Gardner Patel Dental Group

06/02/2026

Whoever made these products must have a sweet tooth!

06/01/2026

Today we celebrate our boss and friend!! Nobody looks as good at 70 as you do!
Happy Birthday Bruce Gardner

05/28/2026

Pregnancy hormones can make gums more sensitive to the bacteria in plaque. We may want to increase cleanings during pregnancy as a preventative measure. Watch the video to find out more.

Pregnant women have special dental needs and may need more frequent cleanings than normal. Find out more.

05/26/2026

Accidents happen. The most important thing to remember when someone has broken a tooth is not to panic.

First, take a look around for the tooth. If it’s an adult tooth, and it’s clean and whole, place it back in the empty socket. If you can’t place it back in the mouth, keep the missing tooth moist by packing it in milk or saliva. If it’s a baby tooth, bring it along to the dental office just in case we need to see it.

Next — call us! Let us know what happened and we’ll get you in as soon as we can. If for some reason you can’t get through to us, then head to the emergency room and call us for a follow-up appointment.

05/21/2026

Brushing too hard can wear away enamel. To get the right amount of pressure, try to imagine you’re brushing a tomato. If you brush too hard you’ll strip the tomato of the skin. Light pressure will keep your teeth and the tomato clean and intact.

05/19/2026

How much brighter can your smile become, how long will the results last, and how can you maintain your new whiter smile? We’ve got the answers …

Under dental supervision, teeth whitening can brighten teeth. Find out what to expect.

05/14/2026

When a child loses a primary tooth prematurely, it’s important to see us. Primary teeth play an essential role in the alignment of permanent teeth. If a child loses a tooth too early, a permanent tooth may erupt before it’s ready to fill the space. This might cause problems later on if it’s not the right tooth for the space. We can assess the growth and, in some cases, suggest the use of a space maintainer until the adult teeth are ready to erupt.

05/12/2026

As strange as it may seem, don’t brush immediately after eating! After you eat, the tooth’s enamel is weakened — especially if you ate or drank something acidic, such as soda or citrus fruit. Brushing right away may wear down the enamel. Instead, wait at least 30 minutes before brushing to allow your mouth to naturally rebalance.

05/10/2026

Sending warm wishes to all of the mothers, stepmothers, mothers-in-law, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, expecting mothers, and those who hope to become mothers this year. You are loved and appreciated!

05/07/2026

To soothe your teething baby, gently rub their gums with a clean finger, cold spoon, or a moist gauze pad. Avoid using numbing gels as they may be hazardous to your baby's health. Letting your baby chew on a solid rubber soother can help to ease their pain as well. Call us with any questions or to arrange your baby’s first dental visit by the age of 1 (or within 6 months of their first tooth).