Family Dentist in Elk Grove: Your Most Common Questions Answered
Choosing the right family dentist in Elk Grove is an important decision. Your dental office should be a place where every member of your family feels comfortable, cared for, and confident in the quality of treatment they receive. Below, we’re answering the most common questions families ask when looking for a dentist in Elk Grove. What Is […]
Back-to-School Smiles: A Parent’s Guide to Healthy Teeth This School Year
As summer winds down and families get ready for a new school year, there’s more on the checklist than just pencils, backpacks, and lunchboxes. A healthy smile should be at the top of every parent’s back-to-school prep list! Strong teeth and good oral habits help kids feel confident, stay focused, and avoid unexpected dental problems […]
Understanding In-Network vs. Out-of-Network Dental Care: How Much Can You Really Save?
At Dentistry by Design, we often hear this question from both current and prospective patients: In-Network vs. Out-of-Network: What’s the Difference? How much can I save by going to a dentist who is ‘in-network’ with my dental insurance versus one who is ‘out-of-network’?This is an important consideration when planning for dental care, so let’s break […]
Rescuing a Smile: Dr. Ionescu’s Touch of Compassion
We’d like to share a story about Dr. Ionescu that goes beyond his professional abilities. A young teenage patient had broken one of his front teeth in half. Understandably, he didn’t want to face school with a missing tooth, becoming the subject of his peers’ amusement. To explore his options, he visited Dr. Ionescu with […]
Smiles Ready for School: A Back-to-School Dental Checklist.
As summer comes to an end and the excitement of a new school year begins, it’s crucial to ensure that your child’s oral health is in its best shape. At Dentistry by Design in Elk Grove, California, we understand the significance of a healthy smile, especially as kids head back to school. In this blog […]
Why do we have to floss?
You might think that if you brush your teeth thoroughly and have no food trapped between your teeth you don’t need to floss. Actually, flossing is imperative because it helps you get rid of plaque from between the teeth, where a toothbrush can’t reach. Taking care of your teeth and gums is important in avoiding […]
Baby bottle decay!
Did you know that milk sugar (the naturally occurring one that come from lactose) might create tooth decay in babies? What Is Baby Bottle Decay and How to Prevent It It is true, we’ve seen it many times. If a baby falls asleep with a bottle of milk his/her teeth will stay soaked in milk […]
Avoid added sugars as much as you can!
Can you entirely avoid sugars? The short answer is NO. Should you avoid all sugars? Definitely NO But…you should . Sugars occur naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and dairy products and most of them are healthy for you since they contain fiber, vitamins and minerals your body needs in order to stay healthy, strong […]
Training a Generation of Flossing Masters
NEXT TO BRUSHING, the best tool we have for preventing tooth decay and gum disease is daily flossing, which is why it’s important to help our kids develop a flossing habit early on. Here are some great tips for parents with kids who are learning how to floss: Why Flossing Is a Skill Worth Mastering 1. […]