Many health-conscious individuals in the Clovis area exercise regularly, and many turn to sports drinks for hydration. While it’s true that they help preserve electrolyte levels in the body (and pose fewer health risks than energy drinks), their acidity can erode tooth enamel. And when tooth enamel erodes, those pearly whites are more susceptible to […]
Oral Health
When Style And Oral Health Collide
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Oral Health
Oral piercing is a popular form of body-art in Fresno, but just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s safe. I’m Art Mirelez, a dentist serving the Medera, Selma, and Oakhurst areas. When my patients ask me about the safety of oral piercings, I make sure they examine the possible dangerous consequences. First, patients should […]
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Categories: Oral Health
Hello Fresno residents! Your overall oral health depends not only on healthy teeth but also healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle with the bristle tips aimed at the line where the tooth and gum meet. The bristles […]
Gum Health Affects Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
Categories: Oral Health
At Mirelez Wellness Dental, we are concerned not only with the condition of your mouth, but also with how it affects your complete physical health and general well-being. Today’s post looks at the connection between diabetes and oral health and may be of interest to Fresno residents with diabetes as well individuals who are trying […]
Mirelez Wellness Dental Takes Care Of Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities
Categories: Family Dentistry, Oral Health
Hi. I’m Dentist Art Mirelez. Welcome to my Fresno dental blog! I find that many of my patients get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, I would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth – a sticky layer of bacteria. You can remove […]
Fresno Dental News: Regular Cleanings And Heart Health
Categories: Family Dentistry, Oral Health
Visiting Mirelez Wellness Dental in Fresno for regular dental check-ups and cleanings every six months can seem inconvenient and unnecessary at times, but you may benefit in essential ways you never imagined. A recent study showed that people who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once every two years were 24 percent less likely […]
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Categories: Oral Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can influence the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid […]
Floss Pick Facts For Fresno
Categories: Oral Health
Dental patients who live in the Medera, Selma, and Oakhurst area want to keep their mouths as healthy and clean as possible. However, they are also looking for convenience, and that’s why many of them turn to floss picks instead of old-fashioned dental floss. These little tools are quite handy. They usually have a handle […]
When It’s Better Not To Brush
Categories: Oral Health
Cuts heal. Bruises fade. Broken bones mend. The body’s ability to heal itself is truly amazing. But tooth enamel is different. When it’s gone, it’s gone. Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the critical job of protecting teeth from constant use and the continual assault […]
A Toothache The Size Of Clovis
Categories: Oral Health
Patients often come into our Fresno, CA – California dental practice and complain about ‘a toothache the size of Clovis’. I understand this kind of pain, and realize that when you describe it like that, it really hurts. I can help. Toothache pain for anyone in Fresno can be unbearable. At the very least, toothache […]
