We provide a full range of dental care services and dental treatments at Artisan Dental in Sonora CA. Our dental services include: children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, orthodontic, preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry.
Your child's first visit to the dentist should happen before his or her first birthday. The general rule is six months after eruption of the first tooth. Taking your child to the dentist at a young age is the best way to prevent problems such as tooth decay, and can help parents learn how to clean their child's teeth and identify his or her fluoride needs. After all, decay can occur as soon as teeth appear. Bringing your child to the dentist early often leads to a lifetime of good oral care habits and acclimates your child to the dental office, thereby reducing anxiety and fear, which will make for plenty of stress-free visits in the future. To read the entire article, visit: KnowYourTeeth.com Artisan Dental Jeff Berger, DDS 19604 Mono Way Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 532-2915 ArtisanDDS.com
For years, the main health risk with gum disease was losing your teeth. However, recent research has revealed a link between chronic gum infection and life-threatening conditions such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes. Dentists now consider periodontal (gum) disease to be a more serious problem than losing your teeth.
Even worse, the American Dental Association believes that 80% of the adult American population has infected gums. This is at an epidemic proportion and is as serious as any life-threatening illness.
It is important to realize that the bacteria infecting the gums are circulated through the bloodstream, affecting every vital organ in the body. The American Academy of Periodontology reports that "studies found periodontal infection may contribute to the development of heart disease, increase the risk of premature, underweight births, and pose a serious threat to people whose health is already compromised due to diabetes and respiratory diseases." Artisan Dental Jeff Berger, DDS 19604 Mono Way Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 532-2915 ArtisanDDS.com
With the American population living longer, seniors' oral health has become an important issue, as has the widespread problem of elder abuse. Every year more than 2.5 million older Americans may be victims of elder abuse, and in some cases dentists serve as the first line of defense, according to a report in the May/June 2005 issue of General Dentistry, the clinical, peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). To read the entire article, visit: KnowYourTeeth.com
How would you like to be completely relaxed throughout your treatment and leave feeling rejuvenated and energetic? We are happy to offer our patients the option of the NuCalm® System. NuCalm uses a totally natural substance that contains absolutely no narcotics, as well as light-blocking eye masks and specific methods to bring you to the first stage of sleep. It relaxes you completely, throughout your treatment. There are no side effects and no reported adverse reactions. Over 250,000 patients have chosen this treatment option! Ask us if NuCalm is right for you.
Flossing helps control plaque. It can reach where a toothbrush can't, like between the teeth. Floss daily with floss and interdental cleaners that carry the American Dental Association (ADA) seal. Ask your dentist for tips if you're not sure how to floss. Like everything else, flossing gets easier with practice. The above article is from: WebMD.com Artisan Dental Jeff Berger, DDS 19604 Mono Way Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 532-2915 ArtisanDDS.com
Your child's first visit to the dentist should happen before his or her first birthday. The general rule is six months after eruption of the first tooth. Taking your child to the dentist at a young age is the best way to prevent problems such as tooth decay, and can help parents learn how to clean their child's teeth and identify his or her fluoride needs. After all, decay can occur as soon as teeth appear. Bringing your child to the dentist early often leads to a lifetime of good oral care habits and acclimates your child to the dental office, thereby reducing anxiety and fear, which will make for plenty of stress-free visits in the future. 
