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posted: Jan. 17, 2024.

There are a few dental treatments that the doctor and our team recommend for all patients to get if they wish to protect their oral health. Sometimes it’s hard for Read more

posted: Jan. 10, 2024.

Our team from Brijesh Patel understands the diagnosis of periodontal disease can be scary and confusing, but the good news in most cases is that it is treatable and manageable Read more

posted: Jan. 03, 2024.

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

posted: Dec. 27, 2023.

It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself. Read more

posted: Dec. 20, 2023.

The wisdom teeth are the last of the permanent molars to emerge from the gums. This can occur as early as age 17 or as late as 21. Though some Read more

posted: Dec. 13, 2023.

Inflamed gums are a fairly common dental issue, but unfortunately, many people don't take the problem seriously enough. If you ignore inflamed gums and continue your usual routine, you could Read more

posted: Dec. 06, 2023.

It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read more

posted: Nov. 29, 2023.

When most patients ask the doctor this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet Read more

posted: Nov. 22, 2023.

At Brijesh Patel we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at Read more

posted: Nov. 15, 2023.

Because babies’ teeth don’t appear until around six to eight months of age, it’s a natural misconception that they don’t need dental care. But the steps you take as the Read more

posted: Nov. 08, 2023.

A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount Read more

posted: Nov. 01, 2023.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more

posted: Oct. 25, 2023.

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

posted: Oct. 18, 2023.

Many of our patients at Brijesh Patel have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to you to put Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2023.

Most people hear the word root canal and panic. With today’s state of the art equipment and improved local anesthetic devices, and some knowledge, a root canal does not have Read more

posted: Oct. 04, 2023.

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