Jan 10, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
Earlier, we posted an article about drinks that could cause your teeth to yellow, discussing how certain stained beverages affect the color of your teeth. Some of our Placerville dental patients have also asked about sparkling water. Most types of sparkling water have...
Jan 3, 2019 | Dental Products, Dental Profession, Oral Maintenance
Since the 1950’s, movies and comic books have thrilled us with imagined side effects from radiation exposure. As a result, many kids are really excited when it comes time to get dental x-rays, in the hopes of gaining super powers. Meanwhile, their parents start...
Dec 27, 2018 | Dental Products, Gum disease, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
Are Water Flossers Effective? Flossing is important to your oral health. However, some people skip this step, or don’t give it the same priority as brushing. Many individuals would prefer some alternative to putting string between their teeth. Thankfully, the...
Dec 13, 2018 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Products, Oral Maintenance
Tooth whitening procedures are popular today, especially among those who just can’t seem to get that yellow to disappear. Surprisingly, nearly all the drinks we regularly enjoy already contain components that cause our teeth to stain. What are those components? Acids...
Dec 6, 2018 | Gum disease, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
Do They Really Matter? When discussing the subject of preventive maintenance for your mouth, two words rise above most others: plaque and tartar. Both can damage your teeth, even to the point where they end up falling out! But what are these substances? How can we...