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Contact

Posted by on May 26, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Contact Please link: the form below may not be used to make or cancel appointments, it is for informational purposes only. Name* Email* SubjectMessage
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Regular Extractions

Posted by on Mar 23, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Regular Extractions Teeth may need to be extracted for a variety of reasons: extensive decay, advanced periodontal (“gum”) disease, infection, or trauma.  In most cases we can evaluate and treat you at the same visit provided we can use local anesthetic.  Patients can usually tolerate single tooth extractions easily using local anesthesia alone or local anesthesia combined with nitrous oxide (laughing...
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Wisdom Teeth

Posted by on Mar 23, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Wisdom Teeth Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in your mouth here between the ages of 17 and 25. Typically there is not enough room for these molars to erupt fully or even at all. They may become impacted when there is a lack of space in the dental arch and growth and eruption are prevented by overlying gum, bone or another tooth. A tooth may be partially impacted, which means a portion of it has...
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Staff

Posted by on Mar 23, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Staff Laurie-Office Manager Laurie has worked for Dr. Tiernan for 21 years. She is a California Registered Dental Assistant with x-ray and CPR. She has achieved additional certification as an Oral Surgery Assistant with Advanced Cardiac Life Support training, and DAANCE certification.         Elaine – Receptionist Elaine has been in the dental field for over 20 years and...
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Dr. Tiernan

Posted by on Mar 23, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Dr. Tiernan Dr. Tiernan earned his Bachelor of Sciences degree at Saint Mary’s College. He went on to achieve his Doctor of Dental Sciences degree at University of the Pacific, San Francisco. He then completed his oral surgery residency at Highland General Hospital in Oakland, California. Dr. Tiernan opened his private practice in September 1991. Dr. Tiernan is board certified with the American Board of...
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