Maintaining a consistent oral hygiene routine starts with brushing your teeth each morning and night, as well as remembering to carefully floss at least once per day. With careful focus these measures are designed to remove plaque and food particles from your mouth before they can promote cavities and gum disease. Having a routine dental… Read more »
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Maintaining Good Gum Health Calls for Daily Flossing
Your gums plan an essential role in providing a medium to help anchor your teeth to the underlying bone structure. Maintaining healthy gums is critical for maintaining healthy teeth and preventing further oral health complications. The American Dental Association note that maintaining good oral health starts with a consistent daily oral hygiene routine. This starts… Read more »
Using a Water Flosser
Cleaning between your teeth is extremely important. No matter how well and often you brush, and no matter what kind of mouthwash you use, it is vital that also you clean between your teeth. Plaque, tartar, food debris and acids can build up in those spaces, and they can eventually cause gum disease, tooth decay,… Read more »
The Effective Use of Mouthwash
If you find that your coworkers and family member are keeping their distance from you, especially after lunch, you may want to look into using a mouthwash. Sometimes the onions, garlic, and anchovies may reach the room before you walk in, and perhaps your dental regimen needs a little boost. In such cases, a little… Read more »
Periodontal Health Problems Can Have a Significant Impact on the Health and Function of Your Mouth
Your daily oral hygiene routine should consist of brushing your teeth twice each day and flossing at least once. This simple regimen is designed to remove plaque and other bacterial deposits before they can harden into tartar at the gum line. If you are inconsistent with your oral hygiene practices, or you have a bad… Read more »
Halitosis Isn’t Always Created by Foul-Smelling Food
Did you know that halitosis is an additional name for bad breath? Although it may appear so, halitosis isn’t always created by foul-smelling food. In some cases, it’s a sign of something much worse, including diseases and ailments inside the body. If you fail to uphold proper brushing and flossing daily habits, halitosis can occur… Read more »
How to Maintain a Top-Notch Oral Health as a Teenager
Being a teenager can be hard, but taking care of your smile doesn’t have to be. If you keep your smile in tip-top shape, then there is a chance you’ll boost your self-esteem and feel great about yourself. So, to help you maintain a pristine oral health and smile as a teenager in Sacramento, California,… Read more »
A Temporary Crown Requires Some Daily Care Measures
Having a tooth restored by a dental crown in Sacramento, California, is often a two-stage process. The first step involves removing the tooth enamel layer to prepare the tooth for the restoration. Our dentist, Dr. Steven J. Brazis, will cast a detailed impression of the area and the dentin abutment that will anchor the crown… Read more »
The Details on How to Recover After a Root Canal
If you’re about to restore your oral health with a root canal in Sacramento, California, recovery is very important. In fact, it’s so important that our experienced team is happy to give you the healing instructions you need. In order to recover after your treatment, we encourage you to do the following things: Take prescribed… Read more »
How to Have an Attractive Smile this Christmas
Do you wish you had a bright and stunning smile this Christmas? If so, our Steven J. Brazis, DDS team has some tips and tricks that can help you achieve your dream smile this holiday season. Those tips and tricks are: –Keep up on oral hygiene: Make sure you brush your teeth twice a day… Read more »
