A tooth with significantly affected enamel often requires a crown to restore the tooth and protect it from further decay. Crowns are typically made from materials like gold, base metals, or dental-grade porcelain. The dentists at Gateway Oaks Dental’s Sacramento,...

Everyone has been thirsty or has suffered from a dry mouth before. As you may already know, this isn’t typically a serious problem, but did you know that having a dry mouth consistently can actually lead to many different problems? Dry mouth is actually a common...

Prevent gum disease from harming your smile. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an unusually common, yet serious oral infection to your gum tissue. Gum disease is the result of a variety of factors, including plaque buildup within our mouths, that if...

If you are missing teeth in your smile, it is important not to ignore them. The gaps from missing teeth aren’t just unsightly, they can actually affect your smile’s health as well. To prevent long term problems from occurring due to lost teeth, you will want to find a...

Do you ever see blood in the sink when you spit out toothpaste or water? If so, that could be a sign of a serious dental issue or bad habit that could result in extremely damaging consequences. When this happens, it’s best to determine the underlying cause. There are...

Did you know that there are several things you may consider doing to keep your breath fresh? Naturally, you should brush and floss your teeth and you may want to consider using mouthwash. Still, if you’re interested in improving your breath, you may want to consider...

If you have any missing teeth or are in need of a tooth extraction, there are plenty of options available to you for tooth replacement procedures. With dentures, you can have a realistic set of replacements, whether it be just a few teeth or an entire set, to fill in...

Between the time and money that getting braces entails, it’s a fair question to ask whether or not orthodontic treatment is worth it. People make such a fuss over a straight smile – it’s all just aesthetics, right? Well, not exactly. A lot of great reasons exist,...

Do you ever wonder if there’s anything you might need to do if you’re interested in protecting your child’s pearly whites? There are a number of things you’ll need to consider doing, including visiting our dentist regularly. Naturally, when you visit our office, we’ll...

You probably know that you should visit our dentist regularly, but what can you do if you have dental anxiety? While you may know that sedation dentistry can help you deal with your anxiety, but did you know that it could also help with a number of other issues? For...

As your children start to learn how to brush their teeth, it’s important that they scrub their chompers with a tool that will successfully and properly clean their smile. So, as you search the oral hygiene aisle at the store for the right children’s toothpaste, we...

Dentistry has come a long way in recent years. In fact, treatments that were once dreaded, like root canal therapy, are now relatively painless. For instance, you may know that many dentists have incorporated lasers as part of their regular treatments. Laser...