Thursday, April 28, 2022

Insurance

We accept a wide variety of dental insurance. Here is a list of the dental insurances that Dr. Burton is in-network with:

• Delta Dental of CA Premier

• Cigna PPO

• Metlife PPO

• Dental Benefits Providers

707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com

Monday, April 25, 2022

Dental Hygienist TEACHES How To Floss


Let's floss some teeth!  I'm a dental hygienist and I wasn't flossing correctly until I learned how to PROPERLY floss in dental hygiene school - so I'd like to share my technique with you all :) 

When you're not cleaning between your teeth, you are missing 40% of the tooth surface!  

1) Hold It Correctly
Start by getting a long piece of floss and wrap it around your middle fingers.  The longer the floss, the easier it is to wrap it. Next, make sure you’re holding the string correctly.  Wrap it around your middle fingers and try to leave about 2 inches in between your wrapped-in-floss-middle fingers.  Once your string is wrapped around your middle fingers, what you want to use to direct the floss is both your thumb and index finger.

2) Do The Correct Motions
You should bring the floss down between two teeth and make sure you’re touching under the contact area. You actually want to be touching your gums, but make sure you’re not popping it straight down into your papilla (the tip of the triangle of gums in between each tooth).  
Be sure to hug each tooth and go up and down touching it on each side of the tooth, making sure the floss is going beneath the gumline! The dental floss should actually disappear in the space between the gums and the tooth (the sides of the papilla).

3) Understand The Goal
The goal of flossing isn’t to remove food from between your teeth, (although it’s an additional wonderful benefit) but the ultimate goal of flossing is to remove the biofilm pellicle (the stuff that is forming plaque)!  Think about it like you are SCRAPING bacteria off your tooth, not just popping off food that may be stuck. When you are doing this - don’t be lazy about it.  Laziness is when you’re not hugging the tooth.  Remember you need to actually scrape off the biofilm from the tooth itself… think about it as “hugging each side of each tooth” is the best way.

707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com

Friday, April 22, 2022

Dental Floss

Dental floss is a cord of thin filaments used in interdental cleaning to remove food and dental plaque from between teeth or places a toothbrush has difficulty reaching or is unable to reach. Its regular use as part of oral cleaning is designed to maintain oral health.

Use of floss is recommended to prevent gingivitis and the build-up of plaque. The American Dental Association claims that up to 80% of plaque can be removed by flossing, and it may confer a particular benefit in individuals with orthodontic devices.[3] However, empirical scientific evidence demonstrating the clinical benefit of flossing as an adjunct to routine tooth brushing alone remains limited.

A Japanese macaque and long-tailed macaques have been observed in the wild and in captivity flossing with human hair and feathers.

Read more, here.

707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Referral Program

We have a referral program…ask us how you can benefit.

707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com

Saturday, April 16, 2022

Happy Easter from Us

Happy Easter from us here at Regency Dental.

707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

A toothbrush is an oral hygiene tool used to clean the teeth, gums, and tongue. It consists of a head of tightly clustered bristles, atop of which toothpaste can be applied, mounted on a handle which facilitates the cleaning of hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. They should be used in conjunction with something to clean between the teeth where the bristles of the toothbrush cannot reach - for example floss, tape or interdental brushes.

They are available with different bristle textures, sizes, and forms. Most dentists recommend using a soft toothbrush since hard-bristled toothbrushes can damage tooth enamel and irritate the gums.

Because many common and effective ingredients in toothpaste are harmful if swallowed in large doses and instead should be spat out, the act of brushing teeth is most often done at a sink within the kitchen or bathroom, where the brush may be rinsed off afterwards to remove any debris remaining and then dried to reduce conditions ideal for germ growth (and, if it is a wooden toothbrush, mold as well).

Some toothbrushes have plant based handles, often bamboo. However, numerous others are made of cheap plastic; such brushes constitute a significant source of pollution. Over 1 billion toothbrushes are disposed of into landfills annually in the United States alone. Bristles are commonly made of nylon (which, while not biodegradable, as plastic is, may still be recycled) or bamboo viscose.

Read more, here.

707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com

Sunday, April 10, 2022

Community Involvement

Our team takes pride in the community involvement projects we support.

• CA Coastal Clean Up
• Vacaville Boys & Girls Club

707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Is Carbonated Water GOOD For Teeth? (seltzer water, sparkling water)


Let's talk about what carbonated, seltzer, and sparkling water does to your teeth!  Although it contains water... don't let it fool you that it's "good" for your teeth!  Spoiler alert: tap water is always best!  But, some carbonated waters aren't THAT bad.

Though sparkling waters are much better for your teeth than their carbonated soda counterparts, the best way to prevent cavities is to drink them in moderation. The more you drink any acidic liquid, the higher the risk of decay becomes. Make sure you choose sugar-free seltzer water so that you’re not adding in any sweeteners, which could eat away at your enamel. Is carbonated water bad for your teeth? Not in the way we normally think about it. If you feel the need to indulge in a soda with that burger or piece of pizza, then going with something like a La Croix or other seltzer water is a smart choice. Just remember to respect the pH levels and not drink them all day long!

707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com

Monday, April 4, 2022

What is a Dental Technician?

A dental technologist (dental laboratory technician) is a member of the dental team who, upon prescription from a dental clinician, constructs custom-made restorative and dental appliances.

There are four major disciplines within dental technology. These are fixed prosthesis including crowns, bridges and implants; removable prosthesis, including dentures and removable partial dentures; maxillofacial prosthesis, including ocular prosthesis and craniofacial prosthesis; and orthodontics and auxiliaries, including orthodontic appliances and mouthguards.

The dentist communicates with the dental technologist with prescriptions, drawings, and measurements taken from the patient. The most important aspect of this is a dental impression into which the technologist flows a gypsum dental stone to create a replica of the patient's anatomy known as a dental cast. A technologist can then use this cast for the construction of custom appliances.

Read more, here.

707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com

Friday, April 1, 2022

Welcome

If you have suffered from bad dental experiences, ask about oral sedation. It can ease your anxiety about dental treatment. We have provided this level of comfort to our patients for years. This is a family practice. We provide a complete solution to all your oral health and cosmetic needs from age 3 and up.

“Our Vacaville dental team specializes in treating people the way they tell us they want to be treated. Dr. Burton and team strive to take away the fear. We want you to obtain the beautiful smile you have always wanted."

707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com