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Gurneet Chahal

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Thank you for visiting the website of Oakdale Kids Dentist & Oakdale Smile Spa, the office of Dr. Gurneet Chahal, a trusted pediatric, family and cosmetic dentistry provider committed to helping children and adults in the Oakdale, California area achieve the healthy, confident smile they deserve.

We educate individuals on the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene, ultimately partnering with our patients to establish good, positive and lasting dental health that will help every individual feel confident in their smile.

As the only kids’ dentist in the area that offers general painless dentistry, orthodontics and sedation dentistry, it is our goal here is to set your child on a path toward a lifetime of beautiful, healthy smiles. In addition to giving our patients beautiful smiles, we now also offer Botox - Dermal Fillers - Invisalign - Teeth Whitening among other services.

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Gurneet Chahal

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Cosmetic Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry
Invisalign
Dental Health
Dental Braces
Teeth Whitening

Oakdale, CA
Accepting new patients

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Are Your Teeth Sensitive? Here's Why

Do you ever cringe when you watch someone bite into ice cream? Are you sometimes fearful of that first sip of hot soup or drink of tea? You’re not alone. Tooth sensitivity is...

How Teeth Whitening Works

It is not uncommon for your teeth to lose their luster over time, which is why so many people are interested in whitening them!Teeth Become Yellow For A Number Of Reasons Teeth...

4 Tips To Soothe A Toothache Before Your Appointment

Originally published on Oakdale Kids DentistSudden toothaches are painful and far from convenient in today’s busy world. However, getting to a dentist as quickly as possible is...

Get Screened For Oral Cancer

Originally published on Oakdale Kids DentistWhen people go to the dentist, it’s generally because they have a toothache, they need some dental work done, or they want to get their...

Ever Wonder How Teeth Whitening Works?

It is not uncommon for your teeth to lose their luster over time, which is why so many people are interested in whitening them!Teeth get yellow for a number of reasonsTeeth becoming yellow...

See What Invisalign® Can Do For Your Smiles

Originally posted on Oakdale Kids DentistIf you wanted to straighten your teeth back in the day, you really only had one option–traditional metal braces. Nowadays, our patients...

Oral Health & Weight Loss Go Hand In Hand

Originally posted on Oakdale Kids DentistryA healthy lifestyle is the best prevention for illness and chronic disease. It can also be just as effective as any medicine a doctor...

Should I whiten my teeth before braces?

It will be better if you whiten after so that way they look extra nice.

How should I prepare for wisdom teeth removal?

Don't eat or drink food at least a few hours before your appt. Make sure you have someone to take care of you afterwards and have jello and other soft food ready for when you are READ MORE

Don't eat or drink food at least a few hours before your appt. Make sure you have someone to take care of you afterwards and have jello and other soft food ready for when you are done with your procedure.

How do you fix inflamed gums?

More than likely you will need a deep clean.

Will my teeth be yellow after braces?

Not if you keep them nice and clean

I think I have infected soft pulp tissue in my back tooth. What's the treatment for this?

You have to go see your dentist immediately and, depending on the issue, your dentist may order antibiotics for you to reduce the infection and then treat the infected tooth. Whether READ MORE

You have to go see your dentist immediately and, depending on the issue, your dentist may order antibiotics for you to reduce the infection and then treat the infected tooth. Whether it's just a cavity or if the tooth, it needs a root canal.

Is a spin brush better or a manual toothbrush?

Both have their own merits, but we do highly recommend electronic brushes like Sonicare. They do a good job in cleaning your teeth and breaking down plaque and also massage your READ MORE

Both have their own merits, but we do highly recommend electronic brushes like Sonicare.
They do a good job in cleaning your teeth and breaking down plaque and also massage your gums and are better in preventing any periodontal diseases.

Hope this helps

Can a small cavity heal itself?

Cavities both small or large do not have the ability to heal themselves. The best option is to go see your dentist asap while the cavity is still small so you can have a tooth-coloured READ MORE

Cavities both small or large do not have the ability to heal themselves. The best option is to go see your dentist asap while the cavity is still small so you can have a tooth-coloured filling put in thus saving your tooth from future problems that can lead to further decay leading to an infection that may require a root canal or worse case an extraction. Hope this answers your question.

Is flossing effective?

Flossing is extremely effective. Your regular toothbrush will miss a lot of areas within the teeth, thus you must floss to get rid of any tartar buildup. Regular flossing can help READ MORE

Flossing is extremely effective. Your regular toothbrush will miss a lot of areas within the teeth, thus you must floss to get rid of any tartar buildup. Regular flossing can help you with fresher breath and an overall cleaner mouth. Regular flossing also helps in avoiding gum disease and bone resorption. Nowadays, water flossers are a great solution to traditional floss and are extremely effective and easy to use.
Hope this answers your question.

What is the best painkiller for severe toothache?

In this case, see your doctor asap because the pain could be from an infection or a deep cavity that needs immediate attention. In the meantime, if you are not allergic to any READ MORE

In this case, see your doctor asap because the pain could be from an infection or a deep cavity that needs immediate attention. In the meantime, if you are not allergic to any pain medication, you can take Ibuprofen that could, and if that does not help, then try taking Ibuprofen and Tylenol alternately 4-6 hours apart to have a well rounded pain control cocktail.
Hope this helps.

Does apple cider vinegar remove plaque from teeth?

In recent years Apple Cider Vinegar benefits have been well published and while their may be some truth to that, you must brush twice a day and floss every day to minimize plaque READ MORE

In recent years Apple Cider Vinegar benefits have been well published and while their may be some truth to that, you must brush twice a day and floss every day to minimize plaque buildup and use ACV as an added protection and also for its other health benefits.
Hope this explains your question.

My wisdom tooth hurts bad. What can I do for it?

If the wisdom tooth has erupted then there could either be an infection or surrounding area is inflamed. In the meantime, you can take over-the-counter painkillers and see your READ MORE

If the wisdom tooth has erupted then there could either be an infection or surrounding area is inflamed. In the meantime, you can take over-the-counter painkillers and see your dentist asap. After taking X-rays, your dentist will be in the best position to assess what is the best course of action for you.

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Gurneet Chahal

Dentist | General Practice

Are Your Teeth Sensitive? Here's Why

How Teeth Whitening Works

4 Tips To Soothe A Toothache Before Your Appointment

Get Screened For Oral Cancer

Ever Wonder How Teeth Whitening Works?

See What Invisalign® Can Do For Your Smiles

Oral Health & Weight Loss Go Hand In Hand

Should I whiten my teeth before braces?

How should I prepare for wisdom teeth removal?

How do you fix inflamed gums?

Will my teeth be yellow after braces?

I think I have infected soft pulp tissue in my back tooth. What's the treatment for this?

Is a spin brush better or a manual toothbrush?

Can a small cavity heal itself?

Is flossing effective?

What is the best painkiller for severe toothache?

Does apple cider vinegar remove plaque from teeth?

My wisdom tooth hurts bad. What can I do for it?

How do you relieve severe tooth pain?

How can I stop plaque build up?

What should I do if my filling is loose?

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