Hello everyone,

With a New Year and Decade upon us it’s time for a New Smile!

This time of year gyms are packed with people dedicated to making themselves look and feel better for the new year.  There is nothing better than complimenting this with a beautiful new smile and it doesn’t get any easier than Invisalign.

Back by popular demand Invisalign Week is here!  Starting now you can book your Invisalign Consultations for the week of January 25-30th.  During this Invisalign special event, you will be able to take advantage of some great savings and free services such as free x-rays, photos and study models saving you $395!

You can download the flyer by selecting an office:  Fair Oaks - Lincoln

Also back by popular demand is our iPod Touch Raffle!  We had a great time with this last year (Congratulations Ami on winning a 32gb iPod Touch) and decided to bring it back once again.

We don’t hold this event often, but when we do we do it right!

You can download the flyer by selecting an office:  Fair Oaks - Lincoln

We have scheduling coordinators standing by ready to help you book a convenient appointment that fits your schedule.  We’re even open on Saturdays!

On a personal note, I would like to congratulate Dr. Salvatierra for receiving his Invisalign Certification!  We now have three Invisalign Certified Dentists to better server you.

We all look forward to this great event and I am personally excited to meet with you and show you how we can transform your smile using Invisalign.

Sign up for Invisalign Week by our online form or give us a call at one of our offices:

- Fair Oaks - 916-721-3368
- Lincoln - 916-645-1138

Have a great New Year and we’ll see you soon.

Your Sacramento Dentist,

Dr. Blair V. Moser, DDS

Wow, what a week last week was!  I first want to congratulate all those who started Invisalign!  We are all excited to see your end results in the coming months!

Secondly, I want to thank our amazing staff for putting on such an incredible week and all the hard work everyone put in to make things happen and run so smoothly.

For those of you who may still be on the fence about getting Invisalign this was a great opportunity to save thousands of dollars.  We’ve actually had phone calls this morning asking if they can still be apart of Invisalign Week.  Unfortunately we did end this even on Friday the 14th, but the good news is we plan on doing this again in the coming months so stay tuned and keep a look out for the next availabe dates.

Ok, that’s it for now.  Again, congratulations to all those who started Invisalign and are on their way to straight teeth!

Take Care,

Blair Moser, DDS

The time has finally arrived…Invisalign Week!

We have been planning this for quite some time and things are getting pretty exciting around here.  Patients are loving the idea and we have received a great resonse so far.

During Invisalign Week we are offering some amazing specials and free offers including giving away an iPod Touch!  We all know how cool those are so this has gotten people really excited.

I had our webdesigner create an awesome page that describes everything about our Invisalign week so go ahead and click on the link, Invisalign Special, to go over all the details!

Oops!  Almost forgot to mention briefly that Invisalign week runs August 10-14, 2009.

One last note, we have a lot of exciting things going on here at the Charles Dental Group.  We will be launching some amazing new features on our website that will blow your mind.  We are dedicated to offering more than just a dental website, we want to provide top of the line information, reviews, products, etc that you can use everyday.  Anytime you need something dental related we want you to think Charles Dental Group.

So bookmark our website as I mentioned before, we are going developing some amazing new features that we know you’ll love.

Okay, that’s it for now.  Here is the link again to Invisalign Week.

Take Care,

Dr. Moser
The People’s Dentist!

How Tooth Decay Happens

Tooth decay is caused by certain types of bacteria (mutans streptococci and lactobacilli) that live in your mouth. When they attach themselves to the teeth and multiply in dental plaque, they can do damage.

The bacteria feed on what you eat, especially sugars (including fruit sugars) and cooked starch (bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, etc.). Within about five minutes after you eat or drink, the bacteria begin producing acids as a byproduct of their digesting your food. Those acids can penetrate into the hard substance of the tooth and dissolve some of the minerals (calcium and phosphate).

If the acid attacks are infrequent and of short duration, your saliva can help to repair the damage by neutralizing the acids and supplying minerals and fluoride that can replace those lost from the tooth. However, if your mouth is dry (especially at night), you have many of these bacteria, or you snack frequently; then the tooth mineral lost by attacks of acids is too great and cannot be repaired. This is the start of tooth decay and leads to cavities.

Now that you know how tooth decay happens, let’s outline the Six Methods of Controlling Tooth Decay.

Six Methods of Controlling Tooth Decay

1. Diet: Reducing the number of sugary and starchy foods, snacks, drinks, or candies can help reduce the development of tooth decay. That does not mean you can never eat these types of foods, but you should limit their consumption particularly when eaten between main meals. A good rule is three meals per day and no more than three snacks per day.

2. Saliva:Saliva is critical for controlling tooth decay. It neutralizes acids and provides minerals and proteins that protect the teeth. If you cannot brush after a meal or snack, you can chew some sugar-free gum. This will stimulate the flow of saliva to help neutralize acids and bring lost minerals back to the teeth.

3. Plaque removal:Removing the plaque from your teeth on a daily basis is helpful in controlling tooth decay. If you have an appliance such as an orthodontic retainer or partial denture, remove it before brushing your teeth. Brush all surfaces of the appliance also.

4. Antibacterial mouthrinses: Rinses that your dentist can prescribe are able to reduce the number of bacteria that cause tooth decay and can be useful in patients at high risk for tooth decay.

5. Fluorides: Fluorides help make teeth more resistant to being dissolved by bacterial acids. Fluorides are available from a variety of sources such as drinking water, toothpaste, over-the-counter rinses, and products prescribed by your dentist such as brush-on gels used at home or gels and foams applied in the dental office.

6. Sealants: Sealants are plastic coatings bonded to the biting surfaces of back teeth to protect the deep grooves from decay. In some people, the grooves on the surfaces of the teeth are too narrow and deep to clean with a toothbrush, so they may decay in spite of your best efforts. Sealants are an excellent preventive measure for children and young adults at risk for decay.

As you can see, some of those steps are pretty easy and you may do already. Diet is usually the hardest for everyone, but as long as you don’t go overboard and brush your teeth twice a day you will reduce your risk of tooth decay drastically.

If your children have not received Sealants yet, I highly recommend them. Make an appointment with your children’s dentist and have them done as soon as you can. It will save time and money on future visits. Sealants are well worth it.

Later on I will go over in more detail each of the Six Methods of Controlling Tooth Decay. Until then keep your kids healthy and full of good nutrition!
- Andrea Hersh, DDS
Healthy Kids
Charles Dental Group
Todays Dental Recommendation - My recommendation for today is easy…get your kids Sealants!

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In the past it could take two or more visits to the dental office to get a crown done.  Who want’s to do that again?  Now, with cerec crowns you get get the same amount of work done in one visit.  So in a matter of a few visits you could have all of your previous crowns replaced and stronger than ever.

Many years ago dentists had few options to repair decayed and damaged teeth other than amalgam, gold, and other metals.  With Cerec, our dentist can use strong, tooth colored ceramic materials to restore your teeth to their natural strength, beauty, and function.

These materials closely match the composition of natural tooth structure.  This means you can eat hot food and then drink something cold, the restoration and tooth expand and contract at almost equal rates.  So, your tooth does not crack, and you can go on enjoying your evening.

Also, the materials are chemically bonded to your tooth, so our dentist can save as much healthy tooth tissue as possible while providing you with a dental restoration that strengthens your tooth.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, give us a call at 916-721-3368 and we’ll set up a time for you to meet our certified cerec dentist.