Murieta Dental

Some awesome artwork from our wonderful little friends at Rancho Murieta Learning Center. We did an education day to teach the importance of brushing and flossing.

Did you know There are over 800 different kinds of microorganisms (germs) in your mouth. These germs eat the food in our mouths we leave behind and make acid. This acid causes cavities.

You are never "to old for good dental care" the average 65 year old has 17.3 years of life remaining! Keep current with your dental visits.

**Special** Now through December 19th, 50% off teeth whitening! Get your teeth nice and sparkly white for the holidays!

In the spirit of Halloween, make sure you brush your teeth!

Waiting for 30 to 60 minutes after sipping on a soda gives teeth time to re-mineralize (essentially re-harden) after the acid softens the surface enamel. Basically, the saliva neutralizes the effects of the acid, by serving as a buffer. Intuitively you might think that brushing right away is the best thing to do, but it isn’t, it will remove the softened surface enamel.

38.5 total days an average American spends brushing teeth over lifetime. Most people brush anywhere between 30-70 seconds when the recommended time is 2-3 minutes!

32 The number of teeth the average adult has (including wisdom teeth). 1938 The year the first nylon toothbrush was introduced. 8 The century (BC) from which the earliest false teeth were discovered.... 20 The percentage of patients wearing braces between the ages of 20 and 60. 3 The age most parents bring their child to the dentist. 1000 The number of times an obscure Mexican plant called the Lippa dulcis is sweeter than table sugar. This plant doesn’t cause tooth decay and could serve as the source of a low-calorie sweetener in the future. 60 The number of different herbs commonly sited for treatment of dental problems in ancient Chinese medical books. 8 The number of times the British spend more on chocolate each year than oral care products. 20 The date in September that China celebrates Love Your Teeth Day a national holiday promoting oral-health awareness among its 1.2 billion people.

Composite veneers to match porcelain crowns

Did you know that 80% of adults are at least slightly anxious about dental visits? Listening to music, taking deep breaths and joking around with the dental staff may divert your attention from your fears.