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What Do You Do If You Get Something Stuck Between Your Teeth?

Ever get something stuck between your teeth? Of course you have; who hasn’t? At best, something stuck between your teeth is bothersome, especially if it takes a long time to remove it. At worst it is painful, and requires professional attention, like what we provide at Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno CA. Some people have…

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Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)

In this post from Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno CA, we address the unpleasant topic of halitosis, also known as bad breath. While poor dental hygiene is the most common cause of halitosis, many factors can contribute to it, or even make it worse. One of these is the lack of saliva, or xerostomia. Saliva…

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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…

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What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?

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…

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Don’t Like Dental Visits? Go Anyway.

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…

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Do You Have The Most Common Dental Problem?

One of the most common, most deceptively destructive dental problems out there is tooth decay. We wish there was a one-off solution, but, as it stands, brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is the best tool you have against it. That’s something we always remind our patients at Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno…

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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,…