Category: General Dentistry

How Much Do You Know About Fluoride? Try this Quiz

Fluoride is synonymous with taking care of your teeth. You can find it in most toothpastes and mouthwashes available at any store. Children who aren’t getting sufficient fluoride are usually offered supplemental tablets and fluoride treatments by their dentist as an extra preventive measure. Fluoride has the ability to strengthen teeth internally and topically. Corona… Read more »

Temecula Dentists Describe Toothaches and How to Relieve Them

Toothaches have so many possible causes. Some are obvious, involving direct injury or infection of the tooth in question. Other problems near the teeth can mimic toothaches, such as sinus infections and deviated septums. Today, your Temecula dentists at the Oasis Family Dental will explain some potential causes of toothaches, and an unusual potential pain… Read more »

Strep Throat? Should You Throw Away Your Toothbrush?

Everyone knows the discomfort of dreading every single swallow when you have a terrible, piercing, stabbing sore throat. Common wisdom dictates that you should throw your toothbrush away (or replace your electric toothbrush head) if you’ve had a significant illness. The fact is, bacteria can grow on toothbrushes. However, one particularly unpleasant illness – strep… Read more »

Fresh Breath for Mother’s Day from Riverside Dentists

at Riverside Dental Group will offer you some tips on attaining breath that your mother can be proud of. Dental Self-Care for Good Breath One of the simplest ways to solve certain bad breath problems is by simply improving oral hygiene. Gum disease and tooth decay can both cause bad breath as bacteria infect the… Read more »

Gum Recession Quiz from Corona Dentists

at Dental Associates of Corona will answer some frequently asked questions about recession of gum tissue. Gum Recession FAQs Q1. Can receding gums happen regardless of oral hygiene?

Identifying Sources of Pain in Your Mouth

If you’re lucky, your six month checkups and cleanings and diligent oral hygiene, will suffice in keeping you with a mouth full of healthy teeth and gingival tissues. Unfortunately, genetics, putting off dental visits, forgetting to brush and floss too often, and traumatic dental injuries can all lead to possible problems. Some of these dental… Read more »

Oral Cancer and Oral HPV Linked by Temecula Dentists

The link between oral cancer and oral HPV is a huge breakthrough in preventive dental health. There was a time in history where stereotypes abounded regarding the risks of oral cancer. In general, people tended to believe that older gentlemen who smoked and drank regularly were the main people who needed to worry about oral… Read more »