When you discover you are expecting, it’s a moment that, in addition to bringing with it a very powerful emotional response, also brings oh so many questions! While it might not have been first on your list, at some point you likely thought to yourself: So, now how do I care for my oral health? This is a very relatable and common question, as there are many rumors out there about what to do and what to expect. As you’ve likely already come to realize, in just about any situation, if you have questions about your smile, the best place to direct them is to your Riverside dentist. Let’s give you the basic rundown of how to begin approaching your smile now (and then, of course, we look forward to seeing you soon at our Riverside, CA practice!).
Your Temecula Dentist Says: Pay Attention To Your Senses
As you know, sometimes, you can end up with a smile health concern that you don’t notice because it’s a sneaky one. For instance, decay can start to develop but it’s so mild and so early in the game that you cannot feel or detect it. You don’t sense it! So, it’s up to us to find the issue, inform you, and offer treatment during your dental visits (which you should be scheduling with our Temecula, CA practice every six months). However, sometimes, your senses give you some clear indications that something is different. During these times, it’s best to call us up just to come in to make sure all is well, suggests your Temecula dentist. Consider some details!
Your Corona Dentist Discusses: The Not-So-Usual Teeth Stain Suspects
You are already very familiar with the things that can cause your smile to stain. When someone mentions the fact that coffee can lead to a yellowed grin, this isn’t news to you. However, when you are fairly certain you’re not indulging in any of the usual suspects but you still find yourself with smile stains, it can be quite confusing. Your Corona dentist would like to take some time to introduce you to potential factors that are frequently overlooked and that can steer your smile toward a less than vibrant finish. (Remember, our Corona, CA practice offers cosmetic treatments that will help!).
Q&A: Your Riverside Dentist Explains Who Can Really Use An Electric Toothbrush
You may love the idea of using a modern, streamlined, beautiful electric toothbrush as you get your smile clean and sparkling. However, you may also not be doing so just yet because you have questions and uncertainty about who is supposed to be using this seemingly magical dental hygiene product. Is it for everyone, you wonder? Our Riverside, CA team knows you might even check them out online or at the store but you hesitate to actually purchase one. No problem. Your Riverside dentist is happy to help you figure out whether this is a good option for you or not (Psst: It is!).
Your Moreno Valley Dentist Offers 3 Gum Disease Details
Do yourself a very big favor: Take your Moreno Valley dentist’s suggestions regarding gum disease very seriously. Why, you ask? Is this really a big deal? After all, you’re an adult and you’ve still never had any run ins with gum problems, so what’s there to worry about? The truth is, it can happen to you any time! You could even have gingivitis right now without realizing it. So, take a moment with our Moreno Valley, CA practice to sort out and reflect upon some important details, which will allow you to breeze on through life without ever having to worry about your periodontal tissues.
Sleep Apnea: Why Pills Aren’t Really Helping You
Yep, there are lots of things going on when you deal with sleep apnea. First, you’re not sleeping like you should be, so you’re probably tired. You might think that the best way to fix this is to take sleeping pills. Next, you may find that you’re dealing with problems from the snoring and choking throughout the night, such as a sore throat. You might also have a headache in the morning (this happens when your brain doesn’t receive the oxygen it needs!). So, you may then also pile on pain relievers during the day. Every time a new symptom arrives, you may find that you’re treating it medicinally but you’re not getting the problem to actually go away. This is the point at which our Riverside, CA team reminds you: What you really need is sleep apnea treatment! As for your attempts at spot treatment, let’s talk about why it’s not going to work for you.
Your Riverside Dentist Talks: When, When, And When To Floss!
The seemingly simple task of flossing your teeth for excellent dental health is something that can become more and more complicated as you walk yourself through a single day of dental hygiene. You know you just need to floss once. However, you may suddenly find yourself faced with questions like, “But what if I want to floss again?” Then, as you head toward the sink to floss, you wonder, “Wait a second, should I be doing this right now or later?” Don’t worry. Our Riverside, CA team gets it. The “when” questions regarding the flossing part of your dental hygiene can really start to pile up. Let your Riverside dentist diminish that mountain of uncertainty with some very helpful answers!
Your Temecula Dentist Discusses: Options For Timers
You might think that you are a champion of sensing time. So much so, that you claim you can feel seconds and minutes and know for certain when your two-minute brushing session is through. Well, that sounds wonderful! However, you might want to actually test that out fairly soon to be sure it’s accurate. For everyone else who, like most, isn’t really sure how long two minutes is just by guessing, your Temecula dentist reminds you to use some sort of timer in the bathroom when you’re making your way through your dental hygiene. Looking for some suggestions from our Temecula, CA practice? No problem at all! We’ve got them.
Your Corona Dentist Talks: Why You’re Chewing Your Cheek, Tongue, Etc.
You may wake up in the morning and realize, “Wow, I must have really chewed my cheek while I slept.” You may also notice at some point that it seems like you bit the sides of your tongue, too. Over time, unless it’s a one-time occurrence, this type of damage and discomfort can become frustrating and can get in the way of your day-to-day life. You may end up feeling extremely uncomfortable. The inflamed tissue may be difficult to avoid, causing you to bite it again as you chew or speak. What gives, you wonder? Well, your Corona dentist thinks it might be time for you to learn about bruxism disorder. Think this applies to you? Schedule a visit with our Corona, CA practice soon!
Your Riverside Dentist Says: Crowns Do Lots Of Things
Your Riverside dentist would really like to remind you that if you think of dental crowns as something you hope you never need, you should actually be over-the-moon excited if you end up with a damaged tooth and you get to have a crown fix the problem! Of course, you likely already know that a crown is a hollow tooth-like structure that we make look just like your natural tooth. For a very damaged tooth, we bond the crown directly over the tissue. What exactly does this do for you, you wonder? Our Riverside, CA practice explains that, as a matter of fact, crowns do a lot!
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