When your tooth enamel begins to wear down, this process is known as dental erosion, also known as enamel erosion. It typically occurs due to harmful acids that are capable of eating through your enamel. If enamel erosion occurs to the point that a hole has formed in your tooth enamel, this is known as a cavity. If left untreated,... read more »
If you’re traveling for business or you are on vacation, you need to keep your teeth clean and healthy. Before you leave, make an appointment to see our dentist, Dr. Albert Mendez at Mendez Family Dental in Pittsburg, Kansas. We’ll give you a thorough cleaning and exam to make certain there is nothing wrong that could present a larger problem... read more »
Are you doing your part to ensure your smile remains in excellent condition? Although it may seem like a chore at times, the small amounts of attention you spend each day caring for your smile, including brushing and flossing for a few minutes, can have drastic effects on your smile that will last for years. Listed below are some common... read more »
Is your smile at risk of dental damage? Although there are numerous treatments out there for a variety of oral health ailments, it’s best to deal with any problematic situations before they even begin. However, in some cases, damage to your teeth and gums happens very quickly, so you must protect your mouth from any harm that could come your... read more »
The human body changes when a woman is pregnant. Pregnant women need to take care of their bodies to make sure their baby is healthy. However, many pregnant women forget about the importance of protecting their oral health. In reality, if pregnant women don’t care for their teeth well, they could experience a number of potentially serious issues. For example,... read more »
What you are about to read is based on a recent true event in my life. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. You will notice mine is not changed. Hmmm. I am 99.8% the person involved will not read this. And I am 99.9 % you will not know her either! Not long ago Bertha Buttz presented... read more »
Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future . -Steve Miller Band This week my parents will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. That is an amazing accomplishment! Congratulations to them. They have been through a lot together. The fact they are together... read more »
Today is February 14, 2011. Valentine's Day 2011. Like other skeptics out there, I feel this is one of those days that was invented to sell lots of cards. I have read that Valentine's card sales are surpassed only by Christmas card sales. That's a lot of cards!! Have you ever asked yourself what Valentine's day is all about--I mean besides... read more »
Legend has it that comedian Rodney Dangerfield once asked his dentist for advice. “Doc – my teeth are yellow. What should I do?” To which his dentist replied: “Wear a brown tie!” Fortunately, these days we can give much better advice than that. Most of us begin life with beautiful sparkly white teeth, but just as the years bring wrinkles,... read more »