Category: General Dentistry

The Best Time to Brush Your Teeth

at Oasis Family Dental will explain more about timing your brushing for optimal dental health. Enamel Erosion from Acid When you brush your teeth immediately after meals or consuming drinks that are acidic, your teeth can really suffer. Dr. Howard R. Gamble, president of the Academy of General Dentistry notes that

Dental Health Goals for 2013 Suggested by Riverside Dentists

at Riverside Dental Group will talk about more. Give Up Soda Soda packs a one-two punch in terms of . Not only is soda filled with lots of sugar, but it is very acidic. Sugar feeds the bacteria called Streptococcus mutans that cause cavities. When S mutans consume sugar, they convert it into lactic acid… Read more »

TMJ Disorder and Fibromyalgia Connected by Riverside Dentist

of Riverside Dental Group will explain more about the two conditions. Temporomandibular Joint Disorder The ability to close and open your mouth is provided by your temporomandibular joints. Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is usually suspected when patients present with pain and stiffness in those joints of the jaw. Jaw injuries, stress, and teeth grinding can… Read more »

Study Highlights Parents Role in Children’s Dental Fears

Connecting Fear with Dental Visits Naturally, children fear unknown things. There are moments from the earliest parts of childhood where doctor’s offices can be unpleasant. Vaccinations would be one example. Once a child learns to have a fear response to appointments, anxiety can fester and grow to a point that seems almost unbearable. As parents,… Read more »

Selecting the Right Dentist for Your Family in Moreno Valley

We cannot overstate the importance of locating a family dentist you can trust to provide excellent dental care. Both you and your family members place a great deal of confidence in a family dentist’s ability to provide accurate diagnoses, thorough treatment, and compassionate preventive care. Finding the right dentist requires some research and knowing what… Read more »

Good News for Chocolate Lovers from Temecula Dentists

Do you have chocolate cravings? Do you wish you had a chocolate bar right now? Chocolate cravings are common. The need for chocolate may stem from physical or psychological needs. Good news for the chocolate lovers: chocolate eaten in moderation may benefit your dental health. Please do not rush out and buy all of the… Read more »