Professional teeth whitening can effectively brighten your smile for the social spring and summer season. Whether planning to attend a wedding, graduation, work interview or other social gathering, teeth whitening can give you a smile you can be proud to show off! Causes of Tooth Discoloration Aging Poor oral hygiene Foods and drinks like berries, wine, coffee and tea Smoking... read more »
Your child's smile is important to our Sierra Oaks Dental team in Sacramento, California. When you bring them in for a dental cleaning or dental treatment, we will review their oral hygiene practice and give you helpful information to help their teeth and gums thrive. Their daily oral hygiene habits have a big impact on their developing dental health so... read more »
The purpose of Gum Disease Awareness Month in February is to raise awareness of what causes it and to encourage you to adhere to better oral health habits to keep it from developing in your smile. Sadly, periodontal disease affects 47.2% of adults over 30 in the U.S. and at an even higher rate (70.1%) for adults over 65 years!... read more »
Most people are familiar with the effect of the sleep disorder called sleep apnea on one's general health. But did you know it can also have a profound impact on your mental health as well? Sleep apnea is a condition that has you stop breathing for short spurts while you sleep. It is typically caused by the soft tissues or... read more »
Whether you are looking for stocking stuffers to hang over the mantle or packaged gifts to hide under the tree for loved ones, we have some fun ideas for you! Giving the gift of a healthy smile is a big deal because your smile can boost your self-confidence and self-esteem. Smiling even has health benefits; people who smile more are... read more »
November is finally here which means the holidays are in full swing and your dental insurance benefits are about to run out for the year! For most people, this happens on December 31st, so if you haven't already utilized your yearly benefits (which you’ve already paid for!) you will end up losing them as the clock resets for 2022. This means... read more »
Halloween is a favorite holiday for children and adults alike, with its carved pumpkins, autumnal decor and fun costumes. Our Sierra Oaks Dental team hopes you and your family enjoy the festivities while also taking good care of those pearly whites! We have some ideas for how you can celebrate the season while also keeping your precious smiles safe. Let's take... read more »
Our Sierra Oaks Dental team in Sacramento, CA, would like to honor our fellow workers in the healthcare industry who in the past year have courageously faced myriad challenges to keep their patients safe with the same consistent care they have come to expect all while dealing with the realities of the pandemic. We humbly pay tribute to the bravery... read more »
When it comes to caring for and preserving your oral health, you'll want to brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss between them (and around the gum line) at least once a day (preferably right before you go to bed for the night). This daily habit, combined with twice-yearly dental cleanings and exams, will help you and... read more »
If you have trouble or feel pain when trying to open or close your jaw to speak or chew, this could point to issues with the joints in your jaw. Known as the temporomandibular joints (or TMJs), they can act up for a variety of reasons. Whether problems with your jaw joints happen because of stress-related tension, grinding, jaw clenching,... read more »
