Good oral health is a combination of healthy teeth and healthy gums. After all, you need healthy gums to keep your teeth in place. Through routine dental cleanings, Dr. Ryan Zhuoran Zhao can keep your mouth healthy to prevent problems with gum disease. Professional cleanings serve as gum health treatment by ridding your teeth of plaque and tartar that can lead to gum infections and disease. If you are worried about your gum health, you can schedule routine cleanings at Harmony Smile Dental in Sunnyvale, California.    Tips for Preventing Gum Disease Good oral care is key to keep ..read more

It’s important to note that cavities can develop in anyone, irrespective of their dental hygiene routine, which may include regular brushing and flossing. Fortunately, decay can be treated quite quickly, especially when caught early. Timely cavity treatment can save your teeth and preserve your smile. Harmony Smile Dental, Sunnyvale, California, uses composite fillings for dental cavity treatment. Dr. Ryan Zhuoran Zhao can use composite fillings to treat decay and restore oral health. Importance of Treating Decay Quickly Decay doesn’t go away on its own. It needs to be treated by your local de ..read more

Are you missing front teeth? Having trouble dealing with tooth loss issues? We’ve got the solution you need! At Harmony Smile Dental, we can complete your smile naturally with front teeth dental implants. Implants can restore your smile’s function and appearance so you can eat and smile confidently. An evaluation by your Sunnyvale, California dentist, Dr. Ryan Zhuoran Zhao, can determine if you’re a good candidate for front teeth implants. How Implants Work as Replacement Teeth Implants are dental restorations specifically designed to replace missing teeth. They’re composed of a titanium impla ..read more

It’s hard to smile without displaying your front teeth. If these teeth get damaged, your whole smile takes a hit. Cracked or broken front teeth can make it hard to talk or eat, much less smile with confidence or ease. Dr. Ryan Zhuoran Zhao can repair tooth damage with dental crowns to restore your smile’s aesthetic appeal. Harmony Smile Dental provides crown restorations for Sunnyvale, California, and surrounding areas. Do You Need a Front Tooth Crown? There are various reasons to consider dental crowns on front teeth. After evaluating your condition, Dr. Zhao can determine if dental crown tre ..read more

An imperfect smile can affect your self-confidence. You could find that you are not smiling, so it remains hidden, giving the impression to others that you are not a happy person. If you do not like how your smile looks in the mirror, in selfies, or when meeting new people, we have a solution. Cosmetic dental treatments offered to patients in the Sunnyvale, California, area by Dr. Ryan Zhao and the team at Harmony Smile Dental are a great way to revitalize and improve your smile’s appearance.  We understand this is a big decision, so how do you know if you are choosing the right dentist ..read more

As time passes, you may notice your teeth becoming dull, stained, or yellow. There are many reasons why your teeth may not be as white as they used to be, including insufficient oral hygiene practices or factors outside of your control, like aging. Whatever the reason, Dr. Ryan Zhao and the team at Harmony Smile Dental can help you with cosmetic dental solutions like professional teeth whitening.  Serving patients in the Sunnyvale, California, area, Dr. Zhao would like to provide you with some information about professional teeth whitening, including how you can get the most from this pop ..read more

When you go in for restorative dental treatment at your local Sunnyvale, California dentist, a dental crown may be recommended. Dr. Ryan Zhao and the team at Harmony Smile Dental recommend dental crowns to patients with teeth severely weakened or damaged by extensive decay, root canals, physical trauma, and more.  Caring for your dental crown is important. Here are some ways to best do that. Avoid Hard and Sticky Foods Crowns may be strong and durable, but they can still become damaged, much like your natural teeth. If you chew on hard foods like ice, your dental crown can crack, chip, or ..read more

Fluoride has become popular in the dental community for its capabilities to help prevent tooth decay. Fluoride does this by strengthening tooth enamel, the hard outer layer of the tooth whose role is to protect its softer underlayers, including the dentin. There is a very small amount of fluoride in naturally occurring sources, such as tap water, bone-in fish, and boiled foods. Dentists also recommend fluoride-containing toothpaste, mouthwashes, and professional fluoride treatments. Dr. Ryan Zhuoran Zhao and the team at Harmony Smile Dental in Sunnyvale, California, provide fluoride treatments ..read more

You already know the many health benefits of staying hydrated and drinking plenty of water daily. But did you know that drinking water is also essential for good oral health? It’s true! There are many reasons why drinking water is so beneficial to your oral health. Dr. Ryan Zhuoran Zhao and the team at Harmony Smile Dental in Sunnyvale, California, provide treatments to improve patient gum health and would like to tell you how water can play a vital role in the fight against oral health issues like gum disease. Following are a few ways water helps maintain your oral health in good condition. F ..read more

Alignment issues can be treated in a few ways, and one method that continues to be incredibly popular is Invisalign. Adults and teens alike continue to choose Invisalign’s clear, comfortable aligners over traditional metal braces. Whether you are an adult finishing up with your treatment or a parent of a child who is finishing theirs, you may have some questions about what is next. Dr. Ryan Zhuoran Zhao and the team at Harmony Smile Dental in Sunnyvale, California, are here to answer any questions you may have once your teeth have been straightened with Invisalign. When Your Invisalign Treatme ..read more