Charcoal is one of the biggest current trends in wellness and cosmetics. Activated charcoal — the type used in beauty products and toothpaste — is a fine grain powder made from wood, coconut shells, and other natural substances that are oxidized under extreme heat. It’s become a trendy ingredient in commercial face masks and scrubs,…
DetailsWhat To Do When You Have Chronic Bad Breath Mints, mouthwash, gum… if you have chronic bad breath, you have probably tried it all. But chronic bad breath, also called Halitosis, is something that mints, or even a good brushing, just can’t solve. Chronic bad breath is different from standard “morning breath” or the bad…
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At Affinity Dental of La Mesa, we encourage our clients to brush teeth twice a day and floss once daily. Many of our clients ask us about proper flossing techniques, and we often hear from people who feel they do not know the right way to do it. We are always happy to discuss best…
DetailsThese days, the COVID-19 pandemic is on everyone’s minds, and we are all mindful of mitigating our risk to avoid the deadly disease. Like most people, you have probably been practicing social distancing, wearing a facial covering or mask, and increasing your sanitation and hygiene practices. With every action you take, you are trying to…
DetailsKeep your Teeth Healthy with Topical Fluoride Applications at your Regular Dental Visits Are you familiar with fluoride? From an early age, many of us have been told by our dentists about the importance of fluoride. But what is fluoride, why is it so important, and how do we best benefit from it? Fluoride has…
Details…and How Affinity Dental of La Mesa Can Help Our mouths go through many changes over the course of our lifetime, and the appearance of the third molars, also known as the wisdom teeth, is an important milestone. These teeth have historically been called “wisdom teeth” because they come through at a more mature age…
DetailsHow Affinity Dental Can Help You Keep a Healthy Oral Microbiome Even if you cannot see, feel or taste them, your mouth plays host to hundreds of microorganisms, commonly referred to as oral bacteria. While most of these tiny oral bacteria are harmless, there are some strains that can affect your overall health and cause…
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