Category: General Dentistry

How Much Do You Know About Fluoride? Try this Quiz

Fluoride is synonymous with taking care of your teeth. You can find it in most toothpastes and mouthwashes available at any store. Children who aren’t getting sufficient fluoride are usually offered supplemental tablets and fluoride treatments by their dentist as an extra preventive measure. Fluoride has the ability to strengthen teeth internally and topically. Corona… Read more »

Temecula Dentists Describe Toothaches and How to Relieve Them

Toothaches have so many possible causes. Some are obvious, involving direct injury or infection of the tooth in question. Other problems near the teeth can mimic toothaches, such as sinus infections and deviated septums. Today, your Temecula dentists at the Oasis Family Dental will explain some potential causes of toothaches, and an unusual potential pain… Read more »

Strep Throat? Should You Throw Away Your Toothbrush?

Everyone knows the discomfort of dreading every single swallow when you have a terrible, piercing, stabbing sore throat. Common wisdom dictates that you should throw your toothbrush away (or replace your electric toothbrush head) if you’ve had a significant illness. The fact is, bacteria can grow on toothbrushes. However, one particularly unpleasant illness – strep… Read more »