Do you suffer with chronic headaches? Have you tried Imitrex, diet adjustments, and Selma chiropractic treatment? Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, spine alignment or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose. Bite misalignment or malocclusion is a fairly common problem with dental patients yet usually goes undetected. Nature intended the front […]
Orthodontics
No One Will Know You Are Wearing Braces In Fresno
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Many Fresno adults dream of having a celebrity smile, but for some, the thought of enduring months or years with a mouth full of metal thwarts those dreams. If you live in the Fresno area and don’t want to sport old-school metal braces, we are happy to report that there is a better way. There […]
Take 5: Straight Talk About Fresno, CA – California Braces
Categories: Orthodontics
Having braces in Fresno uncovers unique concerns. Hello, I’m Dentist Art Mirelez at Mirelez Wellness Dental. I support healthy oral hygiene and regular, consistent check-ups. Hygiene for braces is a bit different. Here are five important concerns to keep in mind with braces: 1. Be Careful What You Eat Sweets and extra food stuck in […]
Crooked Teeth In Fresno?
Categories: Orthodontics
Now is a great time to have crooked teeth! Why? They can easily be aligned. There are few technological wonders of our era that are more appreciated than modern braces. Teeth straightening hardware of past generations in Fresno had many drawbacks. It often involved a whole orthodontic tool kit – full metal bands, headgear, elastics, […]
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
Categories: Dental Procedures
Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start of Season 6. But since this popular sitcom wouldn’t be complete without some slapstick comedy, this happy event is not without its trials and tribulations: The […]
Actress Florence Henderson: You Are Never Too Old To Straighten Your Teeth
Categories: Oral Health
Florence Henderson has inspired generations of people through her portrayal of America’s most beloved TV mother, Carol Brady, on one of the longest running situational comedies, The Brady Brunch. Today Florence is still a role model but for a much different audience: senior citizens. Henderson created the FloH Club as an organization to assist senior […]
Wearing an Orthodontic Retainer Preserves Your Well-Earned Smile
Categories: Oral Health
Orthodontic treatment (commonly known as braces) can be a lengthy process to re-align your teeth to a more functional and aesthetic position. Once the orthodontic devices are removed, however, the treatment isn’t finished. Wearing a retainer is the final step to ensuring that the re-alignment doesn’t eventually fail. It’s designed to do just what its […]
Providing A Clear Alternative To Traditional Orthodontic Braces
Categories: Dental Procedures
Years ago, if you hadn’t received braces by the time you finished high school odds are you would never pursue orthodontic treatment. Most adults wouldn’t have even dreamed of wearing braces! Thankfully, today, clear aligners have quickly become a popular alternative for adults who have mild to moderate crowding or spacing of teeth. Unlike traditional […]
Retainers: The Final Step to a Great New Smile
Categories: Dental Procedures
As soon as the braces come off, many people feel that the hard work in getting a new smile is all done. But wait! There’s one critical piece of the process that remains: the orthodontic retainer. What makes this little device so important? To understand that, let’s look at how your teeth are attached, and […]
