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,...
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...
“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...
You know how important your oral health is. If you don’t, you should know that it’s very important! Why? Because your oral hygiene directly affects your eating habits, drinking habits, and even your sleeping habits. For example, if you don’t maintain a pristine...
It’s mistletoe season, and if you’re single or in a relationship, you’re most likely going to grab any opportunity to kiss the one you love under the mistletoe this holiday season. To prepare your loved one for a memorable moment, make sure the one thing they remember...
Once you reach adulthood and you’re living a busy life, you might wonder if you really need to visit the dentist every 6 months or if you’re supposed to go more often or less often. At Oasis Dental Arts in San Diego, we want our patients to have the healthiest smiles...
If you’ve been told you have bruxism by your dentist, if you’ve woken up to jaw pain or soreness, or if a partner has told you in the morning that you were grinding your teeth all night, it’s plain: you need a night guard. A night guard is a clear retainer that fits...
You’ve lost a permanent tooth. Losing a tooth is never a fun experience, and having a gap in your smile can be embarrassing and troublesome. If you’re thinking about either not replacing the tooth or putting it off until later, there are a few things to consider....
It is well-known that fluoride, in the correct dose, helps strengthen the teeth, keep your smile bright and lower your risk of dental caries, or cavities, with no negative side effects to your overall health. Most of us can remember visiting the dentist as children...
We know that oral health is linked to overall health. But it’s too easy for many people to imagine that this stops with physical health. But we’re finding that oral health may have links beyond gut health and heart health. It may be linked to your mental health as...
Good news: the US Patent and Trademark Office has granted the first ever patent for a toothpaste specifically designed for your veneers to MyntSmile. Better news: you don’t need it. That’s right: you don’t need a special toothpaste for your veneers. You can brush your...
For many of us, the holidays is a time for friends, family, food, and potent potables. It’s common for people to indulge in more alcohol over the holidays than they do normally. Some people may just be enjoying the extra license that the holidays give, while others...
It’s true that enamel is one of the hardest substances in the human body, but that doesn’t mean you should put just anything in your mouth. Your teeth were built to withstand years of wear, plus all the bacteria alive inside your mouth. Still, you should be careful...
Gastroesophageal acid reflux disease or GERD can not only be painful, it can put your oral health at risk. GERD occurs when there is an overabundance of stomach acid and some of it travels back into your esophagus, irritating the lining of your stomach. Acid reflux is...
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is one of the most dangerous oral health risks. Often off the radar compared to cavities, missing teeth, or even whitening, one of the most ignored conditions is also the most serious. Gum disease is an inflammatory...
Only within the last decade have scientist begun to pay more attention to the bacteria present in our bodies. Known as the “microbiome,” the human body has communities of bacteria that outnumber human cells 10 to 1. Despite being so small, if all our bacteria was...
If you’re like millions of Americans on New Years, than you’ve probably made a lengthy list of resolutions for being the best version of yourself in 2018. Perhaps that involves a gym membership, a new juicer, or a subscription to one of those healthy meal prep boxes....
We’ve heard the message since we were children: sugar gives you cavities. Eating too many holiday pastries, drinking too much soda, or overwhelming our barista by asking for more pumps of syrup, can all have a significant effect on our teeth. So, to avoid an emergency...
We can’t help it, we all want a beautiful, opalescent grin. And with cosmetic dentistry that has become both effective and affordable, who can blame us? More important, however, and not mutually exclusive, is having a healthy smile. When considering that complications...