Most people get cavities. A cavity occurs when bacteria penetrate your teeth and begin to carve out a cute little home for themselves. Bacteria can eat away at your tooth and cause some long-lasting damage if it is left unchecked. Studies show that as many as 78 percent of Americans experience at le…Read More
When it comes to the health of your mouth, it is not all about how bright your smile is or how straight your teeth are. You don’t want to forget about your gums. Even if you are cavity-free and have the whitest teeth in the office, it does not mean you cannot suffer gum disease. Gum disease is oft…Read More
It is unfortunate, but there are several misconceptions about root canal therapy. And it is because of this that many people experience panic or anxiety even when someone just mentions the term. What is even worse is when somebody doesn’t make an appointment with their dentist because they are afr…Read More
There is nothing wrong with the desire to have a healthy, beautiful smile. Modern cosmetic dental treatments make it possible for almost everyone to have that bright smile they have always wanted. When it comes to dental care, most people focus on eliminating pain and improving their oral health. It…Read More
Children have 20 baby teeth, 10 on the top and 10 on the bottom. Since there are 20 of them, there will be a lot of late night visits from the Tooth Fairy for monetary compensation. This means you need to watch it and be careful what you leave under the pillow. You don't want to set the bar too high…Read More
You are probably already aware that gooey, sticky candy isn't good for your teeth. You also know that sucking down sugary sodas will make your dentist frown. But when it comes to diet and your chompers, knowing what to eat is just as important as knowing what not to eat. The key to healthy teeth is …Read More
Studies show that less than 10 percent of people actually stick to their New Year's resolutions each year. That is a pretty dismal number. It probably makes you wonder why you should even bother following through with your resolutions. We often tend to set some broad goals for ourselves this time of…Read More
Teeth are important. You know this, which is why you visit James W. Mellert, your Torrance dentist, on a regular basis and brush your teeth twice a day. You also do your best to minimize all of the foods that are bad for your teeth like chewy candy, soda and other sugary treats. However, there is th…Read More
Those hard candies grandma keep in a bowl next to the nativity scene on the fireplace mantle might seem harmless, but if you eat too many of them the constant exposure to sugar can be very harmful to your teeth. This holds true to a lot of the food you see at grandma's house around the holiday seaso…Read More
You need a good reason to see James W. Mellert, your dentist in Torrance? We can give you several. For starters, we are in the midst of the holiday season and you may have been nipping at eggnog and downing a few Christmas cookies, those can cause cavities you know. It's better to be safe than to wi…Read More
