Category: Preventive Dentistry

Whole Grains Good for Gum Health? Try this Quiz

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at Dental Associates of Moreno Valley would like to quiz you on how whole grains are not refined, and so they can actually be good for your dental health. Questions Q1. True or false: Whole grains are picked straight from farm to table and require no processing.

Identifying Sources of Pain in Your Mouth

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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 »

Common Toothache Scenarios Highlighted by Riverside Dentists

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from Riverside Dental Group will discuss some common toothache scenarios. Scenario #1: Tooth Decay Cavities that are detected early usually have few or no symptoms. Patients that do have pain as a result of cavities most often describe their discomfort resulting from contact with extreme hot or cold temperatures. However, if your tooth decay spreads… Read more »

Ready for a Dental Cleaning? Say Hello to Your Hygienist

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at Riverside Dental Group will tell you more about the important team members that do so much more for your dental health than simply cleaning your teeth: dental hygienists. Dental Hygienist History It all began with one woman – the cousin of a dentist named Dr. Alfred Fones. Dr. Fones practiced dentistry back in the… Read more »

Can an Apple a Day Keep the Cavities at Bay?

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In modern America, apples are among the many produce items that can be found throughout the year, no matter what the season. You’ve surely heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. You may have even heard that the fibrous nature of apple skin can act as a sort of natural toothbrush. However,… Read more »