Maintaining Your Oral Health During Stressful Periods

It might be nice to stay calm, cool, and collected through every life event, but it can be hard to truly live without some periods of stress. Because of this, you should be prepared to manage episodes of stress, and you should be mindful of how these episodes might affect your well-being. You might be surprised at just how much stress can do to your ability to maintain your oral health. You can experience some physical changes that make it harder for you to keep your teeth healthy, and you may have less focus or energy for routine smile care. Your Riverside, CA dentist’s office is prepared to help you identify potential oral health problems when they arise, and we can help you make changes in your daily oral care routine that help you avoid stress-related smile troubles. (more…)

Your Dentist Is Ready To Address Oral Health Emergencies

Oral health emergencies are hard to endure, but patients at our Riverside, CA dentist’s office can be happy to know that treatment is readily available. We want the people who come to us for general dental care to know that they are not on their own if they suffer a dental injury, or if they find themselves with an alarming amount of dental pain. By bringing you in for urgent care, we can see what the cause of your problem is and determine how it can be addressed before the situation worsens. We are also prepared to restore the affected tooth so that you remain confident in your smile. (more…)

Can Caffeine Consumption Become A Problem For Your Smile?

How often do you turn to caffeine for an energy boost in a typical day? What kinds of beverages are you relying on for your caffeine consumption? These questions can be more important to understanding your oral health, and your risk for dental problems, than you might realize. If you are a heavy caffeine consumer, particularly someone who drinks sugary caffeinated beverages, you can be more vulnerable to tooth decay. At our Temecula, CA dentist’s office, we are prepared to help patients recognize the role their habits play in maintaining their oral health, just as we are prepared to offer important preventive support during routine dental exams.
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Teach Kids Good Oral Health Habits To Follow At Home

As young children grow up and taken on more independence, they can become responsible for important daily practices. When your kids begin to care for their teeth on their own, it can be important to confirm that they are developing good habits. The behaviors they develop early can be hard to shake later in life. Your Corona, CA dentist’s office provides guidance on brushing and flossing during pediatric dental checkups. These instructions, along with the routine preventive dental care we provide, can help kids learn to appreciate good oral health. With that said, you should still take an active role in encouraging the formation of good habits if you want them to grow up with healthy, happy smiles! (more…)

Poor Oral Health May Cause More Problems Than You Realize

If you are not brushing or flossing as effectively as recommended, you can be more likely to develop tooth decay. You can also be at higher risk for gum disease. These problems are concerning enough on their own – after all, you would have a hard time believing someone who said they were NOT concerned about the permanent damage caused by a cavity. With that said, you should be aware of the potential impact that your oral health can have on your general well-being. During a routine dental checkup at our Riverside, CA dentist’s office, we can talk to a patient about the way their dental health may impact their overall health. We can also offer guidance to help our patients make choices that better protect them! (more…)

Is Urgent Care Available To Address An Infected Tooth?

Some problems can be difficult to ignore, making prompt care a priority for you. If you have an infected tooth, feelings of sensitivity and general pain can become difficult, and you can be understandably concerned about the effect it might have on your oral health. Patients who need urgent dental treatment for this problem can reach out to their Moreno Valley, CA dentist. Through the appropriate restorative dental work, we can stop an infection from growing worse. We can also make sure that a custom dental crown is put in place to keep the tooth safe from further problems. (more…)

Arranging Care For A Dental Injury: What You Should Know

In ideal circumstances, a person will never have to experience a dental injury that requires treatment. Unfortunately, it is possible for you to experience harm that calls for professional care, and you should know what your dentist can do for you in that situation. Your Riverside, CA dentist’s office offers emergency dental appointments for patients who are in need of care on short notice. For dental pain, tooth trauma, or even a lost tooth, we can provide care to restore your smile. We understand that there is never a “right” time for an injury, and that patients can sometimes require treatment outside of office hours. With this in mind, we do offer same-day appointments and after hours visits whenever they might be called for. (more…)

Fight Oral Bacteria Buildup By Flossing On A Daily Basis

Fighting oral bacteria by brushing and flossing will protect you from developing cavities, and it can also keep you safe against an infection that affects your gums. Unfortunately, people sometimes assume that by brushing alone, they can effectively keep their teeth and gums safe from plaque and tartar buildup, seeing flossing as just a means to remove debris stuck between teeth. You should be aware that flossing protects you by removing bacteria that can gather between your teeth. While our Riverside, CA dentist can help you maintain a healthy smile through regular dental exams and cleanings, the actions you take at home can be vital when it comes to avoiding problems with your oral health. (more…)

3 Things To Consider When Encouraging Kids To Brush

An important part of providing care for your kids is educating them on how they can (and should) take care of themselves. Just as pediatric dental visits with their Temecula, CA dentist can help kids learn the importance of proper oral hygiene, guidance from you can ensure kids follow through with effective brushing and flossing. With that said, you may be unsure of how to best go about guiding kids on how to perform these behaviors. The right approach to encouraging good habits can be fun while still being instructive. You can also use this time to think about your own approach to preventive dental care and look for ways to improve your oral care routine! (more…)

Arranging Care For An Unexpected Oral Health Issue

Your daily oral care regimen can keep you safe against issues like tooth decay and gum disease. Unfortunately, these habits do not provide any protection against the bad luck that can result in a dental injury. If you find yourself in need of attention as soon as possible because of tooth trauma, your Corona, CA dentist’s office does provide emergency dental services. Emergency services are provided when an individual needs something done as soon as possible because of a broken, loosened, or dislodged tooth. We can also set up a prompt visit if you develop discomfort without an obvious cause. (more…)