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 »
Have you ever experienced an abscessed tooth or a tooth infection? As you probably already know, your body tends to fight off infections fairly well, but your teeth are something of an exception. You see, tooth infections typically happen in the center of your tooth, meaning you won’t be able to get antibodies to the infection. So, in order to... read more »
Although medications are meant to improve your overall health, they can alter your oral health more than you might realize. Some side effects that are included with medications can cause major dental issues and can damage your pearly whites, which is why our Mendez Family Dental team recommends keeping your oral health in mind while taking prescribed drugs and supplements.... read more »
If a tooth is lost, it can seriously impact a person’s quality of life. From chewing to swallowing to speaking, a myriad of challenges present themselves. Self-confidence can also suffer if the lost tooth was prominent. One way to restore the smile after a tooth is lost is to install a dental bridge. Here are some things you should know... read more »
Dry mouth occurs when saliva production by the glands (salivary glands) in the mouth is decreased, making the mouth feel unusually dry. Saliva is important for oral health because it helps protect the oral tissues against ulcers or sores that might arise from friction during eating and speaking, it neutralizes acids, protects against tooth decay, and helps digest your food... read more »
You know that you should brush your teeth every day, but do you know when the best time to brush is? Or how often you should brush? Similarly, do you ever wonder if you should brush or floss first? Today, our team at Mendez Family Dental is happy to address questions like these. Most dentists recommend that you brush twice... read more »
Back in the 80's, music was music!!  Ah, that awesome synthesized sound!  There was a group named Calloway that sang the song entitled, "I Wanna Be Rich."  For the so-called Decade of Greed, it was a typical song.  For those too young to remember the song, the singer laments the fact he has bill collector problems and feels that lots... read more »
I really enjoy Facebook.  I have been accused of some sort of addiction to it, but I am sure I could stop tomorrow if I really wanted to! (Wink) I enjoy a few games like "Bejeweled Blitz" and "Words with Friends".  The first, builds eye-hand  coordination (which is ideal for my profession) and the second strengthens my communication skills (also good for dentistry!)... read more »
The top three concerns patients have when considering dental care.  Do you know what they are? The chemical make up of the materials used?  The intensity of the overhead light?  The hairs coming out of the nose of that otherwise attractive dental assistant?  (Or even the hairs coming out of the ears of that otherwise handsome dentist.)  As critical as... read more »
It was an absolutely beautiful morning this morning.  Low sixties.  Light wind.  A beautiful sunrise.  Were you up early enough to enjoy it too?  It was amazing!!  My alarm woke me at 5:10 (the usual time), I got dressed in my shorts and t-shirt.  I donned my reflective vest, and popped in my tunes.  I set off on a 14... read more »