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
If you pass on ice cream and hot tea because they make your teeth hurt, it might be time to talk to your dentist about sensitive teeth. Sometimes, other things bother you as well, like sour and sweet foods as well as cold air. If you are one of the 40 million Americans with sensitive teeth, you are …Read More
We all reach that point in our lives when we come to the realization that we are getting significantly older. This realization often hits people right around the age of 50, the half-century mark of our lives. It is right around this time when you may notice that you have more wrinkles around your ey…Read More
Many people wait years between dental appointments. In fact, they would not see their dentist in Torrance at all except for those times when they get a terrible toothache. If it wasn't for tooth decay, some people would write off dentists as fictional characters. Now, you don't go years between dent…Read More
It's never going to be a good day when your dentist tells you that you have a cavity. After all, it's nothing to be proud of. It is especially hurtful if you are the type who diligently brushes your teeth at least twice a day and do what you can to keep your teeth healthy. And let's not forget the f…Read More
Your resume might be quite impressive with all of the years experience you have and your education. But it seems as though it's your colleagues and friends who are the ones landing their dream job or getting huge raises and impressive promotions. Heck, even your younger brother, who has neither the …Read More
There are people who get nervous even when they just think about going to the dentist. They might be scared because they think the visit might hurt. Others are scared because they haven't been to James W. Mellert, their dental clinic in Torrance, in a long time and they aren't sure what the dentis…Read More
In case you have been too busy to notice, spring is here. It's that time of year when the days are longer and warmer and we can once again take to the great outdoors for fun and exercise. We have little doubt that most of you have already taken advantage of the lingering sunlight to enjoy your favor…Read More
