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Dr. John C. Moon, DDS
Dentist
Dr. John Moon was born in Seoul, South Korea and grew up in San Mateo area. Dr. Moon graduated from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry in 1999. His undergraduate education was completed at the University of California, Berkeley where he majored in molecular and cell biology. Dr. Moon was on the panel of advisors for the most recent 20th anniversary edition of “The Doctors Book of Home Remedies.” The chapters include: Bad Breath, Temporomandibular Disorders, Toothache, and Tooth Stains.
Dr. Moon was selected as ‘America’s Top Dentists’ for cosmetic dentistry by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. He was also selected and recognized by The International Association of Dentists as a ‘Leading Physician of the World.’ Dr. Moon has been selected as an ‘Honored Member’ of Who’s Who Top Doctors Honors Edition 2015. The most recent 2015 Bay Area Consumers’ Checkbook has selected and recognized Dr. Moon as ‘Best Dentists in the Bay Area’ for overall care and service quality. Dr. Moon’s dental practice has recently been selected and recognized by the 2016 Patients’ Choice Winner Awards for ‘commitment to quality service and patient care’.
Dr. Moon enjoys practicing all phases of dentistry for both adults and children and considers his patients as friends and family. He believes in treating the patient as a whole since oral diseases can be the first signs of more systemic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. When not treating patients, Dr. Moon enjoys spending time with family, friends, and practicing the martial art of kendo.
Dr. Moon was selected as ‘America’s Top Dentists’ for cosmetic dentistry by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. He was also selected and recognized by The International Association of Dentists as a ‘Leading Physician of the World.’ Dr. Moon has been selected as an ‘Honored Member’ of Who’s Who Top Doctors Honors Edition 2015. The most recent 2015 Bay Area Consumers’ Checkbook has selected and recognized Dr. Moon as ‘Best Dentists in the Bay Area’ for overall care and service quality. Dr. Moon’s dental practice has recently been selected and recognized by the 2016 Patients’ Choice Winner Awards for ‘commitment to quality service and patient care’.
Dr. Moon enjoys practicing all phases of dentistry for both adults and children and considers his patients as friends and family. He believes in treating the patient as a whole since oral diseases can be the first signs of more systemic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. When not treating patients, Dr. Moon enjoys spending time with family, friends, and practicing the martial art of kendo.
25 years
Experience
Dr. John C. Moon, DDS
- Half Moon Bay, California
- University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry
- Accepting new patients
Teeth Grinding, Mouth Breathing and The Tongue Connection
Teeth grinding can lead to teeth sensitivity, worn enamel, and tooth fracture, which may require extensive dental treatment such as root canal therapy and crowns. Many people...
What can I do about my sensitive teeth?
There are many good treatments for sensitive teeth. There are many good toothpastes for teeth sensitivity such as Sensodyne, Pronamel, and Colgate sensitive toothpaste. They can READ MORE
There are many good treatments for sensitive teeth. There are many good toothpastes for teeth sensitivity such as Sensodyne, Pronamel, and Colgate sensitive toothpaste. They can be more effective if you just spit out after brushing and not rinsing out with water. This allows the toothpaste to stay on the sensitive teeth longer. Fluoride rinses can also help with teeth sensitivity. Teeth sensitivity can also occur due to teeth grinding, so a good mouth guard will also help. You should see your dentist to see the reason for the sensitivity. Good luck!
Can you suggest some way to reduce sensitivity?
Teeth grinding can cause teeth sensitivity especially the bottom front teeth. Teeth grinding can wear away the tooth enamel and cause root sensitivity. Please visit your dentist READ MORE
Teeth grinding can cause teeth sensitivity especially the bottom front teeth. Teeth grinding can wear away the tooth enamel and cause root sensitivity. Please visit your dentist to see if a good mouth guard will help. There also many good toothpastes and mouth rinses for teeth sensitivity. Good luck!
Are electric toothbrushes any better for the teeth?
Yes, electric toothbrushes are better cause they move in a continuous motion whereas our hands cannot. Start with a simple inexpensive electric toothbrush to see if it works well READ MORE
Yes, electric toothbrushes are better cause they move in a continuous motion whereas our hands cannot. Start with a simple inexpensive electric toothbrush to see if it works well with you. You can use the electric toothbrush one time a day and brush manually with your hands another time. Also, ask you dentist to recommend a good one for you. Good luck!
What can be done for chipped tooth?
I am sorry to hear about your front tooth. A composite filling or bonding is a reasonably priced option to fix your chipped tooth. However, if the chip or fracture is very large, READ MORE
I am sorry to hear about your front tooth. A composite filling or bonding is a reasonably priced option to fix your chipped tooth. However, if the chip or fracture is very large, a crown which is more expensive may be required to protect the tooth. If you chipped the tooth from teeth grinding, a good mouth guard is recommended to prevent more teeth fracture. Please visit your dentist for further evaluation and treatment. Good Luck!
How long will a teeth whitening treatment last?
Teeth whitening treatment with a dentist can last 6 months to one year depending on whether you smoke or drink coffee and tea. During the treatment, I recommend drinking coffee READ MORE
Teeth whitening treatment with a dentist can last 6 months to one year depending on whether you smoke or drink coffee and tea. During the treatment, I recommend drinking coffee or tea through a straw to make the teeth whitening more effective. Laser teeth whitening are usually more expensive and quicker, but I like the traditional mouth trays since you can use them again for a touch up later. Please remember crowns and fillings will not whiten. Visit your dentist to see the best whitening treatment for you.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Wisdom teeth removal
Thank you for your good question. A general dentist who is experienced and properly trained can remove wisdom teeth. However, if the wisdom teeth are fully impacted meaning the READ MORE
Thank you for your good question. A general dentist who is experienced and properly trained can remove wisdom teeth. However, if the wisdom teeth are fully impacted meaning the teeth are deep inside the bone, usually those are best removed by an oral surgeon. Also, complicated cases or patients with compromised medical conditions are best removed by an oral surgeon who has more medical background. This does not mean a qualified general dentist who has equal training, experience, and knowledge cannot handle these diificult cases too. Hope this helps. Good luck!
Adult tooth is loose. What should I do?
Thank you for your good question. The best would be to go see a dentist as soon as possible to make sure there is no fracture. Don't wiggle the tooth or bite hard foods using that READ MORE
Thank you for your good question. The best would be to go see a dentist as soon as possible to make sure there is no fracture. Don't wiggle the tooth or bite hard foods using that tooth. If there are no fractures, the tooth should settle back into the socket and become less loose. Another good idea is to wear a sports mouth guard which will protect your teeth in the future. Good luck!
Skin is shedding on the inside of my mouth (my cheeks). Is this normal?
One possibility may be your toothpaste or mouthwash contains alcohol which may cause dry mouth at night time. You can change them to see if it makes a difference. The more probable READ MORE
One possibility may be your toothpaste or mouthwash contains alcohol which may cause dry mouth at night time. You can change them to see if it makes a difference. The more probable cause is teeth grinding which may also cause soreness and skin peeling inside the cheeks. A good mouth guard will help to protect both the teeth and cheeks. Please let me know if you have any further concerns or questions. Good luck!
