Fun Ideas For A Sweet, Sugar-Free Easter

Are your children getting pretty excited about the quick approach of Easter? Are you not quite so excited, as you find yourself wringing your hands in agony? After all, your little ones are imagining baskets full of chocolate bunnies and all you can see is the potential for furniture covered in chocolate fingerprints … and damaged oral health. Don’t worry, your Riverside dentist has some exciting ideas for a way to celebrate Easter without tossing any sugar into the mix!

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Quiz: What Can Restorative Care Accomplish?

Patients often have a lot of ideas about restorative dentistry. In some instances, patients have a vast knowledge of the way restorative care can improve their smiles. We also find that the patients who visit us have also heard a lot of rumors and myths about restorative services, which can make it difficult to feel confident about receiving the repairs their smiles need to achieve good health again. Find out how much you know with a brief quiz. (Remember, you can always voice concerns and questions during any visit).

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Veneers: 3 Reasons You May Not Need Them

When you begin asking questions about your candidacy for porcelain veneers, you may find yourself agonizing over whether you will qualify. This is understandable, considering the many benefits offered by this cosmetic solution. However, as is often the case, you may find that your concern wasn’t even necessary in the first place – you may not need veneers. True, they can transform your smile into a dazzling feature but so can other treatments. Do yourself a favor and consider a few reasons you may not actually need them.

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3 Instances When You Don’t Need Whitening

Are you wondering if you need teeth whitening? Perhaps you are completely convinced you need this cosmetic treatment to make the improvements to your smile that you have been dreaming of for so long. While we appreciate your decision to visit us to make the changes you desire, we would like to encourage you to look at cosmetic care with a clear mind. In some instances, achieving the more beautiful, vibrant, white smile you are after will actually require a treatment other than traditional whitening. Allow us to explain.

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Quiz: Sleep Apnea’s Effects

How familiar have you become with the effects of sleep apnea? Do you know why we suggest sleep apnea treatment if we discover you are struggling with this sleep disorder? In many instances, patients – particularly those who have not yet begun dealing with the health problems associated with interrupted sleep – will assume they can put off treatment for a while. However, the longer you avoid treatment, the more your chance of a depleted quality of life. Find out how well you know how sleep apnea may affect you by considering the answers to a quick quiz.

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24 Hour Emergency Dentistry Quiz

What will you do if you suddenly break a tooth? Do you have a game plan in place if you experience a toothache during a time when our practice isn’t open for regular business hours? Fortunately, whether you have carefully thought through and mapped out a strategy for dealing with unexpected dental trauma or not, we are here to offer 24 hour emergency services for your dental care needs. Find out how familiar you are with this aspect of our practice by taking a brief quiz.

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Cosmetic Dentistry Quiz

Are you clear regarding all that you can accomplish with cosmetic dentistry? Or, do you have some questions that remain unanswered, which is causing you to hesitate? When it comes to visiting us to achieve a more beautiful smile, there’s no reason to spend another minute sitting at home, wondering if you should get the ball rolling. Whether you are ready to begin treatment immediately, simply want to learn more, or first require repairs for your smile, we are prepared to offer a comprehensive care plan for your grin.

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St. Patrick’s Day Sleep Apnea Tips

Are you ready to get out there and live it up in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day? Did you ever stop to think about how this green-hued holiday might end up having a negative effect on your sleep apnea? Surprisingly enough, we encourage you consider a couple suggestions for a moment to ensure you carefully plan out your exciting festivities. Don’t worry – you’re not going to have to stay home and miss the fun. However, keeping a couple tips in mind will help you maintain the usual effectiveness of your sleep apnea treatment.

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Emergency Dentistry: How To Prepare

Do you feel like you are prepared to deal with an oral health problem that seems to come up out of nowhere? Do you have a solid game plan ready that will quickly lead you to our office for an emergency dental visit? Or, have you never really given much thought to what you might do or how you might react if you suddenly break a tooth (or something similar happens requiring urgent care)? Great news: We are ready to help! Consider some advice regarding how to best prepare for the unexpected.

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Orthodontic Care: Getting Started

Do you find yourself debating whether or not you need orthodontic care? Are you certain that scheduling time to meet with us about your smile would be helpful (but you are so unsure about whether you want to improve your smile’s alignment, you don’t know where to begin)? We often find that a good portion of hesitation includes a lack of knowledge regarding your orthodontic treatment options. Good news: We offer a comprehensive selection. Allow us to extend some helpful advice regarding how to get started with orthodontics.

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