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There are many studies that have proven the link between cardiovascular disease and tartar and plaque in the teeth and gums.  Now there is a new study from the doctors at the State University of New York at Buffalo that take this linkage a step further.  The key findings are: Periodontal disease puts you at…

By Certifiably Kissable After 15 plus years working on Wall Street and five years managing all things financial for a California dental practice I’m still surprised how people leave “easy” money sitting on the table.  I’ve spoken to many patients who will drive to multiple grocery stores to save a few dollars yet they don’t…

By Certifiably Kissable Because you work hard to keep your smile sparkling we thought it would be a great time for a selfie refresher. Above Your Head -- Hold the camera above your head for best anglePeak in the Mirror – Check yourself out before you take your pic, are you looking good?Keep it Clean –…

By Certifiably Kissable Oil Pulling has been in the news for the last few years as a natural way to prevent tooth decay.  We are all for natural and we are all for preventing tooth decay but we were a little unsure about Oil Pulling.  We were going to perform our own experiment and see…

By Paula Bittner Since I am a very visual person; I get inspiration everywhere. Early Saturday morning inspiration came from the Saratoga Farmers Market located at the West Valley Junior College. I get there at 8:30 when the vendors are just setting up.  It’s not a secret that they have amazing vendors that bring the freshest…

Paula Bittner whips up a quick, easy and very tasty Roasted Halibut from local purveyor Saratoga Meat and Fish Shop. I picked up Jerry, or Dr. Bittner as most people know him, from the airport this week.  He was giving a lecture in Washington, D.C., so it was a long flight and he was hungry. …

Thanks Certifiably Kissable for such a “tasty” article (see below).  Growing up as a kid, with both my mom and dad as dentists, there was NO popcorn in our house, however, I cannot lie, there were times when we were treated to movie theatre popcorn.  That said, I strongly recommend you limit the amount of…

If riding a bike for 30 miles, running for an hour and swimming 1500 yards makes you smile then we have the event for you.  The Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz is approaching quickly, September 10, 2017.  There is a complementary training day (no need to be a Bay Club or Breakaway member) this Saturday, August…

There are three things that make up an Invisalign® smile.  Invisalign®. The first is the proven Invisalign® technology, which has successfully changed the smiles of over 2,000,000 people worldwide.  There is no question about it, Invisalign® works! The second is the experience of the Invisalign® provider.  At Bittner Family Dental Group we have successfully provided more than…

Thanks Certifiably Kissable for such a "sweet" article (see below).  In all seriousness, we can't totally agree with your perspective, but we don't condone it either.  We are in the business of caring for the health of our patients and in doing so we must support the common medical guidance that says, just say no…

From stress to relaxation in minutes.  NuCalm, a patented drug free system, acts like a reset button calming and focusing your mind.  We've brought NuCalm to our office specifically for patients who experience anxiety or stress when coming to a dental office.  In addition to the NuCalm system we also provide a paraffin hand wax…

Invisalign cost is the number one question asked by patients.  The cost of Invisalign is dependent upon each patient’s individual needs.  The Invisalign aligners, which are used to “align” or move your teeth are customized for each person, there are no two aligners alike.  The Invisalign price will be dependent upon the amount of movement…