Dr. Mike and Dr. Chris want to share with you!
2022 Business of the Year, Redding Chamber of Commerce
"Hi Welcome to Nelson Family Dental Group! I'm Dr. Mike, and I'll give you a tour!. This is our reception desk where Janet our appointment coordinator will greet you and say hello! This round table is probably the most important room in the entire office, because this is where you get to know how we communicate, and we get to know what is important to you."
Dr. Leon Nelson (retired) contributes this month as a guest author!
"...Now, though, in 2017, there is a growing number of dentists who have taken post-graduate training in order to assist physicians in a wide variety of ways for the "dental" treatment of various aspects of the following disorders that were previously reserved for care by those in the field of medicine..."
Dr. Mike Nelson is an advocate for health in our community and organizes a regular meeting for like-minded people interested in healthy food and fantastically friendly people! Read this article, originally featured on PlantPureCommunities.org.
“Defense Wins Championships” and to be the Superbowl Champion, the team will have to control the “Red Zone” the area between the 20 yard line and the goal line. Who will win the Superbowl? The victor will control the “Red Zone.” Dentistry also has a “Red Zone” which when controlled, will produce VICTORY. Football has its 20 yards, but in your mouth it is 2 millimeters that matters. The “Dental Red Zone” is the area above the gum line. When every effort is made to control this zone, you win; you beat the diseases called decay, gingivitis, periodontitis and bad breath. How do you control the Red Zone? Have a simple game plan, something that everyone can understand.
Need your denture relined? Or maybe you just had your denture relined? Learn more about what makes denture relines sometimes a fantastic option!
But, why do people have bad breath, even if they have good home care (and floss)? Read part two of our thrilling two-part series on bad breath!
Every day, people spend lots of money and time on personal hygiene; from showering, to makeup. And for the mouth, the story is no different. Walk into any pharmacy and you’ll see rows and rows of “mouth products.” Yet, bad breath persists. Why?
Some dental professionals recommend brushing without toothpaste for four minutes, until your teeth are clean, then introducing toothpaste to freshen breath, add fluoride, and remove stain. What? Read on...
There are whole aisles dedicated to toothpaste in stores, as well as hundreds of toothpaste commercials on television. This can make it very confusing on which toothpaste to buy. Find out the truth about toothpaste - part one!
In dentistry, we often talk about “baby bottle rot.” What this really means is tooth decay caused by sweet liquids like juices, sodas, and sugary waters (Gatorade, Propel, and others that often fly below the radar). How do we keep our kids teeth cavity free?
All Redding dentists, from pediatric dentists, to oral surgeons are concerned with the health of your mouth, and each kind of dental specialist can write you a prescription; however, how many dentists have taken the time to evaluate your food, spending time to look at how your food is treating your body.
A common misconception among parents is that juice and other fruity drinks do not cause cavities. Although juices may be good for children’s bodies by giving them the vitamins they need, the bacteria in the mouth use natural sugars the same as sugar added to food or soda pop.
This is probably the most powerful information you must know about keeping your teeth clean. Developed by Dr. Leon Nelson and others, refined by Dr. Mike Nelson: Two-way Toothbrushing.
When do you schedule your child's first dental visit? How should the visit go? Redding Dentist Dr. Chris Nelson talks about first dental visits for kids.
The companion article to our recently released "Why do I keep getting cavities?!" video on YouTube! Cavities are no fun, and Dr. Chris shows you how as a Redding Dentist he wants you to never need another filling!