Cosmetic Dentistry: What Aren’t You Considering?

Are there things that you haven’t thought about yet in regard to cosmetic dentistry? Are you shrugging and thinking to yourself, “How would I know if I haven’t thought of something yet if…I haven’t thought of it yet?” Nope, our Riverside, CA team is not trying to trick you! Instead, we would very much like to assist you if you have been considering making changes to your smile with the help of cosmetic improvement for some time but you haven’t actually talked with us about it yet. Sometimes, you just need to shake up your perspective the slightest bit, see things in a new light, and you’ll get that final push you need!

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Your Moreno Valley Dentist Talks: Children’s Dental Fillings

You may feel quite informed regarding your own smile when it comes to decay and requiring a filling. However, when it’s your sweet child’s smile that may be experiencing decay and is in need of a dental filling, well … it’s entirely different! You wonder about the details and you feel a little hesitant to simply rush in to our Moreno Valley, CA practice for a restoration. To help you better understand what you can expect and why you should absolutely address your little one’s tooth decay, your Moreno Valley dentist offers up some key information!

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Your Riverside Children’s Dentist Talks: Turkey Day With Kids

Turkey Day! It’s a fun day, it’s full of food, it often feels like the very beginning of the holiday season, and it’s sure to put a smile on your face and some very delectable food in your belly. However, what you may not feel so confident about is your smile, your kids’ smile, and how to feel like you’ve had a lovely time without dealing with anxiety about your family’s oral health the whole time! As you may have guessed, our Riverside, CA team completely understands. Changes in routine, food, and even travel can send your usual approach right out the window. No need to worry, though. Your Riverside children’s dentist is here to help!

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Your Riverside Dentist Says: Psst, Everybody Vomits!

Nope, it’s not something you really want to talk about. You don’t want anyone to see you doing it. You don’t want anyone to know that it just happened. In fact, you might not even want to admit it to yourself! It’s called vomiting, it pretty much happens to everybody, we think that all of our Riverside, CA patients should know how to protect their smiles if (and when) it happens to them, but we know you might not want to bring this up during a visit. Really great news: Your Riverside dentist is more than happy to shed some light on this otherwise not-so-frequently-talked-about concern!

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Thanksgiving: All-Day Smile Danger Exposure!

The very good news is that Thanksgiving is going to be here before you know it, which means seeing people you love being around and eating foods you wait for all year long. This, of course, is something to smile about. On the flip side of things, however, our Temecula, CA team would like to offer you a sneak peek into things that can so easily go wrong for your oral health during your Thanksgiving extravaganza. Are we telling you this to try to ruin your fun, you wonder? No! Much the opposite: We would like to help you have a wonderful time and to ensure you’re not putting your smile in harm’s way by accidentally over-exposing it to sugars, acids, and carbs (the stuff that weakened enamel and decay is made of). So, prepare for your Temecula dentist’s simple yet very helpful tips to guide you through a fantastic Turkey Day!

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3 Things Your Corona Dentist Says About: Inflammation!

When you see blood or you notice redness, there’s an instinct that kicks in, letting you know that you should probably contact our Corona, CA team for a dental visit. However, what about when you notice inflammation? For many patients, this can cause some confusion. Is this serious, you wonder? Or, is it something that you can just ignore in hopes that it goes away? Today, your Corona dentist would like to offer you a few very important reminders about inflamed tissue and how you should respond!

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A Whiter Smile: When You Think Your Problem Isn’t Treatable

Do you think that the type of discoloration that you’re experiencing is just not treatable? Were you excited about teeth whitening for a while but then had the realization that it probably isn’t going to work for you, which left you assuming you wouldn’t be able to attain that whiter grin after all? Fortunately, our Riverside, CA team can report that you are not without treatment options that can guide you toward realizing this dream that you have to to enjoy a much whiter smile! Learn more.

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Your Moreno Valley Dentist Says: Fix Damage Now!

We know that even when you experience a bit of damage, if you’re someone who hesitates or fully resists picking up the phone to schedule dental care, then you may procrastinate. Then again, if you just happen to be prone to procrastination, this may be the main hurdle! Whatever the case, your Moreno Valley dentist really wants you to remember that when you’re doing your best to keep your smile in lovely condition, it’s absolutely essential that you come in for help with damage now instead of later. Why so? Our Moreno Valley, CA team can help explain.

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Halloween: Important Before-Bed Smile Reminders

Your Riverside children’s dentist knows that your little ones are probably getting extremely excited about Halloween now that it is almost here! Our Riverside, CA team is excited for them! However, we also know that with all of the excitement of Halloween night, parties, trick-or-treating, and more, it’s easy to let the usual routine fall a bit lax and give your family a “just this one night…” excuse to ease up on the rules. While this sounds like fun, it’s not so lovely when you realize the consequences can become unpleasant. So, let’s talk about how to have the time of your lives, while also keeping up with the essential smile care your family needs for a truly wonderful night.

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Your Riverside Dentist Answers What-If Brushing Questions

At first glance, the brushing we recommend for your smile seems easy. There’s nothing to it, right? Well, not exactly. While it may sound like it requires no instruction, you may find that you come up with question after question regarding this aspect of your dental hygiene. Even though you may feel compelled to speak up during your next visit with our Riverside, CA team, that doesn’t mean that you do! Instead, you let your “what if” questions build up. We don’t suggest this! Instead, your Riverside dentist urges you to ask us whatever is on your mind, even if you feel a little shy. The more you know, the easier it will be to care for your smile (and talk yourself out of things that you probably know aren’t a good choice).

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