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Many people think of braces as a right of passage that we subject pre-teens & teens to in the midst of their most awkward years just to ensure they have a nice straight smile by the time they reach adulthood. But the truth is that braces can benefit people of all ages & not all of the reasons to get braces are aesthetic.
The color of their teeth is one of the top things people say they would like to change about their smile. Thankfully, teeth whitening is fairly simple treatment, but there are so many options for teeth whitening you may find yourself with a few questions. We think the most common and the most important question we hear is this: Why should I have my dentist whiten my teeth instead of using those drugstore whitening kits?
Root canals have earned a bad reputation. This procedure has become the butt of jokes on TV shows & in games of “Would You Rather”. It has also become the subject of an unusual amount of anxiety because patients expect the procedure to be painful, despite recent advancements that ensure this isn’t the case. But from a health perspective, root canals are heroic: they are a life-saving procedure for your tooth!
When it comes to dental insurance, or insurance in general, many of us are quickly baffled. There are so many different types of plans & unfamiliar vocabulary that it often feels like trying to learn a new language. However, there is one important concept about your dental insurance that you should absolutely know, & it can save you money!
Many primary & secondary schools across the United States (& in some other countries) require students to have a dental exam from a pediatric dentist or family dentist before they finish certain grade levels.
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Dr. Owen Chan is a general dentist at Anytime Dental Care, where he provides emergency & comprehensive dental care to patients throughout the Bay Area. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific in 2024 & spent two years developing his clinical skills at a well-known public health clinic in Berkeley. There, he developed a strong commitment to accessible, patient-centered care.
Dr. Chan believes that prevention is the cornerstone of good oral health. He works closely with each patient to address immediate concerns while providing the knowledge & confidence they need to maintain healthy smiles long after they leave the chair.
Outside of the practice, Dr. Chan has played classical piano for more than 15 years & enjoys hiking & exploring the diverse food scene across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Born & raised in Los Angeles, Dr. Cristina Corral combines a rigorous, research-backed academic foundation with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to oral health. She earned her B.S. in general biology from UC San Diego, contributed to medical research at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Hospital & received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the top-tier UCSF School of Dentistry.
Through intensive training at Highland Hospital, Zuckerberg-Chan SF General Hospital Oral Surgery Clinics & the San Rafael Marin Community Clinics, she built extensive clinical expertise in handling complex cases & emergency dental needs. Her advanced training includes specialized work with the UCSF Special Health Care Needs Provider Pathway Program, which uniquely qualifies her to provide gentle, inclusive care for patients with diverse medical needs.
In her practice, she offers comprehensive dentistry ranging from esthetic adhesive-based fillings & advanced digital scan crowns to surgical extractions, root canal therapy, implant restorations & comfort-focused, atraumatic treatments for adult & pediatric special-needs patients.