Hyun S. Bang, DDS

Check out a recent interview Dr. Hyun S. Bang, DDS , Holistic Airway Dentist, had with Health Evangelist Missionary Gabe Arruda on cavities, nutrition, and airway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSVDrIbqFl0

Celebrate Claire's birthday with us! We're incredibly grateful for her outstanding work as our billing coordinator, and we couldn't imagine our team without her. Today, we're taking the time to acknowledge and appreciate Claire for all that she does for us. We hope her birthday is just as wonderful as she is, filled with all the things that bring her joy and happiness. Join us in wishing Claire a very happy birthday!

Happy birthday to our Revive Dental Physician, Dr. Bang, and to our Team Leader, Angelique! Your dedication to keeping our patient's smiles healthy and beautiful is truly appreciated. May this special day bring you lots of joy, laughter, and all the treats you deserve. Cheers to another year of making smiles shine!

Spread the love this Valentine's Day by taking care of yourself and your loved ones' oral health! Book an appointment now for yourself and your family. Love your smile, love your life!

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Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Thea, our amazing Schedule Coordinator! Your ability to navigate through the ever so changing schedules of our Silicon Valley patients and help them through it all is so well appreciated. We are grateful you are here with us.

Happy Birthday to our Patient Education Coordinator, Ailene! You have a wealth of knowledge and always diligent to share with our patients. Thank you for your dedication and we don't know what we will do without you.

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Happy birthday to our Patient Liason, Erica! Your gentle and kind demeanor puts our patients at ease. Thank you for loving our patients and loving your team! Cheers to another year of making a difference in the lives of those around you!

Various factors cause acidity in our mouths. Mouth breathing is one big culprit while stress, acidic and sugary foods can cause this as well. This acidity causes demineralization thereby damaging the enamel. The lost mineral from this damage can be boosted with a nutrition dense anti-inflammatory diet. In addition, for natural supplementation, food-grade fulvic minerals, diatomaceous earth, and bentonite clay are great options. These substances can also help with detox!

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It is a common belief that losing all of your teeth and wearing dentures is a natural part of the aging process. However, this is not true. With structural balance (proper alignment of the teeth and jaws), good oral hygiene, and regular visits to the dentist, it is possible to prevent tooth loss.

When the teeth and jaw are properly aligned, your body becomes more balanced, and teeth become protected from harmful tooth on tooth collisions. It promotes proper fluid flow such as blood circulation and saliva, and therefore the mouth will also be a more alkaline environment, making it hard for disease causing bacteria to thrive.

Although home hygiene can play a large role in prevention and maintenance, achieving structural balance requires professional care. If your teeth are crowded, you have had braces before, or you feel your sleep quality could be better, these are signs that tell structural correction may be needed.

Book a consultation to discover how to prevent tooth loss with our Revive Dental Physician: https://www.drhyunbang.com/appointment

Charcoal is a natural adsorbent and binds to toxins. It is used on the farmland to detox from pesticides and can turn the soil into organic farming quality soil. In water pipes, it reduces the mildew biofilm. Speaking of biofilm, we also have this in our mouths which becomes a platform for harmful bacteria to propagate. Placing a layer of activated hardwood or coconut charcoal over the teeth and gum surfaces in the mouth will detox and help reduce biofilm, and therefore inflammation, and prevent risk of dental disease.

As a dietary supplement, organic activated charcoal is also safe if swallowed unlike many commercial or prescription products which can contain carcinogens. Revive your oral health with natural methods which is also non-toxic for your body!

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Early diagnosis and treatment can reduce and even avoid the negative effects of mouth breathing.

Revive Sleep Studio can help if you or your child is suffering from mouth breathing.
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For those families who are using any type of fluoridated toothpaste for their children, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends using a small amount or grain size of toothpaste for young children to help prevent side effects like dental fluorosis.

It is also important to remind children to spit out the toothpaste after brushing, rather than swallowing it, to help reduce the risk of fluoride exposure. Additionally, it is a good idea to encourage children to brush their teeth for two minutes, twice a day, to help remove plaque and prevent tooth decay.

