Do you ever treat yourself to a few hours of pampering and leave feeling relaxed and refreshed? Perhaps you get a massage or have dinner at a nice restaurant. Have you ever thought about getting your teeth whitened? You get to relax in a comfy chair and enjoy a bright smile when you leave. At…
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Is Tooth Decay Contagious?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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.…
Preventing Gum Disease At Michelsen Dental
Categories: Dental health, Gum disease treatment
This message from Michelsen Dental in Orange CA is about gum disease, and what you can do to prevent it. Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar, also known as dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar…
It’s Better To Prevent A Cavity Than Fill One
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Michelsen Dental in Orange CA, we are devoted to preventative dentistry and the dental health of our patients. The goal of preventative dentistry is to preserve oral health so that no restorative dental work ever becomes necessary. In other words, preventing tooth decay, gum disease, and enamel wear. Brushing your teeth and flossing is…
Our Top Priority At Michelsen Dental In Orange
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Michelsen Dental in Orange CA, our passion is helping patients achieve and maintain excellent dental health and a beautiful smile. We have considerable experience, advanced skills, and exacting standards to ensure the ultimate in patient satisfaction. Because each patient has singular dental needs, we develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses their challenges and…
Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This message from Michelsen Dentistry in Orange CA is about oral cancer. When it comes to oral cancer statistics, two numbers are key: 40% and 90%. 40% of people who receive a late-stage diagnosis die within five years. However, the survival rate for early stage diagnosis is 90%. Oral Cavity and Oropharynx—Mouth and Throat Cancers…
Patient Education Is A Priority At Michelsen Dental
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Michelsen Dental in Orange CA, we enjoy providing guidance on dental health. Good dental health depends on good habits, so we want you to have all the information you need to practice those habits. When patients are in need of a dental procedure such as a filling or a crown, we take the time…
Can You Handle A Dental Emergency?
Categories: Emergency dentistry
At Michelsen Dental in Orange CA, we hope you never need emergency dental care. It’s critical, however, to know what to do in such an urgent situation. Here is a quiz on dental emergencies and other oral problems. 1. One of the wires on your braces breaks. What do you do? a. Cut off the…
The Challenge Of Oral Hygiene For Orthodontic Patients
This post from Michelsen Dental in Orange CA is for orthodontic patients. Among our many services, we offer everything from metal to clear braces. There is no doubt about it – it is harder to keep your teeth clean if you wear traditional braces. It’s unfortunate (and ironic) when brace wearers develop tooth decay and…
Is A Tooth Implant The Same As A Dental Crown?
Categories: Dental crowns, Dental implants
What’s the difference between a dental implant and a crown? The relationship betweenthe two can be confusing. They can be combined in one procedure. And both can be used with other restorations. In this post from Michelsen Dental in Orange CA, we’ll try to clear up the confusion. 1. A dental implant can work as a…
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