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Dr. Steven Kolnes and Dr. Nicola Khoury and our team at Montague Dental Excellence will tell you that dental infections can be very serious; sometimes, they develop into a life-threatening situation. Cavities are caused by acid-generating microorganisms that deposit themselves on teeth surfaces. Over time, acid erodes tooth enamel, compromising tooth strength. The major culprit […]

Hearing that you need a root canal can be highly intimidating. What is a root canal? It is the removal of the nerve supply from the tooth. Here, Dr. Steven Kolnes and Dr. Nicola Khoury will describe the parts of a tooth and explain the reasons for a root canal and how it is done

Recently, multiple studies have concluded that people with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes snoring, fatigue, and dangerous gaps in breathing at night due to throat muscles collapsing, are five times more likely to develop cancer. In fact, one of the studies found that people with the most severe forms of sleep apnea had a

At Montague Dental Excellence, we understand that getting high-quality sleep is vital to maintaining your overall health. Insufficient sleep can lead to an inability to concentrate, motor vehicle accidents, and difficulty performing at work. Since approximately 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, this poses a significant public health problem. If you think you may

If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Montague Dental Excellence might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but whatever the reason, please know that at our Milpitas, CA office, there is nothing to be afraid of. We understand you may be anxious about receiving dental

For many of our patients at Montague Dental Excellence, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from dental emergencies, you can always be prepared for anything that can happen. Today, Dr. Steven Kolnes and Dr. Nicola Khoury and our team thought we would give

Happy Independence Day from Dr. Steven Kolnes and Dr. Nicola Khoury and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Americans love to celebrate the anniversary of our country’s independence! Today we’re devoting the Montague Dental Excellence blog to some

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and, while rare, adults. Characterized by sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet, hand-foot-and-mouth disease is most commonly caused by a

Putting off your dental visit to Montague Dental Excellence because of fear or anxiety only increases the potential for tooth decay or gum problems. At our office, Dr. Steven Kolnes and Dr. Nicola Khoury and our team offer solutions that allow you to relax, without any pain, so you can keep your mouth healthy. Our

Many parents worry that their children’s teeth are not falling out on time. A lot of concerned parents want to know: When will my child lose his or her first baby tooth? At what age should the last tooth fall out? Is there a specific order in which the teeth are lost? Dr. Steven Kolnes