Category: General Dentistry

Five Interesting Dental Facts

Did you know that sharks, crocodiles, and rats regenerate their teeth when they lose them? Are you aware that the second most common disease in the United States is cavities? The Temecula dentists at the Oasis Family Dental have heard dozens of interesting dentistry related facts over the years and we would like to share… Read more »

Six Month Dental Checkups: Really Necessary? Yes!

You’ve probably heard about the six month rule for most of your life. Besides brushing and flossing daily, you should see the Corona dentists at Dental Associates of Corona (or your closest family dentist) every six months for a dental checkup and cleaning. When you take good care of your teeth, your dentist tells you… Read more »

Teething Eruption Cysts: Alarming, but Harmless

Parenthood is an instinct that segues into a desire. We look around us and see others experiencing the joy of raising children and we may think, “I want that too.” Before you’re a parent, the cliché “nothing prepares you” may seem annoying. You’re smart, adaptable, capable, and you’ve done plenty of babysitting – what’s so… Read more »

Should you Throw your Toothbrush Away After Illness?

Oh, the dreaded, stabbing pain of strep throat. Along with the flu, strep is one of the most horrific common illnesses. More rampant in winter months, you might wonder if you should throw away your toothbrush following a severe virus or bacterial infection such as strep. Germs do actually grow on toothbrush heads. However, if strep… Read more »

Gum Contouring Frames your Smile

Excess gum tissue isn’t a concern for everyone. However, if you do have this cosmetic problem, you may wonder if there’s any sort of solution beyond avoiding smiling.  Some people say they have a “gummy” smile. Others have uneven gum tissue which makes their teeth appear as if they are different sizes. There’s a simple… Read more »

Crowning the Supreme Dental Restoration

A sudden ache in your tooth when you chew may set your mind to wondering if you might have a cavity. True, an advanced cavity is often painful. Untreated tooth decay is an infection which spreads around, eventually creating a dental abscess. Abscessed teeth require fast treatment, and sometimes even extraction. Dental crowns are commonly… Read more »

The Basics of Proper Oral Hygiene

There’s nothing quite like the smooth feeling of plaque free teeth after a good biannual dental cleaning. You may feel certain that you’ll keep them maintained between appointments. But then life gets busy, and perhaps you skip brushing before bed one night because you’re so tired. Or you only brush for 10 seconds in the… Read more »