Blog | Nicholas Poblete, DDS - Dentist in Modesto, CA

How can parents help prevent tooth decay?
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw Read more
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

Millions of people, around MODESTO, California and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may Read more
Is a Lost Tooth a Lost Cause?
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

We’re used to seeing athletes wearing mouthguards at practice or play, because dental trauma is one of the most common (and predictable) sports injuries. But it’s not just athletes who Read more
March is National Nutrition Month!
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read more
What should I do if my child has a toothache?
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

Toothaches in children can be tricky ordeals that cause distress for both the child and the parent. You may feel helpless and frustrated because you cannot pinpoint the location of Read more
Good Dental Hygiene Gives You Better Overall Health
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

What do you think of when you hear the term dental or oral hygiene? Brushing and flossing tend to come to mind, since that is what the terms imply. What you Read more
Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
The Link Between Dental Hygiene and Your Overall Health
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

When patients of Nicholas Poblete hear any mention of oral or dental hygiene, they probably think of brushing and flossing their teeth. Although these are extremely important, the term dental Read more
Airplane Oral Health Tips
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

What’s in your carry-on bag? You’ve got your passport, ticket, and currency, but what about dental floss? Of course! You’re preparing for the trip of a lifetime, and we want Read more
Is sedation dentistry right for me?
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

At Nicholas Poblete, we are well-aware of the 25 million Americans who fear having to visit the dentist. Dental phobias are known to range anywhere from feeling mildly nervous to Read more
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more
Is there really a link between my mouth and heart?
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to Nicholas Poblete are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, the doctor and our team want you to know Read more
Heart Disease and Oral Health
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

Is there a link between oral health and heart health? This is a question that has been receiving a lot of attention in recent studies. While as yet there is Read more
How Do You Fix Sleep Apnea?
posted: Dec. 08, 2021.

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder associated with brief pauses in breathing throughout the night, which can make it difficult to achieve restful sleep. In addition to leaving you feeling Read more