Your Moreno Valley Dentist Talks: 3 Ways You Can’t Whiten

You already know that if you’re looking for a whiter smile, the best place to achieve this is at our practice! We offer teeth whitening, veneers, and more. However, your Moreno Valley dentist knows you might have other ideas regarding ways to whiten up your grin. While we appreciate your interest in presenting your best smile, we would also like to offer a word of caution: If it’s not a professional treatment, you’re not going to be happy with the outcome (it might even include damage). So, without further ado, consider a few things that just won’t work!

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Sleep Apnea Sufferers: 3 Bedroom Changes To Make

Dealing with sleep apnea can feel tough until you do something about it! Fortunately, help is on the way in the form of sleep apnea treatment from our practice. You can also do your best to improve your situation by eliminating things that can further interrupt your breathing and by encouraging optimal breathing throughout the day and night. Not sure how to approach this? A wonderful start is making sure your bedroom is a solid-sleep oasis (and we happen to have some suggestions).

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Should I Ignore My Toothache?

When a twinge of pain whooshes through your tooth or you deal with throbbing throughout the day, you know you need to decide what to do about your toothache. However, part of you wonders whether perhaps you should just ignore it. Maybe it’s going to go away and it’s no big deal, you consider. While it does seem much more convenient to sweep the issue under the rug for as long as possible, it’s actually the worst plan! The best? To act quickly. Learn more from our team regarding how and why you should not ignore your uncomfortable tooth.

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Your Children’s Dentist Offers Helpful Candy Suggestions

You may be pacing back and forth these days, trying to sort out whether you’re doing a good job with your kids’ dental hygiene or if your methods could use some improvements. Part of your concern may be the fact that your little ones truly love eating candy! Though your brushing and flossing is on point, letting your children have sweets can feel very counterintuitive but you don’t necessarily mind if they eat it sometimes. How to proceed? Not to worry. Your children’s dentist is ready to help!

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Addressing Emergency Situations

An emergency situation rarely happens during regular business hours. We know this, and offer late hours, same day appointments, and after-hours care as part of our approach to emergency dentistry. If you have a damaged tooth or sudden pain in your teeth or gums and the issue isn’t life threatening, then let us know! In the meantime, here are ways you can help address the situations in route to the dentist’s office.

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Ready To Try Invisalign®?

If you have misalignment, then you’re aware of how an uneven smile impacts your appearance. But what about your oral health? Without treatment, misalignment can mean a greater risk of everything from tooth decay and gum disease to TMJ disorder and even bruxism. We can correct your uneven smile using barely visible clear aligners. Ready to try Invisalign®?

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Your Temecula Dentist Talks: Hot Water And Ice

You know very well that lukewarm water or cool water is perfectly safe for your smile. More than that, it’s good for your smile because it allows you to keep your tissues hydrated (this helps you avoid dry mouth). It also flushes bad stuff away, such as pieces of food left on your teeth from eating and bacteria. Since it has a neutral pH value, it won’t cause erosion. It’s and all-around good plan for your smile. However, your Temecula dentist wants to talk about water when it’s very hot or extremely cold (ice) and why these can present problems you may have assumed didn’t exist!

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