Elk Grove Landing Family Dental

If you have a cavity, we may keep an eye on it. Reasons are if you have a cavity that is small you will need a fill right away. If you have a large cavity that is not filled, it can get bigger and cause pain. The tooth may even have to be removed and replaced with an artificial tooth.

Warm wishes from our entire dental team to you and yours! Thank you for the privilege of caring for you and your smile.

Do you know when the pain in your mouth is a dental emergency and what to do if you find yourself dealing with one? Check out these tips from the American Dental Association: https://goo.gl/oBH9Ye

Men are statistically less likely than women to visit the dentist regularly. We'd like to remind all of our patients that we look for signs of health issues at each of your dental exams in order to help you prevent and treat them as early as possible. If you haven't seen us within the last six months, call us today.

Lifehacker Tip: When colds and flu are making their rounds, keep yourself and your loved ones healthy by cleaning door handles and light switches.

Those who regularly drink soda may experience significantly more tooth decay than those who don't. Even if you choose the drinks that don’t use high-fructose corn syrup, they likely contain high amounts of sugar which produce acid that damage teeth. So try drinking water with your next meal. Your teeth will thank you!

Have you ever experienced a jolt of pain while taking a breath of cold air or a sip of a cold drink? If so, you may have sensitive teeth. There are treatments available so you don't have to live with pain from tooth sensitivity. Learn more here: https://goo.gl/Kpc8Ph

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope that you all enjoy a relaxing holiday with family and friends.

Great American Smokeout- There's no better time than now to quit smoking. Today is the Great American Smokeout, a national event that encourages tobacco users to quit or make a plan to quit. Take charge of your oral and overall health and quit smoking today! Ask us how we can support your efforts at your next visit.

Research suggests there's no such thing as a clean kiss. In fact, a kiss on the lips is described as a "gateway for the transfer of millions of bacteria." But don't worry it's normal! https://goo.gl/L4XjD5

Do you need a little extra help remembering to floss daily? Text2Floss is a free program that will send you oral hygiene tips and daily reminders to floss for 7 days to help you establish healthy habits. Download the app on your smartphone to get started

Happy Halloween! We hope your smile is as bright as a jack-o-lantern. Enjoy your treats and don't forget to brush and floss afterward.