If you want to maintain a healthy and beautiful smile, you have to be diligent in how you take care of your teeth. Brushing is the basic method, and ideally, you should brush your teeth after every meal, but brushing at least twice a day should be good enough, as long as you brush thorough, cleaning through all surfaces of your teeth. Flossing and rinsing with mouthwash is also equally important. Flossing clean in between teeth, reaching areas that are otherwise inaccessible to the bristles of your brush and rinsing medicates your tissues and saliva with ingredients that should support good oral health condition.

Brushing for two minutes, twice daily, is recommended. ADA recommends placing the toothbrush against the gumline at a 45 degree angle to eliminate plaque from above and below the gingival margins. Flossing should be done by guiding the floss gently between your teeth. When the floss reaches the gum line, gently slide it into the space between the gum and the tooth in a C-shape.

Flossing is key to having clean gums. We recommend flossing twice a day.

Depending on your overall oral health, you should get a cleaning and check up done every 4 to 6 months. If you make it a habit to see your dentist on a regular basis, you can avoid having problems in the first place. It saves you from expensive procedures and definitely takes away the need for more invasive procedures. During a routine check-up, x-rays are taken and the condition of the mouth is assessed, making sure that it is disease-free and healthy.

Fluoride helps in keeping your enamel strong and healthy. It protects your teeth from developing cavities.

Bad breath could be caused by many factors, but the most common reason for bad breath is poor hygiene. If you feel that you or someone you know has the problem of bad breath, your first step should be to visit your dentist for an examination. Once the reason for your bad breath is determined, a treatment plan is created around it, which may or may not require a procedure.

You may feel some discomfort as your teeth begin to realign due to the pressure of the wires and elastic ligatures. Over-the-counter pain medication can provide relief from such discomfort.

The cost of orthodontic treatment depends on the amount of work and length of time the process takes. At Argonaut Dental, will make sure we give you a reasonable and affordable quote for the amount of work required.

Make an appointment with your dentist right away! Infections can quickly spread to other areas of the mouth, which may cause severe damage to healthy areas.

Most of the time, gums bleed because of not flossing regularly. If you see your gums are bleeding make an appointment with your dentist to get it checked right away.

Teeth discoloration could be because of many reasons. Genetics, smoking, poor hygiene, and many other factors can lead to discoloration of the teeth.

We suggest you wait at least one full day before eating any hard, spicy, and chewy food.

In most cases, yes. Depending on what type of anesthetic was given, your dentist will let you know well in advance, whether you will be able to drive or not after a root canal treatment.

The actual duration of your dentures as well as implants depends on how well you take care of your oral health. If you take good care of them, they should last a good 5 years to even a lifetime!

Removable dentures are suggested to be removed and cleaned on a daily basis. However for implants, only your dentist or a specialist may remove them, should a need arise.

Yes! This way, your dentist can see how your implant is doing, and if it needs any adjustments.

Dental implants are made out of titanium. They are cylindrical in shape, resembling the root of a tooth. Additional components are positioned on an implant that enable the dentists to put a crown (cap) on top. A dental implant can also be utilized to bear full or partial dentures, considerably enhancing retention and stability of the denture.

Almost all PPO insurance plans are accepted. Please call our office to check if you do not see your plan listed in our Dental Insurance section.

Unfortunately, we do not accept Medi-Cal at this time.

We are in-network with most PPO insurance plans.You are always welcome to call our office and get further clarification on your insurance.

Yes! Kids of all ages are welcome.

Please bring your insurance card, and a valid ID. If you would like the dentist to look at any other information such as x-rays, pictures, dentres, etc., please bring them with you. We do recommend that you fill out the “New Patient Forms” on our website, if it is your first visit.

We recommend you arrive 15 minutes earlier so you have enough time to complete any necessary paperwork.

Generally your first appointment will be an hour to an hour and a half. A lot depends on your oral health, and any immediate issues you may be facing at the time of your first appointment.

Things happen! We understand. We would appreciate a 24 hour notice.

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