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A relatively straightforward process of saving an infected tooth, root canal treatment is a tried and true way of removing the diseased portion of a tooth and eliminating infection. Yet, it remains misunderstood, as many patients associate root canal with pain. That’s why dental professionals are devoting more time to patient education, in an effort… Continue reading

Many patients are surprised when a dentist asks about the quality of their sleep. Yet, there is a strong connection between sleep disturbances and oral health. As a condition in which there are repeated interruptions in one’s breathing, sleep apnea is an example. Because sleep apnea is often identified by worn teeth surfaces and inflammation… Continue reading

A number of circumstances and oral conditions affect the quality of an individual’s bone, from periodontal gum disease to an injury to the jaw to wearing dentures. Thus, when bone density is compromised, individuals may not have sufficient bone to support restorations such as dental implants. Fortunately, advancements in dentistry and oral surgery have made… Continue reading

Every trade has its tools designed to make the job easier and more effective. Construction workers have hammers. Teachers have red pens. Writers have computers. Dentists have dental tools as well. When you visit a dental office you typically will notice a small tray of dental tools that will be used during your examination. When… Continue reading

There is something about this holiday season that sparks so many memories. Did you know that many of your memories are linked to your sense of smell? Think about the most common scents of that surround the month of December. The clean, crisp smell of freshly laid snow is refreshing. The smell of pine reminds… Continue reading

This month of November, the spotlight is given to Diabetes. November 14th is a day set aside specifically to call attention to the diabetes epidemic worldwide as World Diabetes Day. If you’d like to read more about diabetes, you can find it here. There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2 and… Continue reading

When it comes to your dental health, there are several dental teams required for optimal performance. Teeth Teams Your teeth all work together to accomplish their job. Each tooth has a specific job and is dependent on the other teeth to perform theirs. Your front teeth (incisors) are used to take bites of your food.… Continue reading

At Ora Dentistry, we offer professional teeth whitening for maximum results. Zoom Teeth Whitening is performed in our office and will whiten teeth several shades whiter in about an hour. The process is safe, effective and easy for our patients. As you age, your teeth usually begin to fade and become less brilliant and bright.… Continue reading

How are you doing with getting your kiddos prepared for school? Have you checked and double-checked the school shopping list for your kids’ school? If you have multiple kiddos, it can be challenging to keep everything organized. A little hint for you is to use a permanent marker and place each childs’ initials on every… Continue reading

We will discuss in this article how you can determine best dental office in Elk Grove CA for your entire family dental health needs. Dentist Credentials & Years in Practice: – You must consider where the dentist has graduated from and how long he/she has been practicing dentistry. Sometimes young dentists have far more knowledge… Continue reading