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Check out our newest YouTube video on Invisalign®, the clear alternative to braces. Invisalign uses a series of clear removable aligners, similar to teeth whitening trays, that you wear over your teeth. They are custom-made and gradually and gently shift the teeth into position and alignment. You simply pop in a new set of aligners about every two weeks until your treatment is done. No brackets. No wires, and almost no one will know you are wearing them. Check out our newest video on YouTube.
Dental injuries are the most common type of orofacial injury sustained during participation in sports. Dr. Kinzer from Jackson Creek Dental Group talks about what you can do to help prevent sports injuries involving the mouth and why it’s important to wear sports mouthguards. Also, find out what you should do if you, a family member or friend has a tooth knocked out.
Over 20 million Americans suffer from chronic headaches. Many times head and neck pain may be symptoms of a temporomandibular disorder, referred to as TMJ. When your bite is not in harmony with your jaw, it can cause many different symptoms, including headaches, neck and shoulder pain, pain and stiffness in the jaw muscles, clicking, popping or grating sounds in the jaw joints, and limited movement of the jaw, among others. If you have any of these symptoms and the pain is severe and lasts more than a few weeks, see your healthcare provider or a dentist who specializes in TMJ for a thorough TMJ diagnosis and x-rays. Check out our youtube video:
To help you celebrate a White Christmas, we’re running a special KöR® Whitening promotion at 30% off the regular price. This is a great gift for yourself or that someone special on your list. The promotion will run between now and December 31, 2012.
This new whitening system offers predictability, effectiveness, and longevity of effect with little or no complaints about sensitivity by patients. It offers you the whitest, brightest smile for life with very little maintenance. This powerful KöR Whitening system is so effective that it can even whiten difficult tetracycline stained teeth and teeth with fluorosis (white spots), which has been nearly impossible to do before,
Like other whitening products, KöR Whitening will not whiten crowns, veneers or composites. If you have any of these on your front teeth, you may need to replace some of them after whitening.
Call us today at (209) 223-2712 to take advantage of this great offer.
Diabetes affects over 26 million Americans and can cause complications to our feet, eyes, kidneys and heart. If you have diabetes, did you know that it can also cause complications in your mouth? High glucose levels in saliva may cause bacteria in the mouth to thrive and cause many complications including: tooth decay, fungal infections, salivary dysfunction and dry mouth, periodontal (gum) disease and delayed healing. The first defense against oral complications is to diligently brush and floss every day and see your dental team regularly. If you have bleeding gums, a sore mouth, burning tongue or ulcers, you need to see your dentist for treatment…the earlier the better.
Periodontal disease is an infection of the gum tissue around the teeth, which can lead to loss of bone and teeth if left untreated. Remember, diabetes reduces the body’s ability to resist infections and to heal, and infections in the mouth can in turn change your blood glucose levels. You should regularly check your teeth and gums, and immediately schedule an appointment with your dentist if you notice any changes.
So what can you do? Make sure to have regular check-ups and professional cleanings. If you show signs of early gum disease, make sure to follow you dental team’s recommendations. If you wear dentures, remove and clean them daily. Also report any changes you have in medications or blood glucose control, and know your glucose levels at the beginning of your dental appointment to help avoid an emergency situation while you are being treated. Let your dentist know if you wear an insulin pump prior to having x-rays. Also, discuss any oral problems you may be having, including dry mouth. People with diabetes have special needs, and your dentist and hygienist are equipped to meet those needs – with your help.
Living with diabetes can be challenging, so taking an active part in your oral health care will help you to have a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile for years to come. Make your dental team part of your diabetes care team.
October is National Dental Hygiene Month. Remember to keep your teeth clean and healthy with daily brushing and flossing, and see your hygienist and dentist on a regular basis. For optimal oral health, you should visit your dental office for preventive care hygiene appointments every 6 months. Patients with periodontal disease will be seen more frequently.
Check out our Youtube video on oral cancer. Oral cancer strikes about 35,000 Americans each year, and in 5 years less than half of them will still be alive. In this video, Dr. Ron Ask from Jackson Creek Dental Group in Jackson, CA will talk about where oral cancer shows up in and around the mouth, common signs and symptoms, and what you can do to help prevent it from happening to you or a loved one. Make sure to have regular dental check-ups with oral cancer screenings each year.
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If you are too embarrassed to smile, have dark stained teeth, or just simply want a whiter smile, Jackson Creek Dental Group is offering the latest in teeth whitening technology, the KöR® Whitening Deep Bleaching at 30% off regular prices from now until September 30, 2012. This new whitening system offers predictability, effectiveness, and longevity of effect with little or no complaints about sensitivity by patients.
KöR Whitening offers permanent results – the whitest, brightest smile for life with very little maintenance.
“This powerful KöR Whitening system is so effective that it can even whiten difficult tetracycline stained teeth and teeth with fluorosis (white spots), which has been nearly impossible to do before,” said Dwight Simpson, DDS at Jackson Creek Dental Group. “My patients have seen dramatic color changes as a result of using KöR Whitening, with little to no discomfort or sensitivity. This new whitening system even rejuvenates older teeth back to their youthful ability to whiten incredibly well, even if you’re 90 years old.”
Dr. Simpson noted that, like other whitening products, KöR Whitening will not whiten crowns, veneers or composites. If you have any of these on your front teeth, you may need to replace some of them after whitening.
Jackson Creek Dental Group offers a full range of advanced, comprehensive dental specialties, from general care, periodontal care and orthodontics to cosmetic dentistry, smile design and full mouth reconstruction. For more information contact us at (209) 223-2712 or visit our website at www.JacksonCreekDental.com. Jackson Creek Dental Group is open Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
Orthodontics offers the science and artistry to give adults and children straight smiles that enhance their appearance and improve their health and comfort. We treat skeletal/jaw alignment problems first using removable or “functional” type appliances, including Twin Blocks. Once the orthopaedic issues are resolved we move into the orthodontic (braces) phase of treatment to straighten and align the teeth. For children, early evaluation and possible intervention is important because many orthodontic problems are easier to correct if they’re detected early.
Our kids are signing up for sports now, so play it safe and make an appointment with your dentist for a professionally fitted sports mouthguard. The National Youth Sports Foundation for the Prevention of Athletic Injuries states that dental injuries are the most common type of oral facial injuries sustained during participation in sports. A professionally fitted mouthguard is essential for injury prevention. Have you made an appointment to get your kids fitted for a sports mouthguard?
