Blog
Dental health articles.
Articles on questions patients often ask us, written from our general dental practice in Oakhurst. They're here to help you feel informed, and for a question about your own teeth, we'd be glad to see you for an examination.
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Preventive Care
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Living at Elevation: Dry Mouth, Sports Drinks, and Sierra Teeth
Well water, dry indoor air, long days outdoors and slowly sipped drinks. How foothill and mountain routines affect teeth, and what to change.
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Why Your Gums Bleed When You Floss, and What the Bleeding Means
Bleeding when you floss usually points to inflamed gum tissue. Here's what causes it, what helps at home, and how an exam can tell you where things stand.
Patient Guidance
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How to Read a Dental Treatment Plan
A treatment plan lists what was found and what is being recommended. Here is how the document is organized and the questions to ask before agreeing to it.
Treatment Explained
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What a Cracked Tooth Feels Like Before It Breaks
A cracked tooth often gives warning for months before a piece comes off. These are the sensations that can point to a crack and why they are difficult to localize.
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Reading is a good start, and an examination is how we answer questions about your own teeth. Give us a call during office hours or send an appointment request through this website.
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