by admin | Mar 19, 2018 | Ask The Dentist
Sometimes people feel like they have a cavity when they don’t, and others may have cavities and not even know it! In the earliest stages of a cavity, there may be no symptoms. There are no nerves in your tooth’s enamel, so when the decay is in that layer,...
by admin | Feb 23, 2018 | Ask The Dentist
Has it been a while since your kids have visited our office? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! The theme this year from the American Dental Association and Crest + Oral-B is “Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and clean between...
by admin | Feb 6, 2018 | Ask The Dentist
1.Choose sugar-free cough drops 2. Swish and spit after vomiting to wash the acid off. Wait about 30 minutes to brush your teeth so you aren’t brushing the acid around. 3. Drink lots of water to stay hydrated. If you must reach for tea or sports drinks for...
by admin | Jan 23, 2018 | Ask The Dentist
Plain fluoridated water is still the best option, but sparkling is far better than soda or sugary drinks. Sparkling waters don’t damage your enamel the way sugary drinks do. You should be careful, however, not to drink too much citrus sparkling water. Citrus...
by admin | Jan 18, 2018 | Ask The Dentist
Yes! It’s one of the best ways to prevent cavities for children and adults. Rancho Santa Margarita has fluoride in their water which helps strengthen teeth and prevent decay. Fluoridated toothpaste should also be used daily. A two-year-old had such bad decay and...