Relay For Life Event

Do you do your best to remain connected to the community, while supporting good causes? If so, we are happy to announce a fundraising event on the horizon. Come out and join us as we recognize April as Oral Cancer Awareness month, as well as all the lives touched or affected by cancer. Every contribution helps!

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Afford The Care You Want

Are you worried about being able to afford dental care? Perhaps your child needs orthodontic treatment but you are afraid it may simply never be in the budget. Maybe you require restorative care (or simply wish to improve the beauty of your smile with cosmetic treatments) but you avoid our practice because you don’t think it will work for your finances. Good new: We believe every patient should have full access to the treatments necessary for a healthy, gorgeous grin. As a result, we encourage you to learn more about using your insurance and taking advantage of beneficial payment plans.

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Q&A: Same Day Appointments

Are you feeling like you cannot wait another week or even another day to see us? Perhaps something is hurting your smile – or you’re unsure about how to fix a problem. When sudden concerns crop up, you have the option of coming in to see us for a same day appointment. Have questions about how to make this benefit work for you (or wondering if you even qualify)? Allow us to shed some light on this facet of our dental practice, so you feel comfortable giving us a call when something isn’t quite right.

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Why Choose Dental Sealants?

Are you on the fence when it comes to whether or not your child needs dental sealants? If so, you have come to the right place. At our practice, your children’s dentist strongly suggests that most children receive this preventive treatment to keep smiles safe and healthy for many years to come. Not quite sure why we recommend sealants with such enthusiasm? Allow us to explain.

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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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