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Learn more about brushing: https://www.drhyunbang.com/dental-blog/oral-hygiene-post-2-brushing-flossing-and-the-secret-to-oral-health

Happy birthday our amazing Team Leader, Khim!

We are very grateful for your unrelenting dedication to the Revive Team and our patients. Thank you for being a fantastic leader and role model. Here's to another year of success and growth.

*Khim has advanced education in Dentistry, and joined our Revive Team during the pandemic desiring to make a difference in other people's lives. She is immensely caring and expert in our insurance billing department.

According to a study in the Journal of Dentistry, exercise has numerous health benefits, including improving oral health. Regular physical activity can help reduce the risk of periodontal (gum) disease and improve overall oral health by:

1. Reducing stress: Exercise can help reduce stress and anxiety, which can be contributing factors to gum disease.
2. Improving blood flow: Exercise increases blood flow throughout the body, including the mouth. This can help nourish the gums and keep them healthy.
3. Strengthening the immune system: Regular exercise can strengthen the immune system, which can help the body fight off infections, including gum disease.

In addition to these benefits, outdoor exercise has the added benefit of exposing the body to fresh oxygenated ionized air and natural sunlight, which can help the body produce vitamin D. Vitamin D is important for maintaining strong and healthy bones, including the jawbone, which supports the teeth.

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National Drinking Straw Day is a holiday that takes place on January 3rd and is meant to celebrate the invention of the drinking straw. The drinking straw was invented in 1888 by a man named Marvin C. Stone, and it quickly became a popular way to drink beverages, especially cold ones.

There are several oral health benefits to using a straw when drinking beverages. Here are a few:

1. Reduced tooth enamel erosion: Lemon water is alkalizing and a healthy habit. Yet frequent use of this can cause tooth enamel to erode, leading to tooth sensitivity. Using a straw can help reduce the contact with enamel in such cases.
2. Reduced risk of staining: Although coffees and teas with caffeine and tannins have a negative effect on the body's health due to dehydration and other issues, if this is a part of one's routine, the stains can be prevented with the use of straw.
3. Reduced risk of tooth decay: Sugary drinks are not recommended even with straws. The reason is carbohydrates must have contact and mixing with saliva's enzyme amylase for proper digestion. Using straws to bypass this will over time contribute to gut health issues, which will then decrease our immune defense. All in all, let us avoid sugary drinks with or without straws.

It's important to note that while using a straw can offer some benefits to oral health, it's still important to brush and floss regularly and visit the dentist for regular checkups and cleanings.

Lastly, please consider using reusable straws as the plastic straws can harm the environment.

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Happy New Year to all of our wonderful patients! We are so grateful for your trust in us and for choosing us as your dental provider.

Here's to a brighter and healthier smile in the new year! Wishing you all the best in 2023.

Love,
Dr. Hyun S. Bang

Studies have shown that both manual and powered toothbrushes are effective at removing plaque if used properly.

For people with dexterity problems (such as the elderly, children, and people with disabilities), the oscillating and rotary movements of bristles make it easy to clean the surface of the teeth. It is advised to use a toothbrush with soft bristles to reduce the risk of gingival abrasion.

Sonic brushes are very effective in removing the sticky film over teeth. At the same time, manual brushes may help to get into hard-to-reach corners safely and fine-tune missed spots. Always run your tongue over your gum line. If a little fuzzy is left, spend a bit of extra time. This will help remove what is left behind.

Speak with our Revive Dental Physician at your appointments about the most optimal way to get the nooks and crannies with effective angling of the brush.

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Remineralization is real! With a nutrition dense diet and topical mineral home treatments, one can reverse cavities before it is too late. Our Revive Dental Physician hopes patients can preserve as much of their enamel as possible without needing to drill it out for a filling or a crown. Start good habits of prevention and home remedies now and get better to excellent results at your dental check-up!

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Prescription type method side effects: concentrated Fluoride and Milk Calcium. **Consult your dentist for side-effects

I and our team would like to wish you a blessed holiday season. We would like to thank all our patients and their family who have trusted us with their smiles, and we look forward to serving you again next year.

