Dentists in Oceanside are dedicated to your oral health and care about the condition of your teeth. At Oceanside Dental Excellence we recognize that your teeth help you both eat and speak. You use your teeth to tear, scrape, and chew food, as well as to form words with your tongue. Healthy teeth and gums […]
The Five Stages of a Cavity
At Oceanside Dental Excellence, you may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can restrict cavities in young children, there’s a better chance that […]
5 Cavity Basics
The desire to prevent cavities is one of the main reasons people visit their dentists. To do that, there are some things you need to know. Today Oceanside Dental Excellence reviews 5 things you need to know about cavities. 1. Cavities are also called caries or tooth decay. When a tooth is permanently damaged on […]
Smart Brushing Trumps Aggressive Brushing
Most individuals brush their teeth (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush incorrectly but don’t realize that their dental hygiene practices may be contributing to oral problems. They may pride themselves on their daily diligence, but frequency does not make up for incorrect methods. One of the most common errors—especially for […]
Are You Watching For Cavities?
Did you know a cavity may be reversed? These tiny holes in our teeth caused by acidic tooth erosion can actually be prevented from getting worse and require filling. Currently, around 90% of adults have cavities, and almost 30% have untreated cavities. However, by taking a few needed precautions, we can stave off tooth decay […]
47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?
Today’s post from Oceanside Dental Excellence discusses a recent CDC report that provides the following data related to the prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of people aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of individuals 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This […]
