Sacramento Dentistry

Should You Stop Flossing?

U.S. Government Drops Recommendation Does This Mean Flossing is Worthless? The dentists and hygienists at the Sacramento Dentistry Group tell our patients to floss every single day that we practice dentistry. We don’t do this based on a hunch, or an educated guess. Practical experience with our patients shows us that people who floss regularly come to our downtown office with fewer dental…

Dealing with Mouth Sores

Dental healthcare isn’t limited to your teeth! The dentists at the Sacramento Dentistry Group also assist patients when they get mouth sores or other dental irritations. Mouth sores, like canker sores, can be painful, but usually go away in a week or two. Why People Get Mouth Sores Mouth sores happen for a number of reasons: irritation from orthodontics or dentures that don’t fit well; infection…

Sacramento Water Supply Report Announced

A Safe and Fluoridated Supply The dentists at the Sacramento Dentistry Group recognize that a quality municipal water supply is critical to public health. For decades, water supplies around the United States have supplemented naturally occurring levels of fluoride in groundwater, in accord with public health recommendations to improve the strength of teeth and limit the incidence of cavities in…

Eating Disorders and Dental Health

Our diet plays a big part in the health of our smile. The caring staff at the Sacramento Dentistry Group understands this fact and encourages all patients to eat a well-balanced, healthy diet for their oral and physical health and well-being. That being said, our Sacramento dentists also know that more than ten million Americans suffer from eating disorders like bulimia, anorexia and binge…

Do You Really Floss?

I think it’s one of those things people don’t know enough about.” — Dr. Duong Nguyen, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Do you floss? Everyday? Really? If you say yes, honestly you do, there’s a very good chance that you are in a very small group of Americans, so congratulate yourself! The CDC’s Disease Detectives Conference held in Atlanta this year released data showing that one-third of…

Osteoporosis and Your Oral Health

In this blog we have previously discussed how prescription medications affect oral health. That’s why it’s important to inform the dentists at the Sacramento Dentistry Group about medicines you are taking, because it can influence treatment choices. For example, many medications used to treat osteoporosis are referred to by doctors as antiresorptive medications: Boniva and Fosamax are just a…

You went for the braces and now they’re installed! Our Sacramento dentists do everything possible to prepare you for what to expect, but experiencing the minor pain and discomfort that comes from a new set of braces can be discouraging. How long will the pain last and how can you control it? Braces correct misaligned teeth and give their wearers better dental health. Knowing how braces work helps…

Hooked on Hookahs? Smoking is dangerous not only to your oral health but to your overall health.” Our Sacramento dentists have presented the effects of smoking and chewing tobacco, as well as the controversy around e-cigarettes, in past articles from the Sacramento Dentistry Group. To add to the discussion let’s talk about hookahs, or water pipes, and dental health. Smoking water pipes is…

For Snoring See Our Dentists

You’ve probably seen them…billboards around the Sacramento area advertising treatment for snoring and sleep apnea by various dentists. Can our dentists really help end snoring and reduce sleep apnea successfully? The dentists at the Sacramento Dentistry Group do and it might be easier than you think! Sleep apnea is a disorder that restricts breathing and dangerously lowers blood oxygen levels…

Why Choose a Sacramento ADA Dentist?

For a Quality Sacramento Dentist Dr. Brian Steele is proud to be one of the 159,000 members of the American Dental Association. Together with his colleagues at the Sacramento Dentistry Group in downtown Sacramento, he provides the superior dental service that is a hallmark of ADA expectations. This gives a direct benefit to the community by preserving the health and wellness of its citizens. It…

Unhappy with Your Smile?

Thought About Porcelain Veneers? If you’re not happy with your smile or would like to look as young as you feel, have you considered porcelain veneers? The dentists at the Sacramento Dentistry Group love to give their patients the amazing smiles they long for, but we also understand some people may be a little nervous about what applying veneers entails. The best way to find out if veneers are…

Protect Your Smile With a Mouthguard

Mouthguards are practical tolls that are not just for athletes. While we most commonly think of mouthguards in contact sports like football and boxing, specialized mouthguards also assist to reduce the pain and discomfort commonly associated with TMJ syndrome and teeth grinding. If you suffer from either issue, and they often go together, our Sacramento dentists may recommend a customized…