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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Did You Know? Periodontal Problems Can Lead To Tooth Loss!
Did you know that your actions today are able to influence your risk for tooth loss in later years? The leading cause of tooth loss is gum disease. If you are taking good care of your smile in the present, you can protect yourself against an infection and avoid complications that lead to this problem. However, if you do not have a good line of defense against gum disease, gingivitis can form, worsen, and lead to attachment loss, meaning the tissues holding teeth in place are destroyed. Gum disease can also create problems for your general health when it is not being managed effectively. At our Corona, CA dentist’s office, we can offer insights on protecting yourself against gingivitis. We can also provide care during your routine dental checkups to fight an infection identified at your appointment. (more…)
Discussing Jaw Pain And Stiffness At A Dental Checkup
At a routine dental checkup, you should feel free to talk about more than just tooth decay. Our Riverside, CA dentist’s office can speak with you about a range of concerns you have about your oral health. For example, if you are struggling with stiffness or pain in your jaw when you speak or chew, you should talk with your dentist about the issue and its impact on your life. These difficulties can be warning signs of TMJ disorder. There are many issues that can result in TMJ disorder, a problem that affects the alignment and condition of your jaw. These problems can include chronic teeth grinding, which can wear down your enamel and lead to worrying dental damage. By identifying and treating this problem, we can help you move past your discomforts! (more…)
What To Expect If You Need A Crown After Cavity Treatment
When cavity treatment is called for, our Moreno Valley, CA dentist’s office can take care to fully restore your tooth while preserving as much of your healthy enamel as possible. We can also take care to provide treatment that prevents changes to your appearance. If possible, we will use a conservative dental filling to restore a tooth, as this approach only affects the area where decay formed. However, if a larger restoration is required, we can make sure that your tooth is protected by putting a custom dental crown in place. We can use full crowns for treatment, but we also offer inlays and onlays, which take up less space and require less work on your tooth structure. (more…)
Address Multiple Smile Flaws With One Cosmetic Treatment
Will you be able to fully address your smile concerns if you only have one cosmetic dental procedure? Many people worry that in order to see the results they want, they will have to undergo several treatments. What you should know is that the right treatment may be able to take on all of the flaws that currently affect you. We have helped many patients regain confidence in their smile through the placement of porcelain veneers. When custom veneers are placed, they cover up problems with the shape, size, and color of teeth. By making plans to place veneers over teeth that make you self-conscious, we can have you showing off exciting improvements in less time than you think possible! (more…)
The Value Of Early Pediatric Dental Appointments
Parents can have countless moments of joy as they raise a young child, but they also have a large number of responsibilities when it comes to caring for a baby or toddler. One skill you will need to pick up quickly concerns caring for your child’s oral health. As soon as their teeth begin to arrive, they are vulnerable to dental decay. Fortunately, you do not face this particular task alone. Our Riverside, CA dentist’s office welcomes our younger patients. Starting with a first appointment to introduce them to the dentist’s office, we can help small children stay safe against oral health threats. We can also take time in their appointments to talk with you about their development, and provide tips on smart smile care. (more…)
3 Things That Patients Should Know About Orthodontics
At our Temecula, CA dentist’s office, we have helped patients address a variety of cosmetic and oral health concerns. When it comes to addressing malocclusion, the right treatment can actually benefit your well-being as well as your appearance! We offer a variety of treatments for poor dental alignment. The right appliance can fix gaps, overlaps, and other alignment flaws that have left you feeling self-conscious. You can find out about the advantages to traditional braces, or you can discuss the use of something less conspicuous, like Invisalign treatment. In some cases where malocclusion is relatively minor, it may be possible to hide a gap or overlap with a cosmetic dental procedure, which means you can see results in a shorter period of time! (more…)
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