Is your morning cup of coffee now accompanied by pretty severe dental discomfort? Does sharing an ice cream cone with your kid suddenly seem a lot less exciting, because of moderate to severe tooth sensitivity? While minor sensitivity is not uncommon, particularly when trying to enjoy hot or cold items, heightened or severe sensitivity could… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Dental Cleanings
Does Your Whole Family Need to See the Dentist?
Does your calendar already seem booked solid with events your family has planned, such as band practices and soccer tryouts, summer vacations and back-to-school shopping? If so, you might be troubled by the idea that there is anything else that needs to be squeezed into that already tight schedule. But, if your family hasn’t seen… Read more »
Want to Better Protect Your Smile?
Do you ever wonder if there is more you could or even should be doing to take care of your teeth and gums? Would you like to avoid cavities and other dental problems in the coming year? If so, the great news is that there are several surprisingly simple ways you can care for your… Read more »
The Link Between Professional Cleanings And Tartar Removal
It should come as no surprise that your hygienist – a person trained in the practice of dental cleaning – can do a better job cleaning your teeth than you can at home. One area where they can provide expert service is in the removal of tartar. Tartar is a particularly tough to remove form… Read more »
3 Reasons To Keep Up With Your Regular Dental Visits
If you want to keep your teeth strong, enlist the help of your dentist. You should go in for a routine checkup and cleaning with your dentist two times a year, unless your dentist thinks a different schedule will better fit your needs. These appointments benefit your oral health in many ways. Regular cleanings help… Read more »
How A Regular Teeth Cleaning Benefits You
Your daily efforts to keep your teeth clean play a big part in managing your risk for a cavity. The combined benefits of brushing and flossing – when done effectively – can help you prevent the onset of decay. However, at-home care should not be the only form of cleaning your teeth receive. You should… Read more »
Brushing and Flossing and Home Care, Oh My!
How do you feel about the way you take care of your teeth at home between your six-month cleanings? Do you feel like you do an excellent job? Perhaps you skimp occasionally. Or, maybe you are sure you’re doing the best you can but your teeth don’t quite feel as clean as they should, considering… Read more »
Dr. Sabet’s True/False Quiz: Dental Fillings
Despite our efforts to brush and floss, most of us will wind up with a cavity from time to time. At Melrose Dental Arts in Vista, Dr. Alexander Sabet uses the latest technology to provide comprehensive dentistry with a compassionate touch. He treats cavities with gentle but long-lasting dental fillings. He would like to clear up… Read more »
New Research Studies the Effects of Tooth Loss
The International & American Associations for Dental Research recently reviewed a large study that found that depression and anxiety are associated with tooth loss. 76,292 adults completed a thorough telephone survey, and 13.4% of participants reported anxiety, 16.7% reported depression, and 5.7% reported total tooth loss. The data suggests that individuals experiencing tooth loss encounter… Read more »
