Galan Dental

10/03/2025

🎃 It’s almost candy season! 🍬
As Halloween approaches, sweet treats are everywhere — but not all candies are created equal (especially when it comes to your teeth!).

🦷 Sticky sweets like caramels, gummies, and taffy cling to teeth and feed cavity-causing bacteria — making them some of the worst offenders for dental health.

Here’s how to enjoy Halloween without haunting your smile:

✅ Choose chocolate over sticky candy (it washes off easier!)
✅ Rinse with water after indulging
✅ Avoid snacking on candy throughout the day
✅ Brush and floss before bed — no excuses!

And don’t forget: a post-Halloween dental checkup is a great way to keep your smile cavity-free.

📲 Book your cleaning at galandental.com or call us at 480-377-8200 — before the sugar rush hits!

10/02/2025

🧡🦷 It’s National Dental Hygiene Month!
Your smile deserves more than just a brush and floss — it deserves a ✨professional glow-up✨ too!

This October, we’re celebrating healthy smiles and happy gums.
Now’s the perfect time to catch up on cleanings, freshen your breath, and protect your overall health — all while flashing that confident grin. 😁

📅 Don’t wait!
Reserve your consultation today at galandental.com or call us at 480-377-8200.

Let’s keep your smile shining all season long! 🍂✨

Galan Dental in San Jose, CA, provides high-quality dental care, from routine check-ups to advanced treatments. Trusted for family-friendly service and exceptional patient care.

10/01/2025

🌱 Happy World Vegetarian Day! 🥦
October 1 is all about celebrating the power of plants — for your health, the planet, and future generations.

Whether you're fully vegetarian or just trying to eat more plant-based meals, today’s a great reminder to load up on whole, organic foods like leafy greens, legumes, grains, and veggies.

✅ Boosts heart and gut health
✅ Reduces your environmental footprint
✅ Supports cleaner, more sustainable farming

✨ Small change, big impact: Even one plant-based meal a day makes a difference.

Let’s eat more organic, more mindfully, and more colorfully! 💚
Tell us — what’s your favorite vegetarian meal?

09/30/2025

🌙 The Benefits of Later School Start Times: Why Sleep Matters for Students

Did you know that forcing teens to wake up early for school can have the same effects as intoxication? According to the CDC, being awake for 17 hours is equivalent to a BAC of 0.05%, and after 24 hours it’s like 0.10%—above the legal driving limit. Chronic sleep deprivation among students is more than just being tired; it can affect learning, mental health, and even long-term health.

🛌 Our kids deserve rest. Their future depends on it. Let’s help them wake up ready to thrive.

09/29/2025

❤️ September 29 is World Heart Day — and it’s the perfect reminder that a healthy smile supports a healthy heart!

Most people don’t realize this, but gum disease and heart disease are connected. Inflammation in the gums can allow harmful bacteria to enter your bloodstream — potentially leading to plaque buildup in the arteries, increased blood pressure, and even heart complications.

🦷 Bleeding gums, bad breath, or gum recession? These could be early signs of gum disease — and your heart may be at risk, too.

✨ This World Heart Day, take a small step with a big impact:

✅ Brush and floss daily
✅ Book your dental cleanings on time
✅ Don’t ignore signs of gum inflammation

👩‍⚕️ At Galan Dental, we’re here to support whole-body wellness, not just healthy teeth. Because when your gums are healthy, your heart is happier too. 💗

📲 Call or message us today to book your checkup — your heart (and your smile) will thank you!

09/26/2025

🌿 Did you know everyday foods and herbs can support digestion and protect your health?

✅ Spices like turmeric, cumin, ginger & fenugreek boost enzymes and reduce bloating
✅ Choosing BPA-free containers helps lower toxin exposure
✅ Probiotics & milk thistle (silymarin) support gut, liver, and metabolic health

✨ Small daily choices = big long-term wellness benefits!

09/26/2025

Looking for a dentist you can trust in San Jose?

At Galan Dental, we’re proud to provide high-quality dental care — from routine check-ups to advanced treatments — all in a warm, family-friendly environment.

Whether it’s your child’s first visit or you're exploring cosmetic options, we’re here with compassionate care and personalized treatment plans you can count on.

📍 Located in San Jose, CA
✨ Trusted for exceptional service and patient care
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Welcoming patients of all ages

🗓️ Call or message us today to schedule your visit!

09/26/2025

How Fructose Affects Your Body 🏃‍♂️🛋️

Did you know that how your body handles sugar depends on your lifestyle and diet choices?

📊 In the first image, we see how glucose and fructose are used differently:

With low intake + physical activity, your body efficiently converts sugar into energy ⚡.

With high intake + inactivity, excess fructose is stored as fat in the liver, raising the risk of metabolic problems.

🦠 In the second image, diet plays a key role in gut health:

High fructose intake disrupts the microbiota → leading to inflammation, heart strain, and arrhythmia risks 💔.

On the flip side, fiber-rich diets support a healthy gut, lower inflammation, and protect your heart ❤️.

✅ Takeaway: Limit added sugars, stay active, and increase dietary fiber to keep your metabolism, gut, and heart strong.

📚 Sources:
Tappy & Rosset, The Journal of Physiology (2019)
Cheng et al., Biomedicines (2021)

09/24/2025

Want to eat healthier AND reduce your pesticide exposure? 🍓🥦
Here’s a simple place to start 👇

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) just released the 2025 Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen — a helpful guide to knowing which fruits & veggies are best bought organic.

🧼 Plus, we’ve included expert tips on how to properly clean your produce at home (even if it’s organic)!

🔴 Dirty Dozen = highest pesticide levels. Buy these organic when possible!
✅ Clean Fifteen = lowest pesticide risk. Safer to buy conventionally.

📝 Top tip: Even with organic foods, rinsing and scrubbing helps reduce residue and bacteria.

💡 Small changes like this can lead to BIG improvements in your long-term health.

📸 Save this list, share it with a friend, and take it on your next grocery run!

09/23/2025

🥜 Did you know the timing of when you eat nuts can impact your gut, hormones, and energy?

In this quick video, Dr. Sethi (Harvard & Stanford-trained) breaks down the best times to enjoy your favorite nuts — based on 25+ years of science-backed clinical experience.

In this quick video, Dr. Sethi (Harvard & Stanford-trained) breaks down the best times to enjoy your favorite nuts — based on 25+ years of science-backed clinical experience.

✅ Morning = gut + energy
✅ Midday = hormone balance
❌ Late night = might mess with sleep for some

📽️ Watch now to make the most of your daily snack!
And follow .sethi for more no-fluff health tips that actually make a difference.

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09/22/2025

Think you're in the clear because nothing hurts? Or that baby teeth don't really matter? 🤔
Let’s bust a few common myths that could be putting your smile at risk:

✅ Your smile deserves the truth — not the myths.
Got questions or myths you’ve heard? Drop them in the comments — we’ll happily set the record straight!

09/18/2025

🕒 It’s 10:47 PM and sleep is just… not happening. 😵‍💫
Lying in bed, eyes wide open, mind racing.
Welcome to the nightly routine of overthinking and insomnia.

📱Phone's off. 💧Glass of water’s untouched.
🛏️ But peace of mind? Nowhere to be found.

💬 Can you relate? What keeps you up at night?