<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Ray Nunnery, DDS | Dental Health Blog</title><description>Honest dental health tips from Ray Nunnery, DDS, a family and cosmetic dental practice in Walnut Creek, California.</description><link>https://www.raynunnerydds.com/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>What to Do in a Dental Emergency in Walnut Creek</title><link>https://www.raynunnerydds.com/blog/what-to-do-dental-emergency-walnut-creek/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.raynunnerydds.com/blog/what-to-do-dental-emergency-walnut-creek/</guid><description>A calm, practical guide to handling common dental emergencies, from a knocked-out tooth to a bad toothache, and when to call us versus 911.</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Emergency Care</category><author>Ray Nunnery, DDS</author></item><item><title>Bringing Your Child to the Dentist for the First Time</title><link>https://www.raynunnerydds.com/blog/your-childs-first-dental-visit/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.raynunnerydds.com/blog/your-childs-first-dental-visit/</guid><description>When your child should first see a dentist, what to expect, and simple ways to make that first visit a positive one.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Family Dentistry</category><author>Ray Nunnery, DDS</author></item><item><title>Tooth-Colored vs. Silver Fillings: What&apos;s the Difference?</title><link>https://www.raynunnerydds.com/blog/tooth-colored-vs-silver-fillings/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.raynunnerydds.com/blog/tooth-colored-vs-silver-fillings/</guid><description>A clear comparison of tooth-colored composite fillings and traditional silver amalgam, and why we use natural-looking, mercury-free composite.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Restorative Dentistry</category><author>Ray Nunnery, DDS</author></item><item><title>How Often Should You Really See the Dentist?</title><link>https://www.raynunnerydds.com/blog/how-often-should-you-see-the-dentist/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.raynunnerydds.com/blog/how-often-should-you-see-the-dentist/</guid><description>The honest answer to how often you should have a dental cleaning and exam, and why the right interval depends on your mouth, not a generic rule.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Preventive Care</category><author>Ray Nunnery, DDS</author></item></channel></rss>