Ease Your Mind – How Preventative Care Improves Your Health Ease Your Mind – How Preventative Care Improves Your Health June. A time to grill, swim and spend time with friends and family. Summer has just begun and weekends are about to look a lot more exciting. Although June is the perfect time for busting out the swim trunks, it is also a month set… Read More
Dental Health Education: Calling All Teachers HOW DENTAL EDUCATION WILL HELP YOUR STUDENTS Do you know teachers who might be influential in dental health education? If not maybe you or someone in your family could benefit from the following educational information on good dental practices and educational programs. Caffaratti Dental Group is offering community leaders helpful dental health tips and programs… Read More
Your Teeth Scream for Ice Cream! Oral Risk Factors From Lack of Calcium in Reno, Nevada July is National Ice Cream Month, which is a great time to load up on extra calcium for strong teeth and nutrients that help prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease. While ice cream should not be a key part of your diet, it is possible… Read More
Arthritis and Oral Health: Is There a Link? www.Caffarattidentalgroup.com Is Poor Oral Health Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis? At Caffaratti Dental Group, we understand that oral health is linked to overall health, including its impact on rheumatoid arthritis (RA), as well as other diseases. As premiere dental providers in the Reno/Sparks area, we are on the front lines of dental science, focused on… Read More
Medications that may affect your implant success Medications that may affect your implant success Based on latest research, a striking association links the success rate of dental implants and everyday pills you may be popping. Heartburn medications as well as beta-blockers, a group of cardiac drugs, were shown to affect the implant’s attachment and growth in different ways-one positively and one… Read More
Do Kiss And Tell! Why “Kissing and Telling” May Help Avoid Allergic Food Reactions Did you know that your kiss as well as saliva shared might trigger allergic reactions in those individuals who have certain food sensitivities? Studies show that between 5 and 12 percent of food-allergic individuals will experience a reaction from kissing. Understanding the facts about you… Read More
Could You Have A Vitamin D Deficiency? We all know we need Vitamin D, but do you know if you’re getting enough? A Vitamin D deficiency can easily go unnoticed until there are potentially severe consequences such as broken bones. Until recently, the only way to discover a Vitamin D deficiency was by drawing blood or examining the inside composition of a… Read More
Can Tooth Enamel Regrow? Can Tooth Enamel Regrow? The question I often get asked is, Can toothpastes or mouthwash regrow or strengthen tooth enamel? I have to take a moment to answer with clarity because many of my patients experience the results of battered or damaged tooth enamel. When you maintain good brushing and flossing care for your teeth, your tooth… Read More
Halloween Is Here! Halloween season is here and it is time to ramp up your oral care! Eat Halloween candy with meals or shortly after mealtime. Saliva production is increased during meals, helping to cancel out acids produced by bacteria in your mouth and rinse away food particles. Avoid hard candy and other sweets that stay… Read More
Health and Pregnancy Do You Know How Your Health Affects Your Child’s Teeth Before, During and After Pregnancy? Have you ever wondered when your baby’s teeth are formed? Most people would say, “after birth” however that is definitely not the case. Since they are developing early in the pregnancy, it is important to monitor your health during each… Read More