Dental Intra-Oral Camera

Advanced Technology Lets You Participate in your Dental Decisions

Dr. Berger works together with each patient to provide the best treatment. With the use of an intra-oral camera, you can see your teeth deep inside your mouth. It reveals what work needs to be done on which teeth. You can then feel confident about the decisions you make about your dental care plan. Patients enjoy this new approach in dentistry, and you will too!

Artisan Dental   
Jeff Berger, DDS   
19604 Mono Way   
Sonora, CA 95370   
(209) 532-2915   
ArtisanDDS.com

Wisdom Teeth

Learn what the American Dental Association has to say about wisdom teeth.

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Artisan Dental   
Jeff Berger, DDS   
19604 Mono Way   
Sonora, CA 95370   
(209) 532-2915   
ArtisanDDS.com

Dental Implants

Can Other Problems Result from Losing a Tooth?

Yes! Other teeth will start to shift and move, which results in losing them as well. Even one missing tooth can affect the proper ability to chew, which means receiving fewer nutrients from the foods you eat. You may gain weight due to eating softer, higher-calorie foods. The bone loss in the jaw that results from missing teeth changes your appearance to make you look older than your age. Your speech may be embarrassingly affected, too.

We recommend having missing teeth replaced with dental implants. They can replace one or many teeth. They look very natural and function just like real teeth. They will recapture a beautiful smile and return your confidence.

Artisan Dental   
Jeff Berger, DDS   
19604 Mono Way   
Sonora, CA 95370   
(209) 532-2915   
ArtisanDDS.com

6 Habits That Harm Your Teeth (And How to Break Them): Chewing Ice Cubes

The habit: “Tooth enamel is a crystal. Ice is a crystal. When you push two crystals against each other, one will break,” Dr. Messina says. “Most of the time it’s the ice, but sometimes the tooth or a filling will break.”

The solution: Drink chilled beverages without ice, or use a straw so you're not tempted. “The risk of chewing ice is greater than any pleasure that comes from chewing it,” he says. “Besides, ice is really cold!”

To read the entire article please visit MouthHealthy.org

Artisan Dental   
Jeff Berger, DDS   
19604 Mono Way   
Sonora, CA 95370   
(209) 532-2915   
ArtisanDDS.com

What if an Object Gets Caught in Your Teeth?

Learn what the American Dental Association's answer is to the question: "What if an Object Gets Caught in Your Teeth?".

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Artisan Dental   
Jeff Berger, DDS   
19604 Mono Way   
Sonora, CA 95370   
(209) 532-2915   
ArtisanDDS.com

6 Habits That Harm Your Teeth (And How to Break Them): Constant Snacking

The habit: Grazing all day, especially on sugary foods and drinks, puts you at a higher risk for cavities. When you eat, cavity-causing bacteria feast leftover food, producing an acid that attacks the outer shell of your teeth.

The solution: Eat balanced meals to feel fuller, longer. If you need a snack, make sure it's low in fat and sugar. If you indulge in the occasional sugary treat, follow it with a big glass of water to wash away leftover food.

To read the entire article please visit MouthHealthy.org

Artisan Dental   
Jeff Berger, DDS   
19604 Mono Way   
Sonora, CA 95370   
(209) 532-2915   
ArtisanDDS.com

Advanced Dental Care Technology

Thorough, Early Cavity Detection

We are pleased to now provide our patients with multiple tools in the fight against cavities. Along with digital X-rays, the laser scanner and the DEXIS CariVu™ combine to give the doctor a complete picture of your teeth. The laser scanner allows us to detect even tiny, early cavities in the surfaces of your teeth. The CariVu's bright light shines through your tooth so the doctor can see cavities between your teeth. This technology allows us to detect future problems to keep an eye on, issues that need immediate attention...and a clearer picture of your dental health for more accurate diagnoses.

Artisan Dental   
Jeff Berger, DDS   
19604 Mono Way   
Sonora, CA 95370   
(209) 532-2915   
ArtisanDDS.com

How Often Should a Senior Citizen Go to the Dentist?

Learn what the American Dental Association's answer is to the question: "How Often Should a Senior Citizen Go to the Dentist?".

 

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Artisan Dental   
Jeff Berger, DDS   
19604 Mono Way   
Sonora, CA 95370   
(209) 532-2915   
ArtisanDDS.com

6 Habits That Harm Your Teeth (And How to Break Them): Using Your Teeth As Tools

The habit: Your teeth were made for eating, not to stand in as a pair of scissors or hold things when your hands are full. When you do this, you put yourself at a higher risk of cracking your teeth, injuring your jaw or accidentally swallowing something you shouldn’t.

The solution: Stop and find something or someone to give you a hand. Your mouth will thank you.

To read the entire article please visit MouthHealthy.org

Artisan Dental   
Jeff Berger, DDS   
19604 Mono Way   
Sonora, CA 95370   
(209) 532-2915   
ArtisanDDS.com