Diabetes and Metformin in Oral Health (5 Helpful Tips)
Diabetes is a disease in which the levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood are very high. Glucose comes from the foods you eat. Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose enter cells to supply them with energy. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not make insulin. In type 2 diabetes, the most common, […]
General Dental Services For Senior Citizens, Grandparents, and Elderly
General dental services Dental care plays an essential role in maintaining the overall health and wellness of an individual. Taking care of your teeth and gums is important at every stage of life. At a young age, we develop healthy habits like brushing, flossing to avoid dental cavities, and keeping our teeth happy, healthy, and […]
Dental X-Rays in Ventura County: What Kind of X-Ray Do I Need?
Dental X-rays help us see what we cannot see with our eyes. They help find cavities, infections, impacted teeth, or jaw problems. At Channel Islands Family Dental Office in Ventura County, we use periapical X-rays and panoramic X-rays, depending on the needs of each patient. We always follow safety rules and use very low radiation. […]
How do braces work, and how do they fix your teeth?
How do braces work? The object of work of orthodontics is the study, diagnosis, and treatment of dentomaxillofacial anomalies, based on the use and control established by the clinician through different fixed or removable appliances. The action of the appliances that are attached to the teeth creates stress states on them and the alveolar bone, […]
3 Important Things about Antiepileptic Drugs on Oral Health
Effect of Antiepileptic Drugs on Oral Health According to the World Health Organization (WHO), disability due to epilepsy affects 1% to 2% of the world’s population. In the world, there are approximately 50 million people with epilepsy, about 80% of these patients come from underdeveloped regions, of which epilepsy responds to treatment in approximately 70% […]
What Are the Effects of Alcohol On The Teeth?
Excessive alcohol consumption damages tooth enamel and dries out the mouth, increasing the risk of cavities and gum disease. It also causes bad breath, tooth erosion, and various stains. Additionally, it raises the risk of serious oral health problems like necrotizing periodontal disease and oral cancer, especially when combined with tobacco use. Whether you’re at […]
Why Are Dental Cavities in Toddlers Dangerous?
Dental cavities in toddlers are dangerous given that they damage baby teeth, cause pain, and can affect how permanent teeth grow. Without treatment, cavities may lead to infections, poor eating habits, and costly future dental problems. Early visits to the dentist, like at Channel Islands Family Dental Office, help protect children’s smiles. Dental cavities in […]
Getting a Complete Oral Exam: When And Why It’s Important
Seeing a dentist regularly—ideally every six months—is one of the smartest ways to protect your health. This helps catch small issues before they turn into big (and expensive) problems Why You Should Visit the Dentist (Even if Nothing Hurts) Visiting the dentist often becomes tedious, either due to a lack of time, because it is […]
Chlorohexidine as a Mouth Rinse (4 Interesting Things)
Can we use chlorohexidine as a mouth rinse? Chlorhexidine is currently one of the main antiseptics in widespread use in dentistry. It was discovered in research on malaria in the late 1940s within a group called polybiguanides that had a broad antimicrobial spectrum (1) (2). It is a chemical compound with high antiseptic power due […]
What are the 4 Different Types of Gingivitis?
Different Types of Gingivitis The objective of this article is to review the main pathologies in which lesions in the gingiva may appear and, to make their study easier, there are different kinds of gingivitis: those gingival alterations that appear related to mucocutaneous diseases whose primary manifestation is the chronic desquamative gingivitis; gingival alterations related […]