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Your Dentist Does A Lot More Than Fill Cavities

At Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno we are a primary care dental provider, a role that we take very seriously. When you come in for your regular checkup we will give you a thorough examination and cleaning to ensure you have good dental health. There are nearly 150,000 dentists practicing in North America (someone really…

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How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile

Teeth grinding is a common issue among people of all ages. Formally called bruxism,, it’s bad for the teeth and can lead to other problems. We keep an eye out for it at every checkup, at Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno. Bruxism is when a person involuntarily clenches their jaw or rubs their teeth together….

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Let’s Work Together To Keep Your Smile Healthy And Beautiful

At Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno, we remind our patients that good dental health is the result of two things: what we do in our office and what you do at home. We recommend regular cleanings and checkups here at the office: on average, every six months. Your teeth get a thorough cleaning, and we examine…

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Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous

In this post from Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno, we’ll get right to the point. While tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are popular and even commonplace, there are lots of reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears. Here are five really good ones: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places you…

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Can You Name 9 Dental Specialties?

Most people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. But you may not know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. This post from Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno looks at disciplines within dentistry, and the years in which they were formally recognized by the ADA. Endodontics (1983): This area…

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When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Smile

Life gets busy for all of us, and at times there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Maybe you’ve been putting off fixing a leaky faucet for as long as you can remember. Lots of things get put on the back burner, but at Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno, we urge you not to…

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Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?

In this post from Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno, we explore some specifics about brushing your teeth. One key to getting the most out of your toothpaste is getting plenty of foam when brushing. Working up a good foam is brought about by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then brushing at a 45 degree angle. The foam…

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Why Your Child Needs Pediatric Dental Cleanings

In this post from Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno, we look at children’s dental cleanings. Does your child need a professional dental cleaning if you practice dental hygiene at home? Short answer? Yes. Both are important. They reinforce each other. They work in tandem to protect your son or daughter’s smile as they grow. We…

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Let Us Ease Your Dental Anxiety

If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno. 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 both,…