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Do you suffer from aches and pains?  Do you wake up a lot during the night?  Are you on different medications?  When you don’t get enough quality sleep or enough oxygen to your body, you are not living to your optimal health.  You might be trying to do things to alleviate your symptoms, but none of these are addressing ...

We all know that diabetes is a serious condition and can cause all sorts of other health problems. Not only can the disease affect our internal organs, high blood sugars can also affect our teeth and oral health. Therefore, if you or someone you know suffers from diabetes, there are a few things that you need to be aware of.

Below, ...

Invisalign in Carlsbad has become a very popular and well-known treatment for achieving straighter teeth without the need of wearing braces. For many people, this has made the dream of a more attractive smile a reality, allowing them to achieve straighter and healthier teeth relatively quickly and discreetly since the aligners are essentially undetectable while being worn. The list of ...

Did you know that by the fifth or sixth week after conception, a child’s teeth have already begun taking shape inside their tiny jawbones? And, by the time baby is ready to be delivered, all 20 baby teeth should be nearly completely shaped and ready to start erupting.

As a mother, one of the best things you can do is to ...

Going to the dentist is, without question, one of the least desirable things to do for most people. Nearly one-third of Americans do not receive any dental care at all. The reasons may be different, but the consequence is the same: not getting regular dental care can result in serious health issues that extend beyond the mouth. Most of these ...

Tooth whitening is one of the most commonly requested dental procedures. It is no secret that almost everyone would like their teeth to be bright white, as this is generally considered a sign of health and beauty. This is not to imply, of course, that teeth that are not bright, glowing white are not healthy. Healthy teeth can have many ...

Lately, using charcoal toothpaste has been a trending theme in the world of DIY beauty tips. Chances are that you’ve seen posts on social media sites on using activated charcoal for facial masks, as a supplement or even as a replacement for your regular toothpaste.

The recent popularity of charcoal comes from the fact that is an excellent detoxification agent and ...

Your mouth is a vital part of who you are. It helps you to breathe, eat and speak each day, so it's important to invest the right amount of time, energy and sufficient funds to make it long-lasting. Visiting your dentist in Carlsbad might actually help you save a few things! Here’s why we think it's important to keep up ...

Breastfeeding is a personal decision that many mothers choose to make a healthy start for their baby. It has a great impact on both the mother’s and baby’s health, but there are often many questions involved with the impact on a child’s dental care. Here’s what you need to know with the help of your dentists in Carlsbad CA.

Is Breastfeeding ...

Five separate stages occur when your teeth are experiencing decay. If caught early enough by your dentist in Carlsbad CA, you have the chance to reverse or slow the progression. That’s why it’s important to understand what is occurring inside of your mouth. Learn about all these five stages of tooth decay by reading more below.

Stage 1: White Spots Form

Many foods and beverages that we consume can cause plague, which can lead to gingivitis, tooth disease and many other oral complications. Plaque is a film made up of bacteria that sticks to your teeth and attacks the enamel causing tooth decay. When this bacterium breaks down the enamel far enough, a cavity will form.

Here is a list created by ...

Did you know that it is important that you floss your child’s teeth? You want to start the practice while they still have their baby teeth in. In fact, as soon as the teeth start to fit closely together, parents should help them floss daily. This starts around the ages of two and six. Once they are able to handle ...

Most children find thumbsucking to be a natural reflex. Using the thumbs, fingers or pacifiers is a way to make them feel secure. Children often use this method to soothe themselves to sleep or provide comfort when they're upset. If let go beyond a normal span of time, this practice can cause damage to the child’s teeth, which is why ...

Choosing a toothbrush is an important part of proper dental hygiene. There are many selections available on the market today, so it can be confusing which one to buy. Here’s a simple guide to help you find the right brush.

What to Look For

We all know that brushing twice a day is essential, but you must have the right toothbrush to ...

This week, I wanted to take a step back and just remind you what the main goal behind Delicate Dental is. Our driving purpose here can sometimes get lost underneath all the information about dental technology, oral health tips, and industry news.

Why We’re Here

At its core, Delicate Dental is here to promote healthy, pain-free teeth and ...

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s the right time to make sure you’ve gotten all the gifts and stocking stuffers you need for the kids.

Here’s a suggestion. With so much candy and other treats around the holidays, why not give the gift of oral health to your kids this Christmas? Here are three stocking ...

There’s a new study out about electric toothbrushes from researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center. You definitely need to hear about it!

As you know, one of the main reasons we brush and floss every day is to eliminate the plaque that attracts harmful bacteria. The inflammation, infections, and decay that can occur ...

For those who haven’t heard, November is National TMJ Awareness Month!

The TMJ is a joint found on either side of your face, just in front of the ear and connecting your skull to your lower jaw. Sometimes, this joint can get stiff or swollen and cause severe pain and discomfort, a condition known as temporomandibular joint disorder (or TMD).

TMD affects more ...

Pregnancy is a complicated change with big implications for your body and the health of the fetus. More than any other time, women in pregnancy really need to stay on top of their oral health. Here are three reasons why it’s so important.

Reason #1: Greater Oral Health Risk Due to Pregnancy

Simply being pregnant can lead to changes in your oral health. Your ...

For a while now, I’ve been mulling around the idea of offering diabetes screenings here at Delicate Dental Arts. If you’re wondering why, I’ll explain.

A new study has found that only slightly more than half of adults over 45 years old were screened for diabetes in the last three years! That means a large percentage of adults could be missing this important information ...

My patients have probably come across SOPROLIFE before in one of our dental check ups, but it’s time to explain why I use it and why it’s vastly superior to other methods of cavity detection.

Traditionally, your dentist would use an X-ray machine to take images of teeth and look for tooth decay. The problem is, X-rays ...

When someone starts up a bad habit like smoking or drugs, they assume it will take a long time to cause any lasting damage. We know this isn’t true for a lot of habits (like cocaine, which can cause respiratory or heart failure with just one use), but one habit that’s not exempt from this might surprise you: drinking sugary drinks.