If you think you’re experiencing smile discoloration as the result of medication that you’ve taken, this can be alarming for more than one reason. First, you may not know whether you should stop taking the drug (if you are still taking it) and if you should speak with your medical practitioner. You’re probably also wondering what you might be able to do in the future about the stains now affecting your smile. No problem! Your Corona dentist has answers to your questions.
Your Children’s Dentist Talks: Floss Time!
Maybe you’ve gotten extremely lucky and your kids love flossing. However, if you’re like many parents out there, your children aren’t necessarily thrilled with the idea of dental hygiene in general, much less flossing once they’ve already brushed! While you might think they just dislike dental floss as a rule, your children’s dentist offers some reasons flossing may be such a challenge. By considering some new ideas, you might be able to make your daily floss routing with them much easier.
What Your Snore Might Be Saying
Have you ever wondered why some people snore and others don’t? Snores can range from a delicate buzz to a window-rattling sound that disturbs the sleep of those nearby. Occasional snoring may be related to a cold or allergies, or some other temporary issue with the nasal passages. Regular snoring may indicate sleep apnea. In particular, loud snoring, accompanied by gasps and a feeling that you are not getting a good night’s sleep, may be your body’s way of sending you a very specific message. (more…)
Each Toothache Sends a Message
We say to children “Use your words” but a tooth doesn’t have a direct way to tell you when something is wrong. In fact, the outer layers of a tooth don’t have nerves to sense pain, heat or cold. But a tooth has ways alert you when there is trouble. Whether a tooth is throbbing or just mildly sore, a toothache is a message that something is not right. A toothache is a signal to contact us for a dental appointment for expert advice on care and treatment for the situation. (more…)
Orthodontics: Just What Is That?
Do you know the difference between a dental visit, and a visit for orthodontic treatment? In many cases, they may take place in the same offices, but when a dental professional talks about orthodontics, the discussion will be about the positioning of your teeth, and the way your teeth and jaw interact. An orthodontic care consultation will focus on if treatment is needed, and what methods will best bring your teeth into proper alignment for a smile that has good health, and good looks as well. (more…)
Your Corona Dentist Talks About Emergency Care
There is never a good time to encounter a dental emergency, but it can happen to anyone. Whether it is an unexpected kernel of popcorn that cracks a tooth, or a worrisome ache that keeps you up all night, the trained staff in our dental office is here to help you decide on the best action. In some situations, you may know right away you are experiencing a dental emergency, and need to call us. In other cases, you may wonder: can I wait? (more…)
Can I Ignore a Missing Tooth?
When a front tooth is lost, we rarely hear our patient’s debate whether or not to have a restorative procedure such as a dental implant, to maintain their smile. But what’s wrong with ignoring a space when a back tooth is lost, due to accident or decay? The prudent action is to replace any missing tooth, whether with an implant, a partial denture, or another solution your dentist can recommend. A missing tooth affects not only the beauty of your smile – it can affect your overall health! (more…)
Your Moreno Valley Dentist’s Breakfast Quiz
We know that when you’re dragging yourself to the breakfast table and the only thing you’ve got on your mind is your morning coffee, the last thing you want is someone telling you coffee is bad for your smile. However, it is acidic and it can lead to some issues for your oral health. However, for a friendlier approach to helping you maintain a healthy smile throughout breakfast and beyond, your Moreno Valley dentist offers a quick quiz.
Ask Your Riverside Children’s Dentist
Bringing your kiddos in for dental care is something that can send you home each and every time with the wonderful sensation that you’re doing your best to protect your children’s smiles. However, when you leave our office wishing you’d asked questions or feeling like you’re uncertain about something, it can make that otherwise satisfied feeling turn a bit sour. Rather than walk away without learning everything you need to know from your Riverside children’s dentist, we would much rather you asked!
Your Riverside Dentist Answers: Denture Questions
If you have open spaces in your mouth but you really don’t know much about the ways you can replace those teeth, it can feel like quite a journey you’re about to embark upon. If your instinct is to consider full or partial dentures but you feel like you are in serious need of additional knowledge to back this up, then you should probably come on in for a visit. In the meantime, your Riverside dentist offers answers to commonly asked questions that will offer further clarity.
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