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To Brush or Not to Brush Before Bedtime
Learn why brushing and flossing before bed matters, when to wait after acidic foods, and how to protect your smile overnight.
Dental Sealants for Kids: Prevent Cavities Early
Dental sealants protect children’s molars, helping prevent cavities with a quick, painless treatment.
Custom Mouthguards for Sports and Teeth Grinding
Protect your teeth with a custom mouthguard for sports or nighttime grinding. Discover personalized options at Lakeside Dental in Folsom.
How Intraoral Cameras Improve Dental Exams
See how intraoral cameras improve dental exams with clear images, early detection, and better communication about your oral health.
Senior Dental Care Tips for Healthy Aging Smiles
Learn how aging affects teeth, gums, and dry mouth, plus simple senior dental care tips to keep your smile healthy and strong.
How to Choose the Right Dental Insurance Plan in California
Do you find dental insurance to be confusing? We break down PPO, HMO, EPO, indemnity, and discount plans so you can choose coverage with confidence. 🦷
Assess Your Cavity Risk
How cavity-prone are your teeth? Use this simple self-check to spot risk factors and protect your oral health with help from Lakeside Dental.
Will You Get Cavities?
Ever wonder why some people get cavities more easily? Learn the surprising habits and health changes that can raise your tooth decay risk.
Do Water Flossers Replace Traditional Floss?
If you have a water flosser and use it regularly, you may wonder whether you ever need to buy string floss again. One truth is that water flossers remove food particles, loosen plaque, and adequately clean the gums, but they lack the ability to scrape the sides of…
Why Try a Water Flosser?
Struggle to keep up with flossing? You’re definitely not alone 😅 A water flosser can make it easier to clean between your teeth and along the gumline, especially if traditional floss feels like a hassle. It can be a great option for braces, dental work, or sensitive gums too. 💦🦷
Habits That Damage Tooth Enamel
Your enamel works hard every day, so it deserves some protection 🦷✨ Habits like brushing too hard, grinding your teeth, constant snacking, and using your teeth as tools can all wear it down over time. A few small changes can make a big difference in protecting your smile. 💙 Contact Lakeside Dental in Folsom to schedule a visit!
What’s Eating Your Enamel?
Think your favorite drinks and snacks are harmless? Soda, sports drinks, sour candy, citrus, and even sweet coffee add-ins can slowly wear down your tooth enamel and lead to sensitivity, stains, and damage over time. Our latest article breaks down the everyday habits that may be hurting your teeth and what you can do to protect your smile.
Is it a Dental Emergency?
When is it a dental emergency best handled by a dentist and when it is a medical emergency that is best handled by an ER doctor? Here we answer some questions.
Understanding Dental Abscesses
Throbbing tooth pain that came out of nowhere? It could be a dental abscess. Learn the signs, why it happens, and why fast treatment matters. Read the full article.
Building Confident Smiles with Implants
Get a confident smile again with All-on-4 and All-on-X implants at Lakeside Dental in Folsom. Learn how full-arch dental implants can replace missing teeth. 😁🦷