“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...
The easiest way to ward off gum disease is by maintaining good oral hygiene. To do this, you should brush your teeth twice a day (in the morning and evening), floss daily, and visit your dentist regularly. However, if you experience any of the following signs,...
If you love coffee, it’s unlikely coffee stains will encourage you to quit. However, there are ways you can prevent coffee stains and get rid of them so you can enjoy coffee without stress. Oasis Dental Arts is here to help you maintain a beautiful smile all while...
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...
If you’re having a dental emergency, you might wonder if it’s actually an emergency you need to call your dentist in the middle of the night for or something that can wait until tomorrow morning. To help you decide if it’s a dental emergency or not, Oasis Dental Arts...
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...
The Emmys sit apart from the cinematic awards season. They are definitely separate from the hubbub surrounding the Oscars and all the “minor-league” award shows (we’re looking at you, Golden Globes 😉 ) that build up excitement for Hollywood’s big night. But despite...
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....
When you’re young, your dentist keeps a close eye on your teeth: their shape, the direction in which they’re growing, any sign of wear or tear. That’s because your teeth are still growing in, and are at a greater risk of damage and shifting. But what about adults? Of...
Tooth sensitivity can put a major damper on your week. The mouth is a sensitive place, and if you’re experiencing pain when you brush or sensitivity to heat or cold, especially if you’re avoiding food because of it, stop putting off the inevitable: it’s time to...
We’ve all experienced the annoyance during our nightly routine: makeup has come off, contacts removed, face is washed, teeth are brushed and flossed. You spit the toothpaste into the sink and what do you see? Pink. Bleeding gums may be common, but they don’t have to...
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...
Tooth transplantation initially sounds like a great idea: take a tooth from someplace you don’t need it (such as a wisdom tooth) and use it to replace a tooth lost to injury or decay. Recognizing the potential of the technique, there’s a new center for tooth...
These days, most people accept that if you smile you will feel better. It’s scientifically proven. Well, yes and no. It’s been a theory for a long time, one which was supported by a classic experiment, but in 2016 17 teams trying to reproduce the results of that...
Dental crowns are among the most powerful restorative dentistry procedures. They can take a severely damaged tooth and restore it into a brand-new tooth. The tooth can look more beautiful and functional than the original. They are done when no other option exists, and...
For many people who have been missing Queer Eye, the new Netflix version has been met with tredpidation. Sure, Netflix did well with its creative series, but its reality TV offerings have been lackluster. Would one of the brightest jewels in reality TV be dimmed on...
Dental implants have many benefits, which is why people often want to upgrade from dentures. They look natural, let you chew naturally, don’t fall out of place, and they can last a lifetime. With all these benefits and the long lifetime of more than 20 years, some...
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...