Oasis Dental Arts Blog

Maintaining fresh breath is an important indicator of overall health. There are multiple causes of bad breath.  There are also bad breath remedies and cures. What Causes Bad Breath? Unveiling the Culprits There are multiple reasons for bad breath. To know how to...

Periodically, a new product goes viral on social media, leading many of my patients to ask, "Does purple toothpaste work?" and inquire about its efficacy. Examples include trends like oil pulling and charcoal bleaching. The latest in this lineup is a purple teeth...

There are numerous factors that may contribute to jaw pain, which can be quite bothersome in most instances. It is important to recognize that jaw pain can indicate either a dental issue or a potential emergency. In either case, it is advisable to promptly schedule an...

Wisdom teeth removal is everyone’s rite of passage into adulthood. They start to form deep inside the jaw at age twelve and finish forming around age 21. They are the last teeth to erupt in the mouth around age 16 to 18. You can have anywhere from 0 to 4 wisdom teeth,...

Taking care of your dentures is important to keep them free from bacteria and staining. This is true regardless of what type of denture you may have, be it full or partial or implant based.   Dentures are nonporous. Routine scrubbing can rub off the outer...

I want to introduce the Kavo OP 3D x-ray unit. It can scan the mouth and convert it into a 3D model, which can be viewed from all angles on a screen, or it can even be 3D printed if desired. This technology is highly accurate, and nothing is left hidden or to chance....

We are proud to add innovative technology to our office that will make your dental visits more comfortable. Primescan is the newest intraoral scanner on the market. This technology scans the mouth and translates them into three-dimensional models, which is more...

There has always been a discrepancy between the life expectancy of men and women. I always thought it had to do with men's genetics and physiology. I think perhaps there is a different reason. When I ask my male patients to schedule, they often tell me that they need...

May is national pet month. In April, we had just one day devoted to our fur babies, but May is dedicated to them entirely (yay). I just wanted to go over a couple of important facts about pets and health since I have always owned dogs. Please note, everything in this...

May 2nd to the 8th is drinking water week. It brings to attention the benefits of drinking water. Here are a few reasons you should put aside that sugary drink and drink more water. Water Washes Away Sugars Out of the Mouth When you eat foods, the bacteria inside your...

So you think you might need a root canal, but you’ve been holding off on making an appointment. Why? There are many misconceptions about root canals floating around that cause anxiety around the procedure, which can keep people who really need a root canal from...

“You need to go to the Dentist.” This statement never brings feelings of joy or anticipation, but instead dental anxiety. The truth is that without routine care and maintenance, you can have numerous health related problems that can end up costing you financially in...