Del Rey Dental Blog

The outbreak of the Corona Virus has created a global health and economic crisis. The pandemic has dramatically put everyone’s routine to a halt. One of these changes is how and when people visit their dentists. 

Brushing and flossing are the foundations of excellent oral hygiene, but mouthwash can be an important supplement due to its multiple oral health benefits. Mouthwash is used to clean the teeth, gums, and mouth. It is also known as an oral rinse. It usually has an antiseptic in it that destroys hazardous microorganisms.

Winters are times when we wish to hibernate, staying wrapped in blankets for months. Well, that is not possible, so the months of the festive season remind us to be more particular about caring for our oral hygiene. This means it’s time to make the best use of your dental insurance and get a thorough annual dental checkup done.

Although dental crowns are the final stage in many root canal treatments, many people question whether they are necessary. Patients are sometimes terrified by the root canal process in and of itself, but when combined with the prospect of a dental crown, it may appear even scarier.

Going to the dentist has a bad reputation of being painful and uncomfortable. This is because dental treatments have the potential to induce pain, anxiety, and discomfort. Fortunately, anesthesia is an option for making your experience as comfortable as possible.

Many dentists are only open during the weekdays and close later in the afternoon or early in the evening. While these may be ideal hours for your dentist and dental team, it can be a challenge for patients to make time to see their dentist during these limited hours. As much as you’d like to keep up with your regular cleanings and checkups, when you have a busy job or kids, squeezing this into your schedule can be difficult. Fortunately, there are evening dentists and Saturday dentists out there. Continue reading to learn the benefits of seeing a dentist with extended hours.

It is estimated that at minimum, you have between 500 to 600 different species of bacteria living in your mouth at any given moment. That number is only in reference to your teeth and tongue and doesn’t even include the insides of your cheeks or the other tissues in your mouth! Keep reading to learn about a few types of harmful oral bacteria and the best way to battle cavity-causing germs.