As many as 40 million Americans avoid the dentist simply because they are afraid to go. Why all of this fear of the dentist? Well, there are different reasons for this fear. Some people anticipate pain while others fear their dentist might be rushed or neglect their concerns. Many of you have had ne…Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
It can be quite daunting when your list of New Year's resolutions is longer than your holiday shopping list. But you still soldier on full of optimism that you will be a better person by reaching and sustaining your resolutions. You know, those promises you made to yourself including losing weight, …Read More
Despite improvements in dental care over the years, millions of Americans still suffer from tooth loss. The biggest reasons we suffer tooth loss include periodontal disease, tooth decay and injury. For a very long time, the only treatment options available to those who lost teeth were dentures and b…Read More
