Have you ever wondered what endodontists do? Endodontics is the dentistry focus on a specialized form of dentistry that uses advanced techniques to care for the root and pulp of teeth. For more information about endodontics, consider the following: – It is possible for teeth that have had a root canal therapy to last a… Read more »
Dental anxiety can strike at any age and is not something you should ever be ashamed of. However, stress at the dentist’s office can be treated to ensure your visit will be comforting, pleasant, and beneficial for your health. For a better understanding of the basics of dental anxiety, listed below are some key facts… Read more »
Your smile is vital. It helps you talk, eat, and even make a good first impression. If you want to do all these things with confidence, it’s best to take loving care of your teeth. One important thing you can do is eat tooth-healthy foods like dairy products, protein, fruits, and vegetables. Dairy products (like… Read more »
Your tooth enamel is a durable and strong substance on the outside of your tooth, but even though it is naturally fortified, it sometimes needs outside help to help protect your tooth from decay. To work as an extra coating of armor on your tooth, we can coat the chewing surface of the premolars and… Read more »
Did you know that root canals are designed to relieve your pain, not cause it? Symptoms that lead to root canals usually include mild to severe toothaches. Getting a root canal, however, is relatively painless. If you’ve ever gotten a cavity filled, any pain you will experience is similar—very mild. Dr. Steven J. Brazis will… Read more »
The occlusal (or biting) surfaces of your teeth are critical for your ability to efficiently chew and process food before swallowing. To aid in this endeavor, many people have sharp textures and recesses on the biting surfaces on the molars and premolars in the back of the mouth. Sometimes these textures in the tooth enamel… Read more »
Did you know that fluoride can protect your tooth enamel? Although fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral in our world, its oral health benefits are well noted so it is often inserted into many teeth cleaning products we use, as well as the public water supply. Although fluoride can be harmful to very young children… Read more »
While a dental bleaching treatment at Steven J. Brazis, DDS can certainly whiten stained tooth enamel, it will have no effect on a tooth suffering from physical imperfections. If one of the teeth in your smile has been altered by a small chip, a mismatched filling, or a small, unsightly cavity, Dr. Steven J. Brazis… Read more »
Suffering a hard blow to the face from an accidental fall or sports injury can sometimes cause severe harm to a tooth. A serious dental fracture or having a tooth knocked out, often calls for applying quality first aid, while seeking professional treatment at Steven J. Brazis, DDS’s Sacramento, California clinic. If you have debris… Read more »
As years go by, chronic periodontal disease can compromise the roots of multiple teeth. This can be compounded by a previous history of severe tooth decay or multiple dental restorations. A mouth in this condition might be significantly limited or even at risk of an oral infection. To prevent further complications and restore your full… Read more »
