Plaque & Tartar: Explained Sierra Oaks Dental Group | Sacramento California | Sacramento Dentist Contact us Phone | (916) 846-9828 Map When it comes to oral hygiene you immediately think of limiting PLAQUE and TARTAR.  They build up over time if you’re not practicing proper oral health care and they cause tooth decay and gum disease.  Do you actually know what PLAQUE... read more »

Sierra Oaks Dental Sacramento California | Sacramento Dentist | Sedation Dentistry Contact us Phone | (916) 846-9831 Map Does ice water cause you to wince?  Is a bite of ice cream shooting pain in your teeth?  Does a hot cup of coffee make your teeth cry out? You’re not alone; millions of people endure tooth sensitivity.  In this blog we’re... read more »

Sierra Oaks Dental Sacramento California | Sacramento Dentist Contact us | Phone (916) 846-9828 | Map Tooth Loss There are many reasons why a person might lose a tooth.  Tooth decay and infection can make it necessary for the tooth to be extracted.  Also, a strong impact or chewing motion can cause a tooth to fall out. When a tooth is lost the... read more »

Have You Heard About The Smiles For Life Foundation? Sierra Oaks Dental Sacramento California | Sacramento Dentist | Sedation Dentistry Contact us Phone | (916) 846-9831 Map It’s a charity that offers significantly discounted teeth whitening services with 100% of the proceeds going to charities benefiting children.  They’ve raised over 40 million dollars since 1998. Some of the charities include... read more »

Sierra Oaks Dental Sacramento California | Sacramento Dentist | Sedation Dentistry Contact us Phone | (916) 846-9831 Map The Difference Between a Cleaning and Deep Cleaning Having your teeth regularly cleaned is as necessary as brushing your teeth and flossing every day.  You really can’t have one without the other and expect to have a healthy smile. During a routine... read more »

Root Canals Explained Sierra Oaks Dental Group | Sacramento California | Sacramento Dentist Contact us Phone | (916) 846-9828 Map What’s a Root Canal? Root canals are performed when a tooth has become infected or has extensive decay.  The procedure removes nerve and pulp from inside the tooth. Once removed it is then cleaned and sealed.  If a root canal... read more »

5 Reasons To Whiten Your Teeth Sierra Oaks Dental Group | Sacramento California | Sacramento Dentist Contact us Phone | (916) 846-9828 Map Have you thought of whitening your teeth, but just didn’t feel like it was right for you?  Did you get an image of your dream smile in your head? Well don’t let that image remain as a... read more »

ORTHODONTICS ARE MORE THAN AN AESTHETIC Sierra Oaks Dental Sacramento California | Sacramento Dentist Contact us Phone | (916) 846-9828 Map   Orthodontics straighten your teeth, and provide a more attractive smile.  The superficial benefits are not exclusive though. Properly aligned teeth offer major benefits to your oral health and well being. Communication Being able to properly pronounce words relies... read more »

Power of pHpH Measurements Sierra Oaks Dental Group | Sacramento California | Sacramento Dentist Contact us Phone | (916) 846-9828 Map Background on pH Measurements Did you know teeth are the hardest substance in the human body? It’s true! This is another reason we’re some of the HARDest workers around. Well, we may be some of the most passionate dentists... read more »

Healthy Smile |  Top 3 Drinks Sierra Oaks Dental Sacramento California | Sacramento Dentist | Sedation Dentistry Contact us Phone | (916) 846-9831 Map They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away.  But have you ever heard, “a soda (or coffee or fruit juice) a day leads to tooth decay”?  Most likely you haven’t because a majority of us enjoy... read more »