by Oasis Dental Arts | Jun 26, 2014 | Diabetes, Gum Disease, Oral Health
There is a sharp increase in diabetes diagnosed in the US yearly. Diabetes effects over 25 million Americans today. With our current diet of processed sugars these numbers will only increase. Just this past year, I was diagnosed as having metabolic disorder. So...
by Oasis Dental Arts | Sep 29, 2013 | Brushing and Flossing, Dental, Dentist, Tooth Eruption
I sometimes get asked the question of how much the tooth fairy leaves children this day and age. Well since all dentist personally know the tooth fairy, I decided to ask her that very question over a cup of milk. The Tooth Fairy said that the calculation is very...
by Oasis Dental Arts | Apr 2, 2012 | Dental, Dentist
There are different methods of straightening your teeth. There are traditional braces, Invisalign, Veneers or composite bonding that come to mind. There are pros and cons to each. It is up to you and your dentist to determine which technique is best for you. Not...
by Oasis Dental Arts | Mar 26, 2012 | Dental, Dentist
Smokers have the highest risk of gum disease of all people. As a matter of fact, they are more than five times likely to get gum disease over non smokers. According to the Center for Disease Control, 41% of all smokers over the age of 65 have missing teeth while only...
by Oasis Dental Arts | Dec 11, 2011 | Brushing and Flossing, Dental, Dentist
I often get the question which toothbrush I recommend. My opinion is that all toothbrushes are about the same. Any toothbrush used appropriately is a good brush. Just make sure the bristles are soft or ultra-soft. The harsher brushes can rip your gums and...
