It can feel frustrating to see your smile gradually lose its brightness. It can be particularly frustrating to have problems with teeth stains even after using a teeth whitening treatment picked up from your local store or pharmacy. What you should know is that if stubborn teeth stains are a problem for you, it may be time to speak to your dentist about the benefits of a professional whitening procedure. Whitening treatments provided at our Moreno Valley, CA dentist’s office can deliver results that store bought treatments will have a tough time matching. This is because your dentist can provide bleaching agents that have more potent effects and deliver more significant changes. If your discoloration is caused by something other than stains, or if you wish to deal with more than just the color of your smile, we can talk to you about other cosmetic dental treatment options. (more…)
How Can I Remain Free From Problems With Gingivitis?
When you find out just how harmful gum disease can be, it can be easy to see why prevention should be a priority. If gingivitis forms and is not treated in time, an infection can grow serious enough to cause long-term problems. Those problems can include the loss of teeth, and may even impact your ability to manage your overall health! Your Riverside, CA dentist’s office is able to help you prevent periodontal problems during routine dental checkups. Regular teeth cleanings make you less vulnerable to problems, and when necessary we can even provide a special periodontal cleaning to deal with an active case of gingivitis. In between appointments, you can maintain a good oral hygiene routine that gives you a consistent defense against future infections. (more…)
How Teeth Cleanings Fit Into Cavity Prevention Efforts
How much effort do you put into protecting yourself against tooth decay? If you want to stay safe against the formation of cavities, there are several actions that you should take. On a daily basis, you should thoroughly brush and floss your teeth to prevent the buildup of oral bacteria. You should also be smart about your diet, as you should aim to limit your exposure to harmful sugars. While these day-to-day actions certainly matter, know that there are other habits that you should stick to if you really want to protect yourself. For example, you should make a point of seeing your dentist for routine dental checkups on a semiannual basis. By doing so, you give your Riverside, CA dentist regular opportunities to check on your smile and look for problems. You also make time for professional teeth cleanings that keep you safe against the formation of tartar, which can lead to cavity troubles. (more…)
Should I Be More Worried About Tooth Decay?
While people are clear on the idea that a cavity is harmful, they may underestimate just how destructive tooth decay can be. A lack of concern, or misplaced confidence in a less effective oral hygiene routine, can make you more vulnerable to worrying tooth damage! After forming, a cavity will continue to harm your enamel until it is treated by a dentist. If enough time passes without treatment, that harm will lead to an infection, and can eventually result in bacteria spreading beyond the tooth through its roots! At our Temecula, CA dentist’s office, we are prepared to provide restorative dental work when a problem forms. We can also provide services during a routine dental exam to help you avoid decay. (more…)
Bruxism Can Affect Your Smile And Quality Of Life
If you keep grinding your teeth while you sleep, you can do serious damage to your smile. You can also put mounting pressure on your jaw joints and muscles, which can lead to problems with TMJ disorder. Recognizing the signs of bruxism, a habit of teeth grinding, can be relatively easy, as the problem can lead to you frequently waking up with pain in your face, teeth, and jaw. Unfortunately, people who recognize that something is wrong sometimes continue to write off their concerns. At our Corona, CA dentist’s office, we can provide an appliance that will keep your teeth safe while you sleep! Worn nightly, the custom guard will put a stop to the pressure of grinding and clenching, and it can reduce pressure on your jaw joints and muscles. (more…)
What Can I Do To Make My Kids Less Vulnerable To Cavities?
Parents are understandably worried about keeping their kids as healthy as possible. For first-time parents in particular, it can feel intimidating to go through the many responsibilities you have when it comes to keeping them safe. As soon as your child’s teeth start to appear, that list of responsibilities will include cavity prevention. Fortunately, this is not a task that you and your partner must take on by yourselves. At our Riverside, CA dentist’s office, we are ready to help kids remain safe against oral health problems. We can do this by providing guidance to you when it comes to care at home, and by offering quality care during their preventive dental appointments. (more…)
Dental Injuries Can Require Prompt Care – We Can Help
When a tooth chips, cracks, or experiences damage in some other way, you should make a trip to the dentist’s office a priority. There are several reasons to promptly address dental injuries. One pressing concern is that the tooth’s condition can worsen in time, particularly if you are not able to put pressure on it because it is loose or damaged. There is also a potential concern about infection, which can worsen in time and eventually lead to the loss of the tooth. Our Moreno Valley, CA dentist’s office is prepared to help people who experience dental injuries. We can actually bring you in on short notice for an emergency dental appointment. At this appointment, your tooth can be evaluated and treated before its condition worsens, and protected with a restoration that can preserve your bite function and smile. (more…)
Fix Spacing And Crowding Troubles With Invisalign Aligners
You may be tired of seeing gaps and overlaps between teeth that hurt the quality of your smile, but are you ready to move forward with orthodontic treatment? There are different reasons people may put off a procedure to straighten their smile. Many are worried that in order to fix their alignment issues, they will have to wear metal braces that draw unwanted attention and interfere with their daily behaviors. At our Riverside, CA dentist’s office, you can actually have work done to fix malocclusion without these appliances. With Invisalign aligners, we can take the time to correct alignment flaws with discreet appliances. In addition to being hard to see, Invisalign aligners are easy for patients to remove, which means they are not going to remain in your way when you need to eat or clean your smile. (more…)
How A Tooth Extraction Leads To Oral Health Improvements
At our Riverside, CA dentist’s office, we can provide consistent preventive dental care to keep your smile free of problems. Patients who stick with semiannual checkups can make sure that their teeth stay healthy. If problems do arise, they can be spotted and treated before there are complications. Unfortunately, some people stay away from the dentist’s office until they are convinced that something is wrong. By the time they have an evaluation, the condition of their tooth could be poor enough to require advanced care. While tooth extraction is a last resort for treating a tooth, it is needed on some occasions so that a person’s overall oral health can recover. If we need to take this step to restore your smile, we can make sure that the tooth is safely removed, and that we can move forward with treatment to replace the lost tooth. (more…)
Addressing The “Minor” Flaws That Disrupt Your Smile
While a smile flaw can seem relatively minor – a small chip, or a slight change in color from one tooth to the next, for instance – the effect that flaws has on your appearance can be significant. Fortunately, these specific issues can often be resolved with conservative cosmetic dental work. At our Temecula, CA dentist’s office, we can provide a consultation where concerns about your smile are discussed. You can find that the right procedure can make specific changes to cover a “small” problem, ultimately giving you a big boost in confidence!
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