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 »
Did you know that August 6th heralds National Fresh Breath Day? Every year on this date, we take the opportunity to create awareness by celebrating the virtues of fresh breath! Falling on Friday this year, we want you to know that good breath is a sign of good oral health, and we are always down to promote that as you... read more »
One of the premier cosmetic treatments we offer here at Sierra Oaks Dental in Sacramento, CA, are dental veneers made from thin sheets of porcelain or resin to replace one or multiple teeth for a smile you can be proud of. Dental veneers are perfect for patients who have the following issues with their teeth: Discoloration Chips Broken areas Worn... read more »
Did you know that almost 360,000 house fires happen every year in the USA? This is alarming, and officials are now saying that drought conditions at the start of this fire season are forcing our state to be prepared now as we face one of the worst projected fire seasons on record. State officials are also urging our residents in... read more »
Because of the pandemic (and occasionally dental anxiety just from going to the dentist), patients may find themselves tempted to skip a dental appointment or two, especially if they are not currently having any acute dental problems. But skipping those routine dental cleanings can also put one’s oral health and overall health at risk! It is because tooth decay and... read more »
Today's blog is going to go over some terms you might know but aren't familiar with. We want to talk about how fluorosis or demineralization affects your smile and how to treat it. The good news is, our doctors are trained to help you take care of your white spots and can advise on how to minimize their effect through professionally whitening.... read more »
June 15th is National Smile Power Day, and at Sierra Oaks Dental in Sacramento, CA, we are here for it! Did you know that when you smile, this triggers your autonomic nervous system and releases endorphins into your blood? This in turn triggers your "happy hormone"! Smiling also reduces your blood pressure levels (thank the happy hormone for that) so... read more »
