Holidays are supposed to be a time of fun, food, and relaxation – a time to take a break from Sacramento and go explore the world. But there is nothing that can ruin a vacation faster than feeling a sharp pain in your tooth or an ache in your jaw and realizing that you have a dental emergency while you are away from home and away from your dentist. Dental emergencies can come in all different types – a chipped tooth, a loose crown, a searing toothache, or even broken braces.
If you have a dental emergency while you are away on vacation, you can often find an Emergency Dentist to visit, depending on where you are. An Emergency Dentist can help repair your tooth, re-attach your crown, and find the source of your pain and determine if actions such as a root canal or tooth extraction are required. If you are traveling somewhere remote, going abroad, or going for a wilderness adventure, finding an Emergency Dentist may be a bit tricky. In these cases, it is best to be prepared ahead of time with a Dental Emergency Kit. Continue reading →
The enamel on your teeth does more than just give you a white, bright smile. The enamel is also important for protecting your teeth and keeping them strong. Teeth that are weak are prone to breaking, leaving you visiting an emergency dentist in Sacramento. However, there are foods you can avoid to help keep your teeth shiny and strong. Here are five foods that you should avoid to keep your teeth healthy so you won’t have to visit the emergency dentist.
Sour Foods
When your parents told you to stop sucking on lemons they were actually thinking about your teeth. Foods that are sour are also highly acidic. That acid can damage the tooth enamel. Enjoying sour foods in Sacramento is fine occasionally, but it should not be done on a regular basis. Continue reading →
Tooth decay or cavities affect nearly as many people as the common cold. It is a frequent and preventable reason for tooth loss in young adults and children. Tooth decay is also a typical reason for dental pain and visits to an emergency dentist. The best way to avoid a dental emergency is to practice good dental hygiene and eliminate the primary causes for tooth decay.
Saliva, acid and bacteria help you digest your food. These substances coalesce with the bits of food in your mouth and form plaque within about 20 minutes of your meal or snack. Continue reading →
If you have an infected tooth, you should contact a Sacramento emergency dentist as soon as possible. Aside from being terribly painful, infected teeth can be dangerous in a number of ways.
Symptoms of infected teeth
- Pain that can be either
- low-grade and throbbing, or sharp and immediate
- A bubble of tissue under the painful tooth
- Sleep disturbance
- Swelling of the gums and surrounding tissues
- Difficulty chewing
- Sensitivity to heat
- A bad taste in the mouth Continue reading →
For most people, the thought of losing teeth is sufficient motivation to take care of their mouths, but poor oral health is also a catalyst for much more serious, and sometimes deadly, health problems.
What is Periodontal Disease?
The word “periodontal” means “around the tooth”, and periodontal disease (“gum disease”) is an oral bacterial infection. The source is the bacteria found in “plaque”, the film that forms between brushing.
Gingivitis
Gingivitis is the mildest form of periodontal disease. Symptoms are red, swollen gums and bleeding during brushing. Patients experience little discomfort at this point; with proper hygiene and professional care, gingivitis can be reversed.
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