Tooth-Colored Fillings vs. Amalgams
By Deploy, LLC|2022-11-01T08:00:54+00:00November 1, 2022|Restorative Dentistry|
With advancements in dental materials, cavity fillings have come a long way. It used to be commonplace for dentists to use amalgam fillings to treat teeth affected by decay or cavities. Today, more and more people opt for tooth-colored fillings. What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings? Tooth-colored fillings are a composite resin that typically contains a ceramic [...]
Dental Care For Seniors
By Deploy, LLC|2022-10-25T08:00:10+00:00October 25, 2022|Preventative Dentistry|
Why Oral Health Is So Important To Seniors As we age, proper oral health is just as important as ever. And, there are additional concerns to take into account. Seniors living on a fixed income may have limited access to care, as well as health issues such as age-related memory loss. If you are a [...]
What Is A Root Canal?
By Deploy, LLC|2022-10-18T08:00:44+00:00October 18, 2022|Restorative Dentistry|
What Does It Do? And Will It Help My Toothache? A root canal is a dental procedure to save a painful or infected tooth. One dental procedure that's widely known to the general public is the root canal. Though the phrase is strongly associated with toothaches and pain, the truth is closer to the opposite. [...]
Tobacco Use & Your Oral Health
By Deploy, LLC|2022-10-11T08:00:29+00:00October 11, 2022|Patient Education|
Does Smoking & Using Tobacco Cause Oral Problems? Learn about the adverse effects. You probably know that smoking cigarettes and using tobacco is detrimental to your health. But the problems are not limited to lung disease and secondhand smoke. On the contrary, the use of this harmful carcinogen can also have adverse effects on your [...]
Bacteria That Cause Cavities
By Deploy, LLC|2022-10-04T08:00:09+00:00October 4, 2022|Patient Education|
Which Bacteria Causes Cavities? Looking Inside Your Mouth You probably know that bacteria in your mouth cause cavities, plaque, and tooth decay. And you also probably know that proper at-home care such as brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent cavities and more serious problems. (Combine with regular dental check-ups and professional cleanings [...]
Grinding & Clenching Teeth
By Deploy, LLC|2022-09-27T08:00:45+00:00September 27, 2022|Restorative Dentistry|
Are You Grinding Your Teeth? Tooth grinding (AKA bruxism) can be a big problem Grinding or clenching your teeth is a common stress reaction, and most don't even realize they are doing it. However, it can have a devastating impact on your teeth, especially when it becomes a habit and a go-to response. If you [...]
Do You Have Diabetes?
By Deploy, LLC|2022-09-20T08:00:25+00:00September 20, 2022|Patient Education|
Diabetes and Dentistry What is diabetes? Diabetes is a condition in which the body is unable to regulate blood sugar levels. Specifically, this is due to the lack of the hormone insulin, which helps the body cells absorb glucose (sugar). There are two variations of the disease. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition preventing [...]
Receding Gums Treatment
By Deploy, LLC|2022-09-13T08:00:07+00:00September 13, 2022|Periodontal Dentistry|
Do You Have Receding Gums? What it means and how to treat it. Receding gums is a common periodontal problem where the gum tissue shrinks or retracts, leaving teeth exposed and vulnerable. Gum recession has several possible causes and is more likely to occur as we age. When it comes to dentistry, our primary goal [...]
Dental Bridge, What Is It?
By Deploy, LLC|2022-09-06T08:00:04+00:00September 6, 2022|Restorative Dentistry|
Get A Dental Bridge Today Replace a missing or damaged tooth. You've probably heard of a dental bridge, but unless you've had one yourself, you may not know precisely what it entails. A bridge is a replacement option for a missing tooth or a tooth that has too extensive damage to be effectively repaired. We [...]
Bad Breath, A Bad Sign
By Deploy, LLC|2022-08-23T08:00:40+00:00August 23, 2022|Patient Education|
Do You Have Bad Breath? Get treatment and see a dentist in Sacramento, CA. We all know that bad breath can be embarrassing socially, but it could be a symptom of more serious dental problems. It may be tempting to mask the issue with cover-ups such as chewing gum, breath mints, mouthwash, or other temporary [...]
