Dental & Flex Benefit offers you can't afford to miss!

We hope you had a wonderful summer! 

As we approach the end of the year, we are writing to share a tip that can help you take full advantage of any dental insurance or flex benefits you may have.

The way your dental insurance or flex benefits work is that you have a certain dollar amount of benefits each year. If you do not use those benefits you lose them! (Unused benefits do not carry over to the next year). Many people do not realize this and let hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars worth of benefits go back into the insurance company's bank account. While treatment is never dictated by insurance, if you have any treatment that remains to be completed, or you have any dental concerns at all, it would be very useful for you to come in before the end of the year.

Our goal with every one of our patients is to help you enjoy great oral health. That means that you look good, you feel good, you have strong teeth and gums, and you enjoy the benefits of a healthy, attractive smile for a lifetime. If you would like to make an appointment, just give us a call and we will find a time that is convenient for you. Just remember that when the clock strikes 12 midnight on December 31st, you will lose any unused dental benefits. We are happy to help you get the full benefits that you are entitled to under your dental benefits policy.

Here's to helping you achieve excellent dental health!

 Best regards,

 Dr. Aparna Menrai

Dental issues can be exacerbated by stress, and others – such as tooth grinding – can be attributed to stress alone. As a result, we’ve seen an increase in the number of patients that we are seeing due to stress-related dental issues, including:

1. Tooth pain and jaw pain from tooth grinding
2. Chipped teeth and broken fillings
3. Crowns that become loose or come off
4. A sudden increase in cavities
5. Tooth infections

While we cannot control the external stresses that are prevalent in the world today, staying on top of your routine dental visits, taking care of recommended treatment, and proper stress management techniques will go a long way in improving your dental health. If you’re experiencing any of the above dental issues, contact our dentist office today to set up an appointment.

Here is a link to some easy stress relief techniques: https://youtu.be/eGVWRvNe1-A

We help kids with

anxieties!!!!



The dental office can be a scary place for some children, we understand the importance of making your little one feel safe and have fun so that they can get the care they need. Call to schedule and let us help you and your family.

Using an oral device for sleep apnea opens airway obstruction. Even after a full night’s sleep, an individual can still feel tired and this pattern may also contribute to other more serious medical issues. In addition, it has been discovered that many patients who snore benefit from a dental device for sleep apnea. Come see if you are a possible Candidate

Dr. Mehta is a trained dentist from two countries! The first time was in India, where she grew up. After moving to the Bay Area in 1994, and wanting to experience a high quality, American university education, she enrolled at the UCSF School of Dentistry's International Dental Studies Program and earned her Doctor of Dental Sciences degree in 2004. Shilpa has worked as a dentist in the Bay Area since then.

Besides working as a dentist in private clinics, Dr. Mehta loves to teach. She is a part-time clinical hygiene instructor at Carrington College. Shilpa loves to travel, read, cook, and stay fit - she attends group exercise classes four days a week, and loves walking her 10-year-old Labradoodle, Chloe, every day!

Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte

• 🔪 Prep 5 mins
• 🔥 Cook 5 mins
• ⏱ Total 10 mins
• 🍽 Yield 1 serving

Ingredients

 1 serving 

• 
  
• 8 oz brewed coffee
• 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tbsp half and half
• 1 tbsp pureed pumpkin
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp Brown Swerve
• 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 2 tbsp sugar-free whipped cream optional

Instructions

3 steps

• While coffee is brewing, stir and heat remaining ingredients over medium-high heat in a small pot until hot (but not boiling).

• Pour milk mixture into a 16 oz mug. If you have a milk frother, you can use it here to froth the milk.

• Pour brewed coffee over the top of the milk and gently stir together.