A Pierced Tongue, Lip, or Cheek A pierced body part may be essential to your style, but if it involves the mouth, it may not be the best choice in regards to your oral health. If you do have a piercing or are thinking about getting one, make sure you consider the potential effects and make an informed decision. Might be a dental hazard! Initially, getting any piercing causes trauma, and (because it is an open wound) there is always a risk of infection. [...]
Dental Benefits of Saliva A healthy flow keeps you good to go! Saliva provides many benefits to teeth, which usually go unnoticed in a healthy mouth. However, the discomfort of chronic dry mouth (xerostomia) is impossible to ignore! If you experience this condition, contact our office today at (916) 483-5900. Saliva helps lubricate the teeth to keep food debris from sticking between teeth and gums. This healthy flow, in turn, prevents cavities. It also contains calcium and phosphorous, which works as a topical treatment [...]
Gum Disease Treated Here! Find assistance in your fight with periodontal disease. For those that have it, gum disease is usually a continuing problem. Individuals may experience periods of healing, only to have flare-ups with increased inflammation, irritation, and bleeding gums. During your fight with gum disease, don't be scared or embarrassed to reach out for some professional assistance. Call our office at (916) 483-5900. With periodontal (gum) disease, it's even more important to take care of your teeth. That means thorough daily hygiene [...]
Excellent Oral Hygiene is Important For the Elderly So take the time to support and encourage older friends and family members. With elderly patients, it's more critical than ever to maintain good oral health, since they may already be dealing with damaged or decaying teeth. So, if you have an aging parent, relative, or friend, it's important to provide the support and encouragement they need. Especially if they live alone, have declining health, or other special needs, you may be the first to notice [...]
Food and Drinks that Are Good For Teeth Nutrition from food is an essential part of oral health! As the old saying goes, "You are what you eat." The nutrition we obtain from food and drink significantly contributes to our health, and that includes your teeth as well. Some food can increase the risk for cavities and tooth decay, while others provide benefits as a source for critical nutrients. Here are the best food and drinks for healthy teeth. Nuts Nuts are full of [...]
We understand, and we can help! The worst part about being scared of the dentist is that it may prevent you from getting the care you need. As well as being in pain or experiencing embarrassment due to missing or damaged teeth, avoiding the dentist can result in further damage and more costly repairs down the line. Instead, choose the gentle and caring team at our office. If you're scared of the dentist, call us today at (916) 483-5900 and ask about the measures [...]
Easy and Convenient, Get Yours Today! At-home Teeth Whitening in Sacramento, CA At-home teeth whitening is a safe and straightforward way to improve the appearance of your smile dramatically. You're probably familiar with over-the-counter products such as whitening strips, toothpaste, or rinses. While these products may lighten your teeth over time, better results are available with at-home whitening trays. Our professional and friendly team members will guide you through the process. We will create custom trays for improved at-home whitening treatment. With whitening trays, [...]
Dental Bridge Treatment in Sacramento, CA Beautiful restorations for damaged, decayed, or missing teeth. A dental bridge is a replacement for one or more missing or severely decayed teeth. Sometimes also called a fixed partial, a bridge is an affordable option that also provides excellent strength and durability. Typically, a bridge consists of replacement teeth anchored with porcelain crowns on either side (called abutment teeth). After you've received a bridge, it's essential to take extra care when brushing to keep food debris and plaque [...]
Cosmetic Bonding in Sacramento, CA Fix minor imperfections or completely transform your smile! When teeth show signs of aging, cosmetic bonding can provide dramatic results! Like many other types of cosmetic dentistry, bonding can be used as subtly or extensively as you desire. We can use the composite tooth-colored material to fix minor imperfections, or completely transform teeth with a smile makeover. We place the bonding material in a thin layer over discolorations or use it to build up multiple layers for larger repairs. [...]
Dental Implants in Sacramento, CA We can use implants to anchor crowns, bridges, or dentures. Dental implants are the strongest treatment method available to replace missing teeth, and typically it is a two-step process. First, we use a medical-grade titanium implant as a replacement root. Then, we use the implants to anchor restorations like crowns, bridges, or dentures. The results? Patients who receive implants can expect greatly improved chewing ability, as well as the aesthetic benefits of a restored smile! Where to begin: Only [...]