Bentonite Clay and Diatomaceous Earth food grade are nutritional supplements that can be added to food for mineral boosts. Allowing these mineral-rich powders to soak into your teeth overnight or even longer minutes during tooth brushing can contribute to stronger enamel. The early stage of tooth decay may just heal before it needs a filling.

It is also anti-inflammatory and has helped our patients with their gum bleeding and swelling with overnight use. You can ask our Revive Dental Physician about how to obtain the home-treatment aligners.

Remember, any remedy must be accompanied with a healthy lifestyle, especially diet. Receive lifestyle tips and education during your visit to our clinic.

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Both I and Angel received flowers from our patient. She was so grateful for the care we provided, which really warmed our hearts. What an amazing gift of thoughtfulness!

Always remember to floss at least once per day. Brushing only with no flossing is like cleaning your house but leaving the edges and corners untouched with dust building thicker daily.

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Storing your wet toothbrush in a confined container encourages bacterial growth. You should thoroughly rinse your toothbrush after use to remove any remaining paste and debris. It would be best if you stored it in an upright position to allow it to air dry and to prevent the growth of microorganisms.

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Although there are many toothbrushing methods that have different advantages depending on an individual's needs. It is suggested by the American Dental Association to angulate your brush at a 45-degree angle towards the gingival margin while moving the brush in small circular strokes. You should ensure that all surfaces-inner, outer, and chewing should be cleaned during the 2-minutes brushing time. This is one of the methods that ensure optimum plaque removal and stimulates blood circulation in the gums.

Always remembers to brush twice a day and floss after. Read more: https://www.drhyunbang.com/dental-blog/oral-hygiene-post-2-brushing-flossing-and-the-secret-to-oral-health

Enamel is the hardest substance in your body. Yet acids have the ability to erode it. People who clench heavily or grind teeth will be even more prone, since microfractures and weakening of the enamel occur, and acids have more opportunities to erode the tooth. Mouth breathing is also quite detrimental due to promotion of dryness and acidity becomes worse. Habits which promote alkalinity in the mouth therefore becomes essential.

Learn more: https://www.revivesleepstudio.com/growth-and-development1/etiology-of-tooth-decay

For tips to reduce mouth breathing: https://www.revivesleepstudio.com/growth-and-development1/silent-crisis-in-america

Research shows that inflammation in our mouth, gum/periodontal disease, is linked to a cluster of medical conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. It can also affect your gut health negatively. A generally healthy lifestyle and diet are highly essential in order to be resilient to such issues.

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Coconut oil is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal and can reduce harmful oral bacteria more effectively than commercial mouthrinses. It shows comparable efficacy in comparison with prescription mouthrinses without the toxicity of the prescriptions! Aside from helping reduce oral inflammation, coconut oil contains MCT (medium-chain triglycerides) which absorbs in the gut and becomes brain fuel. MCT for this reason helps prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

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December is an excellent time to schedule your dental visit.

Here are three reasons to schedule a dental appointment this month:

1. Healthy and beautiful smile for the Holiday events: our Revive Dental Physician's artistic and professional skills will brighten your smile for your family gathering or vacation!

2. December helps with everyone's tight budget: Maximize on dental health benefits from your employer, if you need more than a cleaning, 2022 and 2023 benefits, one month after the other, can be used, without the need to delay your treatment due to dental insurance's yearly cap.

3. 2023 New Years' Health Resolutions done the right way: Our visits are uniquely Holistic and Educational. Our Revive Dental Physician spends much time with our patients educating them on lifestyle habits and changes which make a huge impact on oral health.

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Hyun S. Bang, DDS General Dentistry located in San Francisco, CA

December 3 is the celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

We have a special place in our hearts for our patients with disabilities who also make a great effort and strive for good oral health!
Here are some tips which can help:

1. We understand some people have the help of caregivers, but others may not. If you do have help, then fine-tuning the brushing and flossing will be helpful for you.
2. Use floss holders or floss pick to make it easier to reach in the mouth.
3. Use natural pastes and powders with high minerals like bentonite clays and diatomaceous earth added to your toothpaste for a boost each time your brush and floss.
4. Our clinic is accessible. Find a nearby accessible clinic with a compassionate team, and consider frequent visits to keep the oral bacteria level better controlled.