Malocclusion is dental-speak for crooked teeth. When you examine all the different ways numerous 3-dimensional objects can be positioned, it is not surprising that malocclusion presents itself in multiple forms. The number of configurations may surprise you: When teeth slant forward, it is called upper protrusion, but you may have heard this condition referred to…
Oral piercing is a popular form of body-art in Fresno, but just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s safe. I’m Art Mirelez, a dentist serving the Medera, Selma, and Oakhurst areas. When my patients ask me about the safety of oral piercings, I make sure they examine the possible dangerous consequences. First, patients should…
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them…
Hello, I am Dentist Art Mirelez of Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno. Today, we are focusing on diet and oral health. I’m sure you brush and floss regularly and hopefully visit your Fresno dental practice for necessary cleanings, but did you know that making small but vital changes to your diet can improve your oral…
A simple way for Clovis residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental to oral health if it…
We all go to our family dentist for check-ups and toothaches, but there are other less-obvious issues that your dentist can help you with. Today, we would like to consider some of the most common oral conditions that should be discussed with your dentist. 1. Bad Breath. Sure, nobody wants to admit that they have…
I’m Dentist Art Mirelez of Mirelez Wellness Dental. Nothing gives me more satisfaction than helping Clovis dentistry patients dramatically improve their smile and overall vitality with the latest tooth restoration procedures to correct dental problems and imperfections. I enjoy consulting with my Medera, Selma, and Oakhurst cosmetic dentistry patients to create personalized CA – California…
The powerful, precise, highly-concentrated beam of light originally known as Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER) is so ubiquitous that the acronym has now been relegated to lower case. Lasers are used in everything from weapons to barcode scanners. They have increased efficiency and advanced technology in numerous industries such as communications, manufacturing,…
1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only extreme tooth decay that can damage a tooth until it is beyond saving. Gum disease that leads to bone loss is just as dangerous. Gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque that creates pockets of infection between the gums and tooth roots. This leads to periodontitis,…
Hello Fresno residents! Your overall oral health depends not only on healthy teeth but also healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle with the bristle tips aimed at the line where the tooth and gum meet. The bristles…
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.
