Hypersensitive Teeth
It is common to experience dentine hypersensitivity, with symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. Why does it happen and how do you know if this sensitivity is something to be concerned about? The first step is to determine the cause. The most common cause of the sensitivity is exposure of the dentin. Dentin is the […]
Should You Get Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers are a popular treatment to improve the appearance of your smile. the doctor and our team want to help you understand whether this dental option is right for you. Veneers, also known as laminates, are custom-made shells that cover the front of your teeth. They can change the color, size, or length of […]
Good Dental Hygiene Gives You Better Overall Health
What do you think of when you hear the term dental or oral hygiene? Brushing and flossing tend to come to mind, since that is what the terms imply. What you might not know, however, is that good dental hygiene involves much more than just your mouth. That’s the tip of the iceberg … just […]
Telltale Signs that Your Tooth has a Cavity
the doctor and our team at Shasta Family Dentistry frequently get questions about cavity causes and prevention. You brush twice a day and floss regularly. You rinse with mouthwash, just like the dentist recommended. In fact, you can’t remember the last time you had a cavity, but you think it was when you were a […]
Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?
Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health issue. Generally speaking, most children outgrow these behaviors or are able to be weaned off them successfully sometime between ages two and four. When children […]
Happy Fourth of July
Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they range from community parades and large scale gatherings to concerts, fireworks displays, and smaller scale celebrations among family and friends. For some people, July 4th […]
Summer Sports and Mouthguards
School’s out and you’ve emptied your gym locker until next fall. But while you’re stowing away the football gear, the basketball warm-ups, the field hockey sticks, and all the other equipment you’ve collected over the school year (that’s where that other shoe went!), be sure to keep one item handy: your mouthguard. Team and contact […]
Understanding Cavities
Getting a cavity seems like delayed punishment for eating that special dessert every weekend or for the few days you forgot to floss. When you are doing everything right with minimal exception and a cavity is diagnosed, it is discouraging. Knowing how cavities form and what causes them is valuable in knowing how to prevent […]
Love your new smile? Tell us about it!
At Palo Cedro Family Dentistry, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you have visited the doctor and our team for a week or for your entire life, we would love to hear your thoughts about your experience! In fact, we encourage you to leave a few words for us below or on […]
Tips for Lifelong Teeth Whitening
Over time, everyone’s teeth can naturally become dull, due to aging and consumption of staining foods such as chocolate and coffee. The good news is that teeth-whitening treatments can help you maintain white teeth that last a lifetime. Get Regular Treatments Regular treatments at Shasta Family Dentistry are necessary to keep your teeth white for […]