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As the New Year arrives, it is natural for us to reflect and set intentions for the months ahead. This time of renewal often brings excitement, hope, and the desire for change. Yet true transformation does not come from lofty resolutions alone—it comes from how we live with ourselves each day... Read More »

We are very blessed to be able to treat so many wonderful families here in the Saragota and Los Gatos area. We genuinely love to see you all and to watch your families grow. Our goal in dentistry and beyond is to play whatever part we can in aiding each of our patients to succeed in life... Read More »

All of us are looking for ways to improve our health, often through diet, exercise, or other means. Daily habits, such as oral cleaning and preventative care, have increasingly been a part of that discussion. Importantly, recent studies have shown surprising health risks and correlations connecting a lack of oral hygiene with cardiovascular disease and stroke, diabetes, pregnancy complications, respiratory diseases, and other systemic conditions... Read More »

Cosmetic dentistry often conjures images of Hollywood smiles—perfectly aligned, dazzlingly white teeth that seem to radiate confidence and allure. However, the purpose of cosmetic dentistry extends far beyond mere aesthetics. While it is indeed designed to enhance the appearance of teeth, it also plays a crucial role in improving oral health and overall well-being.... Read More »

Hello everyone! Today's video is not about dentistry. I think today I just want to ask everybody a favor. I am raising funds for Wreaths for America. It is an organization that puts up wreaths all across the country, at the graves of our veterans. Here in Saratoga, we have Madronia Cemetery, where we have over 1400 veterans that are resting there... Read More »

Today's video is about blood pressure, and I know that a lot of you get upset over me having to take your blood pressure during your dental visits. We've kind of eased off on taking blood pressure for the hygiene visits, just so we're not causing more stress in our lives, in our patients' lives. However, I want to talk about the significance of why we take blood pressure at your dental visits... Read More »

At the recent Saratoga Car Show, Dr. Rapal was interviewed by KSAR15, our community’s local access cable TV channel, concerning her community involvement and her position on the Chamber of Commerce board. Dr. Rapal was also able to communicate a bit about what drives her to invest in Saratoga, and strive to push other local businesses into the spotlight. Click the video thumbnail to watch the full interview... Read More »

When you come in for your hygiene visit, the big question that I ask is if you're using an electric toothbrush. Many times the answer I get is, “No, I'm not.” I think sometimes we're attached to that feeling of scrubbing our teeth, and we feel like we're doing a better job with the manual toothbrush... Read More »

During DEEP sleep or also known as non-REM sleep, the body's systems undergo essential processes that help to repair and rejuvenate cells, regulate hormone levels, and consolidate memories. Without adequate non-rem sleep, these functions are disrupted, leading to a host of health issues such as weakened immune system, increased risk of heart disease and stroke, weight gain, and impaired cognitive function... Read More »

In this video, Dr. Rapal alleviates common fears about Root Canal treatment, explains the dangers of harmful oral bacteria, and discusses modern dental implants. Watch now to learn about success rates for treated teeth, and whether we should be trying to save natural teeth first before replacing them with implants.... Read More »