There are many reasons why you can’t enjoy your favorite coffee or ice cream anymore without experiencing sharp or sudden pains. Sensitive teeth can occur for any number of reasons but understanding the reason is the first step in finding the solution to the problem. Our dentist, Dr. Feriel El... Read more » If you are looking to save a tooth, perhaps you can consider dental crowns. Dental crowns can provide a healthy smile and restore your oral health from a weak or damaged tooth. Furthermore, to help you understand all about dental crowns, our dentist, Dr. Feriel El Ghaoui with Tara Hills... Read more » Do you understand why your dentist tells you to floss? Did you know there are different kinds of flossing tools? To help you know more about floss, our dentist, Dr. Feriel El Ghaoui with Tara Hills Dental in Pinole, California, is happy to share the differences the flossing options have... Read more » How would you rank your oral health care? Just as importantly, how would you rank your oral health care in terms of the look of your smile? Although tooth restorations are often used to help restore damage and repair issues that may have occurred, it is also important to... Read more » To keep your smile safe, always make sure you're receiving the proper oral health care treatments and procedures necessary to protect your smile against the risk of tooth decay and cavities. However, if cavities sneak past your oral health care treatments and manage to eat through your tooth enamel, they... Read more » If you are missing one or more teeth, you may feel self-conscious in social situations. Missing teeth can allow your other teeth to move in your mouth and begin to strike one another at improper angles. That can damage your teeth and wear away your tooth enamel. Plaque and bacteria... Read more » Did you know that fluoride is a natural tooth enamel strengthener? Fluoride can be found in bodies of water all around the world, but its use in dental care is what really makes it stand out. Are you getting enough fluoride? If you are unsure, here are some ways you... Read more » If you are looking for a healthy choice to helping your smile fight cavities then mouthwash could be right for you. Here at Tara Hills Dental, our team cares for your smile and wants you to have the information you need, so you know what you need to protect your... Read more » If the idea of wearing traditional braces to straighten your smile is unappealing to you, have you considered the Invisalign® smile system? Our Tara Hills Dental team in Pinole, California is pleased to offer Invisalign for our patients. Dr. Feriel El Ghaoui has been helping patients straighten their smiles with this... Read more »