Cavities Caused by Braces: 3 Bracket Problems and Solutions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd_cBpZrqro Orthodontic treatment is a dental specialty that corrects the position of the teeth to restore their function but one of the concerns many people have is whether there are cavities caused by braces. Before digging into that, let’s talk about two types of orthodontic treatments: Interceptive: It is done before the age of 12, […]
Cavities and Pregnancy: What Every Mom Needs to Know
Pregnancy increases your risk of cavities due to hormonal changes, morning sickness, and dietary shifts. The good news: cavities and pregnancy can be safely managed with good oral hygiene and regular dental visits. At Channel Islands Family Dental, with offices in Oxnard, Ventura, Port Hueneme, Newbury Park, and Santa Paula, we offer safe, comfortable dental […]
Cavities from grinding teeth
Cavities from grinding teeth Bruxism can cause headaches, earaches, facial pain, and also chewing, malocclusions, and pathologies of the temporomandibular joint (DTM). Continuous teeth grinding can also lead to loss of tooth enamel and make teeth more susceptible to tooth decay. Those who suffer from bruxism will often report joint and tooth pain, particularly in […]
Preventing Dental Cavities Under Crowns (2 Effective Ways)
According to estimates from reports such as the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017, oral diseases affect around 3,500 million people worldwide, with dental caries being one of the most frequent pathologies. This is also affirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO) which considers it as one of the main conditions. In advanced cases, it […]
Can Cavities Cause Headaches? (5 Preventive Tips)
Can Cavities Cause Headaches? To understand the headache associated with teeth, it is necessary to know a little more about cavities. Tooth decay is initiated by the presence of acids generated by bacteria called bacterial plaques present on the tooth surface, We must remember that the tooth is made up of mineralized tissues called the […]
When Should You Consider Tooth Extraction?
A tooth extraction is recommended when a dentist needs to remove a tooth that cannot be saved. It is done when a tooth is badly damaged, infected, or causing problems like pressure or overcrowding. It can be done at Channel Islands Family Dental in Oxnard, Newbury Park, Ventura, Santa Paula, and Port Hueneme where we […]