental crown covers all of the visible parts of the tooth and has many functions and reasons for placement. There are several Read more
Don’t Wait for New Crowns
posted: Oct. 15, 2021.

Who says that you need multiple appointments to get a dental crown from us? Not anymore! Technology has made it so easy for us to have access to just about everything Read more
Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

You might suspect that your wisdom teeth are starting to emerge, but knowing the signs of impacted wisdom teeth can help you be more proactive about your dental care. Impacted Read more
Fall’s in the Air? Think Fall Dental Care
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons Read more
How do I know if I’m at risk for oral cancer?
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s Read more
Dental Filling Options
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

You’ve made an appointment at our Santa Cruz, California office to treat your cavity, the decayed area has been removed, and the site has been cleaned and prepared for a Read more
Are you at risk for oral cancer?
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States, with more than 8,000 dying every year from the disease. Oral cancer has a higher death rate Read more
Keep Those Teeth Shipshape, Matey!
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.

September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day” Read more
Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last Read more
Whitening an Artificial Tooth
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

It’s a bit of a contradiction: you are justifiably proud of your beautiful dental work, but you don’t want it to be obvious when you smile. Dental prosthetics such as Read more