. Check to see which questions you got right by clicking “Read More.” Q1. How many times a day should you floss? A. At least twice B. Once a day C. Flossing is unnecessary D. Every hour Q2. What type of toothbrush bristles should I use? A. Hard B. Medium C. Soft D. It… Read more »
Category: Oral Health
What You Eat Can Help or Harm Your Dental Health
Your diet affects more than your weight or overall health. What you eat also affects the health of your mouth. Your mouth is constantly coated by a thin biofilm of bacteria and plaque. When certain ingredients in food and beverages come into contact with this biofilm, they secrete harmful acids that attack tooth enamel. Your… Read more »
Holy Halitosis! How to Combat Bad Breath in Riverside
Bad breath (halitosis) affects, and embarrasses, everyone at some point in life. Smelly foods, like fish, garlic, and curry, have oils that travel to the lungs and lead to bad breath. Other causes include dry mouth, postnasal drip or sinus problems, certain medications, smoking, gingivitis, tooth decay, and volatile sulfur compounds, or VSFs. You can… Read more »
Corona Dentists Educate Patients on Gum Disease
Our team of talented doctors and specialists at Dental Associates of Corona strive to educate our patients on maintaining optimal oral health. If you have visited our Corona dentist office, you are probably familiar with the terms “gingivitis” or “gum disease.” However, our dentists have found that many patients are unaware of how gum disease… Read more »
Your Corona Dentists and Specialists Test Your Oral Health Knowledge
How much do you know about your mouth? It’s responsible for allowing you to eat, breathe, and speak. Without your mouth, you couldn’t chew and taste the foods you love. You couldn’t communicate at work, or with the ones you love. The dentists and specialists at Dental Associates of Corona want you to understand your… Read more »
Riverside Dentists Recommend Trying These Healthy Sugar Alternatives
How Sugar Causes Cavities Sugar is one of the most notorious villains of dental health. When sugar invades your mouth it combines with plaque and saliva to form enamel-eroding acid. Some of the usual offenders for sugar are obvious. Candy and sweet treats are some of the worst foods for your oral health, but did… Read more »
How Your Mouth Behaves Like An Ecosystem
Not All Oral Bacteria Are Harmful You may be surprised to find that your mouth has anywhere from 10-50 billion oral bacteria that thrive or die under specific conditions controlled by your oral hygiene, lifestyle habits, and diet. Unique types of bacteria are responsible for oral health issues like tooth decay, halitosis (chronic bad breath),… Read more »
What do You Know About Your Tongue?
When you have routine dental exams at Dental Associates of Riverside, your Riverside dentist focuses primarily on the health of your teeth and gums. We do, however, also check for signs of potential problems on your cheeks, tongue, and the roof and floor of your mouth. Why? Because these parts of your mouth have a… Read more »
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