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...
by admin | Jan 9, 2018 | Ask The Dentist
Here’s an easy way to remember! Brush your teeth twice a day for 2 minutes. Remember, brushing isn’t the only way to take care of your teeth. Don’t forget to: Floss between your teeth daily. Flossing will remove plaque and leftover food that the...
by admin | Sep 30, 2015 | Ask The Dentist
Crowns are an integral part of many dental restoration treatments including implants, root canals, or simply covering and strengthening a tooth that’s damaged by trauma or decay, but getting a crown done has traditionally been very inconvenient! Before now, placing a...
by admin | Sep 14, 2015 | Ask The Dentist
Feel like your smile is looking a little yellow or missing some sparkle? You aren’t alone! When the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry asked people what they’d most like to improve about their smile the most common response was whiter teeth. Whiter teeth...
by admin | Sep 7, 2015 | Ask The Dentist
Although thorough brushing and flossing help remove food particles and plaque from smooth surfaces of teeth, sometimes toothbrush bristles cannot reach all the way into the depressions and grooves of other teeth to extract food and plaque. Dental sealants are a...