The Smile Generation [official blog]

Dr. Dhaval Patel, owner dentist from Pleasant Grove Dental Group and Orthodontics, a member of the Smile Generation family, in Roseville, CA answers this week’s questions.  One of our twitter followers asked: “What should we look for in a toothbrush?”  According to Dr. Patel, we should : “Choose a toothbrush with soft nylon bristles, which [...]

You have been doing well.  You brush regularly, floss just about as often as you should, and visit the dentist every six months.  The health of your teeth is something you don’t have to worry about.  What about that nagging and increasingly painful feeling in your mouth?  Do you have a toothache but think it [...]

Do you take a proactive or reactionary approach to your teeth?  Some people actively ask questions and engage their dentist when visiting, while others take a more passive approach.  A dentist will improve your mouth and smile regardless of your temperament, yet it may make you feel more at ease by asking your dentist questions [...]

It is a pastime of people of all ages. We are tempted to grab some at the checkout lines, we pop it in after meals, and we offer it to friends. Chewing gum is a common practice. It is so regularly done that we may not think much about it; yet, what would our dentists [...]

The last thing on your mind when you’re practicing, training, or scoring the winning touchdown, is your teeth. Teeth are fragile and can easily be chipped or fractured during a sporting accident. Taking precautions, such as wearing a mouth guard, can save an athlete a trip to the dentist. Accidents are not as unlikely as [...]