Many women fear that they should cut off their preventive dental care when they are pregnant. It’s true that x-rays are definitely not an option when a baby is gestating. Additionally, certain invasive dental procedures aren’t recommended in a prenatal state. However, pregnancy is no time to avoid the dentist completely. Pregnant women are actually at a higher risk for gum… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Do you Know All about Dental Checkups?
at Riverside Dental Group challenge you to a quiz on preventive dental care. Questions Q1. True or false – A common dental cleaning instrument which you can purchase at the drugstore is called a scaler. Q2. True or false – Dental Hygienists receive their training on the job. Q3. True or false – You will… Read more »
The Importance of Daily Flossing
Levi Spear Parmly was a dentist in New Orleans. He is credited with inventing silken dental floss back in 1815, though it is believed that Native Americans taught Pilgrims to gnaw on sticks to create a combination toothbrush/floss for removing debris from between teeth. Flossing has come a long way over the years, with biodegradable… Read more »
Six Month Dental Checkups: Really Necessary? Yes!
You’ve probably heard about the six month rule for most of your life. Besides brushing and flossing daily, you should see the Corona dentists at Dental Associates of Corona (or your closest family dentist) every six months for a dental checkup and cleaning. When you take good care of your teeth, your dentist tells you… Read more »
The Basics of Proper Oral Hygiene
There’s nothing quite like the smooth feeling of plaque free teeth after a good biannual dental cleaning. You may feel certain that you’ll keep them maintained between appointments. But then life gets busy, and perhaps you skip brushing before bed one night because you’re so tired. Or you only brush for 10 seconds in the… Read more »
Waxing (or Not Waxing) Philosophical about Dental Floss
at Riverside Dental Group cannot stress enough the important of flossing daily. Picking a Floss Unfortunately, less than half of Americans floss their teeth each day, in spite of the
The Advantages of Laser Periodontal Treatment
at Dental Associates of Corona can spot gum disease a mile away. If your gum infection requires treatment, laser dentistry may become part of the plan. Why Does Gum Disease Occur? Gum infections usually result from plaque and tartar buildup at the gumline. Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection. As the germs set up… Read more »
Are you a Gum Chewer? Your Teeth May Thank You
at Riverside Dental Group know the benefits of chewing sugar free gum with proper timing. As long as you are aware the facts before you scan the multitudes of gum packs at your grocery store, you can make a choice that is terrific for your dental health. In an Oral Hygiene Crunch? Chew on This:
Go Nuts for your Dental Health
at Moreno Valley Dental Group want to take a look at two of the most popular foods in the world of children: apples and peanut butter. On their own or combined, these foods are staples for most American families with children? How do apples and peanut butter effect your family’s dental health, though?
Candy May be Dandy…But Not for your Teeth
at Moreno Valley Dental are realistic enough to not suggest that you avoid candy altogether. However, we want to make sure you are empowered with enough knowledge to make educated decisions about what and how much you consume.
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