Most of us know that vitamin D is important to healthy teeth and bones, but many of us fail to get adequate amounts. As a holistic dentist in Fresno, Mirelez Wellness Dental reminds you of the importance of vitamin D. Vitamin D has been called the “sunshine” vitamin. That’s because it is produced in the…
Hopefully you are one of many health-conscious Fresno residents who is finding ways to get outside or to the gym and get moving. There has been an explosion in the variety of activities offered by personal trainers, all-purpose Fresno gyms, specialty facilities, and CA – California recreation departments in recent years. With all these exciting…
Many of dentist Art Mirelez’s patients walk in for holistic dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, or dental implants. Many for routine checkups and cleanings. Most really want to know if they are brushing properly. Having patients come for treatment and leave with questions answered – from which toothpaste to buy to proper tools and techniques – is…
We hope today’s post will alert blog visitors to some harmful oral health hazards. At Mirelez Wellness Dental, too often, we treat tooth decay and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their children out on the playing field with a mouthguard but fail to safeguard themselves when they participate in…
Today’s message is for people who are frustrated because they haven’t been successful at making some changes that will benefit their oral health. We want to encourage you to keep trying and assure you that the team of dental professionals at Mirelez Wellness Dental is eager to help. Keep Trying To Floss Many people are…
I’m Art Mirelez DDS, FICOI, FAGD of Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno. My patients often ask me if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular dental exams. Before I answer that question, let me tell you a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered…
When my Medera dental patients ask me if mouthwash cures bad breath, I tell them that treating bad breath with a mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral hygiene, tongue bacteria, or digestive problems. The best-selling mouthwashes in…
The common household toothbrush. Every Fresno home has at least one, and hopefully all Fresno residents are brushing their teeth after each meal. While cosmetic dentistry and a complete smile makeover seem to be all the rage these days, daily brushing is still the most important thing you can do for your oral health. It…
During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many Fresno dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year.1 Consider this sobering…
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At Mirelez Wellness Dental, we understand that. But we urge you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty items on your to-do list. Twice-yearly dental exams…
Dr. Art Mirelez and his team provide exceptional cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry, holistic dentistry, general dentistry and more to patients in the Fresno area, including Clovis, Madera, Sanger, Kerman, Selma, Coarsegold, Oakhurst, Friant, Fowler, Kingsburg and Reedley.
