Daily brushing and flossing is fundamental for maintaining long-term oral health. This is just as important for your new crown, which can still be threatened by the natural bacteria in your mouth. Do not be remiss about your daily oral care. The dentists at My Fresno Family Dentist’s Fresno, California clinic encourage brushing your crown twice a day and flossing... read more »

You’ve probably been thirsty and have dealt with a dry mouth before. Feeling thirsty isn’t a major issue, but would you be surprised to hear that having a dry mouth regularly might cause a number of problems? Dry mouth is actually a condition you might have if you aren’t producing as much saliva as you should. While this might not... read more »

Have you been diagnosed and checked for gum disease? Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an extremely common, yet grave oral infection to your gum tissue. Gum disease is triggered by a variety of factors, including plaque buildup within our mouths, that if left untreated, can steadily damage your gums and cause irreparable tooth loss. Prevent gum disease... read more »

Missing teeth in your smile aren’t just unsightly, they can affect the functionality of your smile as well. This means that it is in your best interest to do something about the gaps in your smile before they cause long-term problems. To avoid the problems that can develop when teeth are lost, a dental bridge can be just the solution... read more »

Even though dental crowns are very strong and reliable, there are things that can damage or break them or even make them fall out of place. These things could be something like a blow to the face or even the suction from a sticky or chewy food or candy. So, if you have broken or damaged your crown, there is... read more »

If you have multiple oral issues going on with your smile and are seeking to rebuild your smile confidence, you might benefit from a smile makeover which is known as full mouth reconstruction. Full mouth reconstruction uses a combination of dental restoration treatments to replace most or all of the teeth in your smile. This allows Dr. Claudia J. Trujillo... read more »

Did you know that alternative treatments such as using mouthwash and chewing sugarless gum can positively impact your oral health? Although we often assume that brushing and flossing are the end-all of oral hygiene, it doesn’t mean you cannot add additional methods to your routine for an even greater chance at oral health success. Mouthwash and sugarless gum can have... read more »

Did you know your smile can be negatively affected while you swim in a chlorinated pool? Well, it’s true. In fact, there are several swimming situations that could end in harm to your smile. These are the various problems that may occur from swimming in a pool: -Swimmer’s calculus: If your teeth are exposed to chlorinated water for a long... read more »

Here at My Fresno Family Dentist, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these... read more »