Today in the Oceanside dental blog we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis is dental-speak for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is often caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth (ouch!). Any time the membranes in the mouth become inflamed, they […]
9 Tips For Preventing Gum Disease
Unfortunately, gingivitis (gum disease) is very common. But completely preventable. Here’s some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you keep your teeth and gums healthy, you will only need to visit the dentist for cleanings and checkups. Not major treatment. 1. Brush for two to three minutes, at least twice a […]
Think You May Have A Cavity?
Hello, Oceanside friends of Oceanside Dental Excellence! Teeth take a lot of tender, loving care. And even when we do our best to practice daily dental hygiene, bacteria can still sneak in and cause tooth decay – the common cold of oral health. At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we have been filling cavities for years and […]
What Are CEREC Same Day Dental Crowns?
What Does CEREC Stand For? CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. Your dentist uses CEREC technology to fabricate and place a crown in one same day dental process. How Does My Dentist Fabricate a Crown With CEREC? CEREC same-day dental crowns use Computer Aided Design/ Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology and 3D […]
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
In today’s post, we will focus on important behaviors that impact oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two critical habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. This is required […]
Crowning Achievements In Dentistry
Today’s article looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: the dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the inception of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or replace them with a man-made […]