Can You Fix An Open Bite With Orthodontics?

When you finally learn about your malocclusion in which your back teeth touch but your front teeth do not, you discover your misalignment is called an open bite. What you might not learn immediately thereafter, however, is what on earth you can do to improve the alignment of your teeth. While you may not be happy with the esthetics of your smile, you may also be dealing with issues like discomfort, bruxism, and trouble eating. The good news is that we can fix your concerns with orthodontic care. Learn more!

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3 Things Your Toothache Might Be Telling You

When you suffer from a toothache, it’s important to recognize that the problem isn’t existing in isolation. Instead, an uncomfortable tooth is potentially affecting many aspects of your life. For instance, the tooth is part of the larger framework that is your entire smile, it makes it less comfortable for you to eat, and you may even become distracted from daily tasks. Rather than let this issue take over your life, figure out what the pain is trying to tell you. From there, you can quickly address the problem and return to life as usual.

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3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Eat While Wearing Invisalign

When you ask if you should eat with your Invisalign treatment trays in place, our answer is always going to be, “No.” However, when you’re not sure why this is so important, you may find yourself occasionally drinking something other than water, scarfing down a quick snack, or even indulging in a full meal with your trays in. Before you end up shrugging off our suggestions and feeling quite disappointed with the consequences that will surely follow, we suggest you take additional advice. Think through a few solid reasons to take your trays out before you eat (every time), so you can save yourself unnecessary frustration.

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What Makes Us The Best Dental Group For Your Needs?

What types of things do you look for when you’re seeking out the best dental group for your needs? Of course, most patients begin by seeking out comprehensive care that includes options for themselves (and often for the entire family). The good news is, we offer this and more. To get started, our services include everything you expect to find, such as preventive care, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, and children’s dentistry. What else could possibly be on that list, you wonder? Well, that’s the stuff that makes us one of the best! Learn more.

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Cosmetic Dentistry For A Smile Makeover

Do you stand in front of your mirror, look at your smile, and say to yourself, Wow, that grin needs a serious makeover? If so, you may not really know how to begin. The pessimistic side of your brain will start insisting that a makeover must be incredibly time consuming and difficult to achieve. The part of your brain that knows cosmetic dentistry is extremely versatile and efficient will insist that you should probably schedule a consultation to find out. Do yourself a favor and let the optimistic part of your mind take over (because it’s correct!).

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Your Temecula Dentist Makes Dental Care Easy

You may wonder to yourself if there’s something you could do to make your dental care easier. Can you just brush once a day and floss (Hint: No, this is not going to work)? Can you find some other method of approaching your dental hygiene that you’ve never thought of before (Hint: Nope, you’re going to need to stick to the clinically proven method of care)? Fortunately, your Temecula dentist has a way of considering the guidelines for effective care that makes keeping up with every last factor extremely easy. Let’s get started on that breakdown!

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Your Riverside Dentist Talks: Saliva

When you start getting down to the basics regarding your mouth, you’ll notice that you’re focusing on the different parts that make up your smile, you’ll pay closer attention to the way it functions, and you may wonder about how it receives support. At the building block level, one interesting aspect that might stand out to you? Your saliva! It’s always there and it’s very important but it might not be something you really think about. Today, your Riverside dentist is ready to tell you about some interesting stuff to help you connect the dots.

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Q&A: Can Invisalign Work For An Underbite?

If you have been diagnosed with an underbite, you may wonder what your options are. Will you definitely require traditional braces to shift your smile into a balanced alignment? Or, will you be able to rely on Invisalign treatment? We commonly find that patients assume Invisalign is strictly for cosmetic improvements, which simply isn’t the case. Let’s help you make some forward movement with the assistance of a Q&A session about how Invisalign can help you.

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Do I Need Sleep Apnea Treatment?

If you have never even really heard of sleep apnea, it’s hard to decide whether you need sleep apnea treatment. As you will immediately notice, this isn’t exactly something you can figure out definitively all on your own. It requires more of a mix of curiosity, a little knowledge regarding the sleep disorder itself and common symptoms, and a trip to our practice (of course). We are happy to assist you with the specifics of these steps, so you feel like you’re on the right path.

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