Dental health

In this blog post from Michelsen Dental in Oranage CA, we are going to discuss the two lumps of soft tissue in the back of the throat—the tonsils. Your tonsils sit at the base of the tongue, one on each side. They are small masses of lymphoid tissue. As such, they are part of your…

At Michelsen Dental in Orange CA, our patients sometimes ask if mouthwash cures bad breath. Our answer?   Treating bad breath with mouthwash is like drenching yourself with cologne instead of taking a shower. Mouthwash is only a temporary mask for odor caused by poor oral hygiene, tongue bacteria, or digestive ailments. Many of them contain alcohol,…

It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In this post from Michelsen Dental in Orange CA, we remind you that you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. Here are six ways to add essential dental care to each day in 60 seconds…

It’s easy to become attached to familiar objects, and that includes the tools you use to clean your teeth. Like a comfortable pair of slippers, that toothbrush you use every night may have an easy, cozy feel you’re not ready to give up just yet. But at Michelsen Dental in Orange CA we want you…

If you explored our website before landing on this blog, you have may noticed the term “general dentistry” on the menu, along with other services. “General dentistry” may sound bland, but it isn’t. At Michelsen Dental in Orange CA, it’s your assurance that we can diagnose and treat your most essential issues, and ensure your…

This message from Michelsen Dental in Orange CA is about tooth decay and bacteria. Your mouth has a thriving community of bacteria. There are from 200-300 types. But relatively few cause tooth decay. Bacteria that cause tooth decay are in the mutans streptococcus family. The bacteria mix with sugar. This mixture creates a powerful acid.…