Energy Drinks and Dental Health
Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Palo Cedro Family Dentistry ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks have been on the rise, taking up more and more space on grocery store shelves. Drinks such as Red Bull, 5-Hour Energy, Monster Assault, Rockstar, and the like promise […]
How Sedation Dentistry Can Help You Overcome Dental Anxiety
Sometimes people feel a tiny bit nervous when they sit in the dental chair. And sometimes it’s more than a tiny bit. If your anxiety over visiting the office leads you to skip regular checkups and cleanings, or, worse, if you would rather suffer tooth or gum pain than give us a call—give our Redding, […]
Brushing Tips for Kids
You’re all set for your happy morning and nighttime ritual. You’ve provided your son with his favorite action hero toothbrush and your daughter with her favorite flavored toothpaste. You’ve gotten them into the healthy habit of two minutes of brushing twice each day. You’ve introduced them to flossing. You have favorite brushing songs! Stickers! Gold […]
Summer Break: An ideal time for wisdom teeth removal
After your son or daughter departs for college, the last thing you want to get is a call or text to learn he or she is in pain. the doctor and our team at Shasta Family Dentistry will tell you there aren’t many emergency situations that can be avoided when it comes to dental health, […]
Summer Break: An ideal time for wisdom teeth removal
After your son or daughter departs for college, the last thing you want to get is a call or text to learn he or she is in pain. the doctor and our team at Palo Cedro Family Dentistry will tell you there aren’t many emergency situations that can be avoided when it comes to dental […]
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Cavities
Most people know when they have a cavity—they can either see it on their tooth or… ouch! They can feel it! But there are certain things that many of our patients don’t know about cavities that could save them a trip to our Redding, California office! 1. Not all sugars are created equal It’s quite […]
Three Signs You May Have Gingivitis
Gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, is an early stage of gum disease. If you have gingivitis, it’s important to visit the doctor to get proper treatment, since home care isn’t enough to get rid of the plaque that leads to tartar and eventually to gum disease. Monitor yourself to see if you have these […]
Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
Memorial Day didn’t become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right after the Civil War. Celebrated on the last Monday in May, people still decorate the grave sites of war veterans and hold memorial services, but […]
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Decoration Day, this solemn day has been marked on calendars since the end of the American Civil War as a day to commemorate both the […]
Best Ways to Prevent Bad Breath
Nobody likes bad breath, and although it can sometimes be difficult to tell if you have it, it is always better to practice good oral health than risk having a smelly mouth. There are many ways to reduce or eliminate bad breath, some are definitely more effective and longer lasting than others. Check out ways […]