Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. It can be a real balancing act: using the right oral care products, your personal oral care habits, and seeing us at Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno CA twice a year. Your dental health […]
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Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
At Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno CA, we see more cavities in our patients than we would like to. Cavities are far too common in the United States, and there is a tendency to consider them inevitable. Cavities happen when certain types of bacteria produce acids in the mouth. These acids destroy the enamel of […]
Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
If you have claustrophobia, you avoid enclosed spaces. If you have arachnophobia, you stay away from spiders. Fair enough! But if you fear the dentist, you may be inclined to avoid checkups. At Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno CA, we know this is a bad idea. The connection between your dental health and overall health […]
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
A question from the team at Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno CA: What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, does the dentist examine the patient’s teeth, choose the course of treatment, and perform the procedure, all while the patient is an inconsequential participant? It Starts […]
Don’t Like Dental Visits? Go Anyway.
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
It’s no secret that many dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain, or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. At Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno CA, we encourage all our patients to see their dentist regularly. This way, you can prevent more uncomfortable dental procedures, like fillings […]
Do You Have The Most Common Dental Problem?
Categories: Dental health, Family Dentistry
Tooth decay is the single most common dental issue there is. Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day goes a long way toward preventing it. That’s something we stress to all of our patients at Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno CA! Cavities form when acids in the mouth attack the enamel and dentin of […]
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
Everyone should brush their teeth at least twice a day. In this post from Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno CA, we’ll talk about why this is so important. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. You should make sure to use a fluoride toothpaste and carefully, but thoroughly, […]
Keeping Patients Calm Since 2003
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno CA. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In […]
5 Ways To Prevent A Cracked Tooth
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair. In this post from Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno CA, we offer an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. Avoid chewing on hard things. Patients should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky. Beware pitted […]
3 Ways To Keep Your Mouth Happy!
Categories: Family Dentistry, Oral Health
At Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno CA, our objective is to help every patient who comes in for an appointment to have the best possible oral health. This post focuses on something that doesn’t get as much attention as cavities or cosmetic dentistry: our sense of taste. A happy mouth is not only a healthy […]
