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Can Overnight Retainers Lead to Cavities? A Response from the Sacramento Dentistry Group
After receiving orthodontic treatment, patients are assigned a retainer. Removable retainers may be worn only at night or throughout the day. Can these retainers harbor bacteria and lead to cavities? Read More
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Do Mouthguards Cause Cavities? The Sacramento Dentistry Group Answers
Some concern is voiced around the Internet that clear aligners, mouthguards, nightguards and similar devices lead to cavities. Here are specific suggestions on how to prevent a mouthguard from becoming a home for relatively large numbers of bacteria. Read More
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Sacramento Dentistry Group Answers: Why is Soda Bad for Teeth?
Many people enjoy drinking soda, so why do dentists so routinely condemn it? This article highlights the two main problems with soft drinks as it relates to tooth decay. Solutions to the problem beyond cutting the soda habit are mentioned. Read More
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Returning Dental Amalgam to the Sacramento Dentistry Group
If a patient breaks or loses a metal filling, what should they do with the broken amalgam? Herein we discuss why mercury amalgam should be disposed of properly at a dental office and how to bring the amalgam to your dentist. Read More
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Is Coffee Bad for Teeth? Sacramento Dentistry Group Answers
A morning cup of coffee is routine for many Americans, but what constitutes a "cup of coffee" anymore? Do the coffee drinks of today have much in common with the phrase "one lump or two," and how does that affect the oral health? Read More
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Who Should Never Use Dental Amalgam Explained by the Sacramento Dentistry Group
Dental amalgam may contain mercury, but it is still considered safe by both the American Dental Association and the Food and Drug Administration. Nevertheless, there are patients that the Sacramento Dentistry Group does not consider good candidates for use of dental amalgam. Read More
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The Sacramento Dentistry Group Talks About Cranberries and Dental Health
Polyphenols provided by cranberries are believed to have benefits for oral health and studies also appear to back up this claim. What are some potential consequences of a high cranberry diet in the United States? Read More
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