As you get older, your risk of running into dental problems and subsequently losing teeth increases. While dentures used to be the end-all-be-all of masking missing teeth, advancements in dentistry have produced a new option – dental implants. At Kitty Hawk Dental Care in Livermore, we offer a wide range of dental implants, including single-tooth […]
Dry socket is a painful condition that can occur after a tooth extraction when the blood clot in the extraction site is damaged or dislodged. This clot is essential for proper healing, so dry socket can prolong the healing process, and even require you to come back to Kitty Hawk Dental Care for follow-up treatment […]
If you’re interested in teeth whitening in Livermore from Kitty Hawk Dental Care, you may have some questions, particularly related to tooth sensitivity. Is it true that teeth whitening can cause sensitivity? What causes it? Can you get your teeth whitened if you have sensitive teeth? In this blog, we’ll take a look at the […]
The COVID-19 outbreak continues to affect our day-to-day lives, and despite vaccination programs beginning in the US, it may be a long time before things return to “normal.” So don’t neglect your routine dental care! Seeing the dentist during COVID-19 is completely safe, and it’s always a good idea to get the routine preventive care […]
After your initial dental implant surgery, you will need to recover for about 1-2 weeks. You may experience some pain, discomfort, bleeding, bruising, and swelling for a few days, but this will begin to fade quickly. Most patients feel better within a week, and are fully healed within 2 weeks. During this time, you will […]
Wondering how often you need to see the dentist in Livermore? The answer is simple: twice per year! Every six months, you should come in and see Dr. Kimberly King at Kitty Hawk Dental Care for a teeth cleaning and oral exam. Why? Because by seeing our team regularly and maintaining good oral hygiene habits […]
Dr. Kimberly King Is Here For You! Have you been searching for a dentist that fits your lifestyle and treats you and your whole family like a part of their own? Dr. King is here to end that search. Dr. King is warm and personable, and an expert at complex dental procedures. She is committed […]