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,…
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Six 10-Second Healthy Tooth Helps
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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…
What Can Veneers Do For Your Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain veneers
In this post from Michelsen Dental in Orange CA, we are taking the time to answer a common question: “What exactly are porcelain veneers, and how are they used in cosmetic dentistry?” Porcelain veneers are thin shells made from durable, translucent porcelain or composite resin. They are attached to the front of a patient’s teeth,…
The Michelsen Dental Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
One of every ten American adults is likely to get some form of gum disease by the time they’re sixty-four years old. At Michelsen Dental in Orange CA, we provide treatment for gum disease. We take gum disease very seriously. It is a leading cause of tooth loss, and is associated with health issues like…
How Bright Can You Shine?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth whitening
Most people notice their teeth getting dull as the years go by. Maybe duller teeth is the least of our worries as we age. On the other hand, who doesn’t want a beautiful smile? At Michelsen Dental in Orange CA, we use cosmetic dentistry to improve smiles every day! Over the counter products like whitening strips…
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Gum disease is more common than you might think. At Michelsen Dental in Orange CA, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until we diagnose it. Fortunately, gum disease is a treatable condition, although the sooner it’s caught and treatment begun, the better. What is gum…
It Doesn’t Take A Lot Of Time To Beautify Your Smile, Orange
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Are you so busy you don’t think you can find the time to improve your smile? At Michelsen Dental in Orange CA, it may not take as long as you think. We use cosmetic dentistry to restore missing, cracked, or discolored teeth, sometimes in just one visit. It’s been said that cosmetic dentistry is part…
Let Your Smile Show Who You Really Are
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
In this message from Michelsen Dentistry in Orange CA, we’re going to talk about the power of a smile. A smile communicates your emotions more precisely than words can ever do. The absence of a smile also sends a clear message. What if you want to smile but the troubles with your teeth prevent you?…
Restoring Smiles At Michelsen Dental
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
We believe a terrific smile is essential for putting your best face forward. At Michelsen Dental in Orange CA, we not only restore teeth to their original condition, we use cosmetic dentistry to make smiles better than they ever were before! Some patients have only a few issues they wish to fix. Perhaps one or…
What Happens If You Keep Using an Old Toothbrush?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
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…
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