Let’s Talk About Gum Disease

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Riverside, CA dentist offers periodontal care

When it comes to your oral hygiene, there are more concerns than just keeping your pearly whites healthy. Your gums are an important factor, too. Although the current generation of older adults today are keeping more of their teeth than the previous population, tooth loss is still a major concern. Periodontal disease is one of the leading causes for this problem. Riverside Dental Group in California offers cleanings and exams to help prevent this and other problems, as well as periodontal cleanings to help patients manage gum disease.

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A Simple Solution For Bruxism

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Riverside, CA dentist offers treatment for brucism

In yesterday’s blog, we discussed how TMJ disorder can be diagnosed and treated. This jaw disorder is often found in patients who have bruxism as well. If you frequently feel headaches, tooth sensitivity, and cavities, these may be signs that you have bruxism. At your next appointment, the staff at Riverside Dental Group in California can help assess your concerns and determine a helpful treatment plan to reduce your TMJ and tooth-grinding habits.

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Treating Your TMJ Pain

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Riverside, CA dentist offers treatments for TMJ pains

Do you experience headaches, tenseness, or stiffness of your neck, jaw, or face frequently? If you do, this may be a sign that you have temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD/ TMJ). TMJ disorder happens you exert too much pressure on your facial joints. This problem may happen while you are unaware and can lead to discomfort, pain, and even dental problems. Your Riverside Dental Group in California can assess the problem and create an effective treatment plan for your needs.

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Keep Your Child’s Smile Healthy This Valentine’s Day

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Riverside, CA dentist offers dental care for kids

Valentine’s Day can be a lot of fun for your kids. They may have classroom parties and pass around sweet treats to share. Before this holiday, bring your little ones in for their checkups. These visits can monitor for early signs of cavities, gingivitis, and other dental concerns that may worsen if not treated promptly. Today, your Riverside Dental Group in California is here with tips on keeping your child’s smile healthy this season.

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Do I Have To Go To The Dentist?

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Riverside, CA dentist offers cleanings and checkups fr all ages

If you believe you have good oral hygiene and a healthy smile, you may think it is okay to skip your biannual trip to the dentist. However, these visits can detect early signs of problems like decay, gingivitis, and even oral cancer that may develop without symptoms. To help protect your oral and physical health, you should see the dentist every six months. Today, your Riverside Dental Group in California is here to remind you to attend these visits.

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Managing A Dental Emergency

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Riverside , CA dentist offers emergency care when you need it

Recently, we have talked about what to expect when you need extensive dental work, such as oral surgery. In many cases, these procedures are planned out well in advance, so you have adequate time to prepare. But what do you do if you need unplanned treatments? Whether you have suffered harm to your pearly whites, have a sudden ache, or have dislodged one of your pearly whites, your Riverside Dental Group of California is here to help with your emergency needs. If you need urgent dental care, remember to stay calm and seek care as soon as possible.

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What To Know Before Oral Surgery

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Temecula, CA dentist offers oral surgery

In recent blogs, we have discussed wisdom tooth extractions and root canals, both of which are considered forms of oral surgery. We know that the thought of these invasive procedures may be anxiety-inducing for some patients, however, they are necessary for maintaining a healthy smile. Your Riverside Dental Group of California is here today to help put your mind at ease before your oral surgery treatment.

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Are You Worried About A Dental Procedure? Oral Conscious Sedation Can Help

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Riverside , Ca dentist offers oral conscious sedation

Invasive dental procedures are certainly not something that makes our patients jump for joy. Extractions, oral surgery, and even regular appointments may be anxiety-inducing for some people. To make this process easier, Riverside Dental Group in California offers a form of sedation that allows you to be relaxed during these treatments. This form of anesthesia can reduce your anxiety but allow you to respond when necessary. In today’s blog, we will be discussing how this works and when it may be necessary.

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Wisdom Teeth: Why Do We Have Them And When Should They Be Removed

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Riverside, CA dentist offers wisdom tooth removals

Our third molars, also known as wisdom teeth, typically grow during our late teenage or early adult years. In most cases, these will be removed to protect your other pearly whites. While this is a regular practice in dentistry, many patients wonder why we grow in a third set of molars and why extracting them is necessary. Today, your Riverside Dental Group of California explains why this is and the benefit of extracting them.

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