To help protect your teeth and gums on a daily basis, it is important to establish effective tooth brushing techniques. Establishing an effective oral health care plan in regard to your toothbrush is essential, as your toothbrush is often used to rinse away debris in your mouth and help prevent plaque buildup. The first step… Read more »
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Caring for Your Oral Health With Plaque Buildup Prevention and Treatments
Are you aware of the risks that plaque buildup can cause your smile? Plaque buildup consists of a sticky film of debris and bacteria that can collect on your teeth. Typically, plaque begins to collect after a meal as it lingers behind on your teeth. Plaque buildup can convert substances, including sugars, into acids that… Read more »
Understand Your Oral Health: Teeth Whitening Treatments
To keep your smile safe from several oral health risks that can arise, be aware of different treatments that can be used to enhance your smile. However, in some cases, an adjustment to the aesthetics of your smile may be all that is required. If you have any stains or discolorations, consider the use of… Read more »
Your Guide to Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is a process that a lot of people aren’t terribly familiar with. At first glance, it sounds like we’re binding teeth together, doesn’t it? Joking aside, our the team at Steven J. Brazis, DDS in Sacramento, California love to perform dental bonding for patients for whom it’s a good fit. There’s a lot… Read more »
Dental Miracle Makers: Interdental Cleaners
Building a better smile should always be at the top of your list for oral health care. However, crafting a better smile doesn’t always consist of receiving tooth restorations or repairs. In many cases, you can craft a better smile simply by cleaning it. Cleaning your smile is extremely important, as every day your teeth… Read more »
Oral Emergencies Can Happen At Any Time
Oral accidents and emergencies are common, but they can also be quite serious. They cause severe problems for your oral health, not to mention the implications to your overall health. Should a problem arise, preparation and education about accidents could be the difference in saving your smile. Oral emergencies can occur eating crunchy foods… 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 »
What is Dental Erosion?
What’s dental erosion? This can occur when bad bacteria creates acid which then eats away at your precious tooth enamel, the hard outermost layer of your teeth that that protects what is inside. Listed below are a few hazards to be aware of in order to help you avoid dental erosion: – Acid can be… Read more »
Flossing Techniques for Better Oral Health
Have you ever seen an internet article that questions the need for flossing? They certainly exist, but are they accurate? Steven J. Brazis, DDS is here to tell you that based on decades of research and experience, we know that flossing is an absolutely vital part of a healthy oral hygiene routine. Are you ready… 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 »
