Blog - General Dentistry

A child’s first trip to the dentist is a significant milestone that helps establish a foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits and stress-free visits. With the right preparation and a compassionate dental team, that first appointment can be easy, educational, and even enjoyable.

When Should Your Child First Visit the Dentist?

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, children ...

There’s a difference between keeping your teeth healthy and helping your smile truly shine. General dentistry focuses on the essentials, such as cleanings, fillings, and protecting your oral health. But cosmetic dentistry takes it a step further with whitening, reshaping, and perfecting your smile so you feel confident every time you look in the mirror.

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Dental fillings are the most common form of tooth restoration Typically, fillings are called for when a patient’s tooth has a cavity or lesion on its surface. They serve to restore a tooth’s strength and natural shape and protect against further damage.

Today we’re looking at dental fillings, what they are, what they’re made of, and how they restore and protect ...

Family life can be full of joy and indelible experiences you'll remember forever. But in between the high points is a whole lot of running around town, wiping noses, making lunches, and just trying to keep up. So when it comes to your family's dental care, you want to choose a family dentist that will make your life easier.

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People often refer to the "Big Questions." Who made us? Why are we here? What came first, the chicken or the egg? But, unfortunately, these are the kinds of inquiries lacking any one widely accepted answer, and over some, people are still fighting to this day.

But some big questions do have an answer, and at Elk Grove Smile Center, we're ...

New year. New you.

Many people make resolutions for the new year. It can be adopting a healthy lifestyle, knocking something off the bucket list, or redoing dated home décor, but what about your oral health?

Sometimes people skip their twice-yearly dental exams and cleanings, hoping that all is well with their teeth and gums, but you put your oral health and ...