Category: Preventive Dentistry

Pediatric Dentists Set a Positive Tone

at Riverside Dental Group have witnessed firsthand the influence parents have on their children. Particularly with little ones who are first time visitors to our office, it is imperative that parents  model positive attitudes about dental checkups and cleanings. Research on Children’s Dental Fears Almost all of us have certain natural fears of the unknown…. Read more »

Sugar is Never “Free”

didn’t cost you any money, there’s always a high price for your dental and overall health when you consume large amounts of sucrose. Just ask any dentist. If you have goals in mind of reducing consumption of sugar, you might feel inspired by scientific research from Newcastle University as a motivation. The scientists at the… Read more »

Don’t Chew the Ice

at Riverside Dental Group would like to explain why you should stick to soft food items meant to nourish your body when you chew.

Protecting Children’s Teeth with Dental Sealants

When your children are first learning new tasks, you set up precautions to help them learn in the safest way. Take learning to ride a bike as an example. When starting this endeavor, you instruct your child to wear protective gear. Consider dental sealants commensurate with knee pads. This

Remain Proactive with Mouthguard Maintenance

Athletic related dental injuries such as cracked/fractured teeth, knocked out teeth, jawbone breaks, and oral tissue abrasions lead to over 600,000 emergency room visits each year. This is according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). If you play a sport competitively or recreationally, the Moreno Valley dentists at Moreno Valley Dentistry highly recommend that you… Read more »

Filling you in with a Cavity Quiz

Since you are examined for cavities at each of your six month dental checkups, you probably figure you know all there is to know about tooth decay. The Corona dentists at Dental Associates of Corona would like to challenge you, however, and see if you really are an expert on the dental infection better known as… Read more »

Oral-Systemic Health Evidence for the Elderly

The concept of oral-systemic health (an oral and overall health connection) has barely been uncovered by scientists. All over the world, time and money have been dedicated to scientific research which shows compelling evidence that the various germs in our mouths responsible for periodontal disease and cavities could very well contribute to life-threatening health conditions… Read more »

Coconut Oil: A New Battler of Tooth Decay?

According to a recent study instituted by the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland, coconut oil (after digested) has the ability to combat the harmful bacteria (Streptococcus mutans) which cause tooth decay. This information was released at the Society for General Microbiology’s Autumn Conference at the University of Warwick, where researchers stated that coconut oil… Read more »

What are Teeth For?

at Riverside Dental Group will tell you more about dental fractures. Don’t Crack your Teeth Up Cracked tooth syndrome is most treatable when identified early. If a fracture is serious and not tended to, you could end up with severe decay and potentially irreparable tooth damage leading to the need for extraction and replacement. When… Read more »

Dentists of Modern Times Embrace Technology

The Riverside dentists at Riverside Dental Group are invested in providing advanced technology within the office. This makes your dental appointments more efficient and more comfortable. Whether you need a dental checkup, teeth whitening, restoration, gum disease treatment, or any comprehensive dentistry service, our team will make sure your experience is comfortable and safe for you. The truth is, if… Read more »