Category: General Dentistry

TMJ Pain Explained by Moreno Valley Dentists

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) can manifest in pain in the muscles and joints on the side of your face that help you open and close your mouth. These joints (often referred to as TMJs) act as hinges to help you open and close your mouth. Every moment that you talk, yawn, or chew, your jaw… Read more »

Corona Dentists Explain Differences in Various Toothpaste Brands

at Dental Associates of Corona will talk more about discerning abrasive levels in oral hygiene products. The Abrasion Scale A balance is necessary in formulating a toothpaste that will do everything you need for proper preventive dental care without damaging your teeth. Particles in your toothpaste create that grainy feel and provide the scrubbing action… Read more »

Temecula Dentists Describe High Filling Issues

at Oasis Family Dental, will tell you more. Identifying a High Filling For a dentist and a patient, figuring out if success has been achieved with a filling can be challenging. Your mouth is numbed for the procedure, so answering questions about how your new

Riverside Dentists Explain the Downfalls of Oral Piercings

Piercings are commonplace in many cultures on different parts of the body. In the United States, we’ve thought nothing of piercings in the ears for many years. Over time, people have made piercings on other parts of the body transition from scandalous to no big deal. The theory of those making a fashion statement with… Read more »

Moreno Valley Dentists Answer Questions of X-Ray Safety

Concerns of too much exposure to radiation are commonly expressed by patients at their preventive checkups. The idea of a camera that can take internal images of your body seems like science fiction, so it’s no wonder that x-rays can be hard to wrap your mind around. However, you may be surprised to find out… Read more »

Dental Cleaning Rundown from Riverside Dentists

at Riverside Dental Group want you to feel comfortable going in for your biannual checkups. Like any matter of health, when people have anxiety and procrastinate on checkups, not giving attention to smaller issues, things can get much worse. What was once a small cavity that might just need to be rechecked in six months… Read more »

Moreno Valley Dentists Crown the Queen of Dental Restorations

Moreno Valley Dentists Crown the Queen of Dental Restorations Tooth decay is more than just a little cavity. It’s an honest to goodness infectious disease that results from the spreading of a bacterial strain called Streptococcus mutans. They are generally transmitted to babies by their parents, siblings, or caregivers. Only 1% of the population is… Read more »

All About Dental Cleanings from Riverside General Dentists

 at Riverside Dental Group would like to tell you more about the ins and outs of dental cleanings. Role of Dental Hygienists Dental hygienists are highly skilled at implementing dental instruments designed to remove plaque and tartar buildup off of your teeth and at the gumline. Over the years, dental instruments have become more advanced,… Read more »