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Dr. Dante Gonzales, DMD

Bio

Dr. Gonzales, Sharecare Editorial Advisory Board Member, received his bachelor's degree from U.C.L.A. and attended Tufts University School of Dentistry. His postgraduate residency and masters degree was completed at the orthodontics program in the University of the Pacific, in San Francisco. Dr. Gonzales is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a member of the American Association of Orthodontists. Currently, Dr. Gonzales is in private practice in Dublin, California. Education: • Bachelor’s Degree: UCLA • Post Graduate: Tufts University School of Dentistry • Masters Degree: Orthodontics, University of the Pacific, San Francisco Residency: • University of the Pacific Certification: • American Board of Orthodontics • American Association of Orthodontists

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  • Dante A. Gonzales, DMD, MSD, Inc.

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  • Dante Gonzales, DMD
    Dante Gonzales, DMD answered:
    Why do I need a retainer after I get my teeth straightened?
    Whether you straightened your teeth through orthodontic treatment, or were born with perfectly...  Full Post
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    Dante Gonzales, DMD answered:
    Why do some people have crooked teeth and misaligned bites?
    Many people inherit the way their teeth look from their parents, or grandparents, but there can be...  Full Post
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    Dante Gonzales, DMD answered:
    What type of retainer will I need to wear after my teeth are straightened?
    There are many different types of retainers: Hawley retainers made of acrylic and wires....  Full Post
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    Dante Gonzales, DMD answered:
    How can an orthodontist help straighten my teeth?
    An orthodontist goes through 2-3 years of additional training after dental school to become a...  Full Post
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    Dante Gonzales, DMD answered:
    Can adults use braces to straighten their teeth?
    Age is usually not the major factor in planning orthodontic treatment, but of more importance is...  Full Post
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    Dante Gonzales, DMD answered:
    Why should I straighten my teeth?
    Most studies show that patients that have undergone orthodontic treatment to correct their bite and...  Full Post
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    Dante Gonzales, DMD answered:
    Do Invisalign braces hurt?
    Invisalign braces are just another type of orthodontic appliance used to create a constant force on the teeth in order to move them. When worn correctly they will move the teeth. Anytime teeth are moved the body produces chemicals to help the teeth move and the bone remodel around the teeth. These...  Full Post
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    Dante Gonzales, DMD answered:
    Are there alternatives to flossing?

    Using string floss is still the "gold standard" for cleaning between teeth but there are good alternatives:

    • flossers or floss holders
    • proxy brushes
    • wooden toothpicks
    • oral irrigators (Waterpik)

    The better tools to use are ones that will physically "scrape" or "brush" the plaque off of the teeth.

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    Dante Gonzales, DMD has posted a blog entry: Am I too old for orthodontic treatment?
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    Am I too old for orthodontic treatment?

    Absolutely not! Orthodontic treatment for adults is becoming more and more common. In fact, the number of adults getting braces has actually climbed 24 percent since 1996! More adults than

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  • Dante Gonzales, DMD
    Dante Gonzales, DMD has posted a blog entry: Am I too old for orthodontic treatment?
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    Am I too old for orthodontic treatment?

    Absolutely not! Orthodontic treatment for adults is becoming more and more common. In fact, the number of adults getting braces has actually climbed 24 percent since 1996! More adults than

    ...Full Post
  • Dante Gonzales, DMD
    Dante Gonzales, DMD answered:
    Can mouth rinses remove plaque or prevent gum disease?

    Mouthrinses cannot remove plaque. Mouthrinses can kill many of the superficial layers of bacteria, but cannot remove the bacteria/plaque that is attached to the teeth and gums at a deeper level. In order to remove the plaque brushing and flossing must be done to physically remove the plaque off of

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    Dante Gonzales, DMD answered:
    What are the white spots on my teeth?

    White spots on your teeth are not always the same. White spots on your teeth can have different causes.

    • Hypocalcification - Most white spots are formed during the time the tooth is developing inside of the jaw. The tooth may have been disturbed, or the some change in the body caused the
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  • Dante Gonzales, DMD
    Dante Gonzales, DMD answered:
    How is tooth decay treated?

    That all depends on how deep the tooth decay is.

    • If the tooth decay is very superficial then brushing, flossing, and fluoride treatments will usually help arrest the decay and prevent a cavity from forming.
    • Once the decay has penetrated into the tooth enamel and formed a cavity then
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  • Dante Gonzales, DMD
    Dante Gonzales, DMD answered:
    How is an orthodontic chin cup fitted?

    An orthodontic chin cup is an extraoral (outside of the mouth) appliance. The appliance is used to effect an orthopedic (skeletal) change in the relationship between the upper and lower jaws. Young patients that have a larger than normal mandible (lower jaw) will usually present with an "underbite"

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