Prefer to Sleep Through Dental Cleanings? It’s Possible

You are more likely to have a little fear over going to the dentist than you are to be perfectly calm and comfortable with the whole process. This may not even be due to any obvious terrible experience. There’s just something about going to any kind of medical office where you are liable to be poked, prodded, examined, and questioned, that makes the average person a little uneasy. However, for some people, the feelings go far beyond a little nervousness. Some people are so phobic about dental appointments that they avoid going to the dentist altogether. The Riverside dentists at Riverside Dental Group offer intravenous sedation dentistry to patients who are (more…)

Protecting Children’s Teeth with Dental Sealants

When your children are first learning new tasks, you set up precautions to help them learn in the safest way. Take learning to ride a bike as an example. When starting this endeavor, you instruct your child to wear protective gear. Consider dental sealants commensurate with knee pads. This (more…)

Describing the Advantages of Ceramic Crowns

Dental crowns are a way to restore damaged teeth. They have several uses in common dentistry. A crown might be used to protect and hold together the parts of an irreparable cracked tooth. Crowns can be reinforcement for broken or significantly worn down teeth. If a cavity is particularly large or deep, a crown can be used to help support what is left of the natural tooth. Crowns are attached to the titanium posts used in dental implant dentures to give function and natural appearance to your new teeth. The type of crown that works for you is an individual decision, but the Corona dentists at Dental Associates of Corona discusses some of the benefits of crowns that are made without any metal. (more…)

Dental Hygiene: Basic Steps

at The Oasis Family Dental provide multiple specialties under one roof. This includes orthodontics, prosthodontics, dental exams, and education on the importance of dental hygiene. As your dental care providers, we will always explain why caring for the health of your teeth and gums is imperative. Let’s get back to basics and explain to you how to perfectly execute the fundamentals of oral hygiene.

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Oral Hygiene FAQs

Many people have questions abut the basics of oral hygiene when they go to the dentist. Technology and available products change all the time, and you may want to know if your practices have you on the right track. Some of the most common questions the Riverside dentists at Riverside Dental Group hear from patients include: “Why do I have morning breath?” “When is the best time to brush my teeth?” and “Do I really need to floss every day?”

Is Brushing Teeth Enough?

Unfortunately many people believe that brushing their teeth is enough for a complete oral hygiene routine. While brushing is imperative for keeping your teeth and gums healthy, sometimes your toothbrush can leave behind food particles and bacteria. Flossing effectively removes the food debris wedged between teeth to prevent plaque buildup along the gum line. This step is important for avoiding gum disease. Excessive plaque buildup along the gumline can create a gingival infection which inflames the gums and creates sensitivity.

What Are the Correct Steps for Flossing?

  1. Pick an American Dental Association approved, waxed floss.
  2. Unravel about an arm’s length of floss.
  3. Wrap each end of the floss around your middle fingers until there is about four or five inches in between.
  4. Use your index finger and thumb to guide the floss between teeth, keeping the thread taut.
  5. Avoid snapping the floss against your gums.
  6. Floss at different angles to remove plaque from all sides.
  7. Unwind the floss to use a clean section after each pass between your teeth.
  8. Dispose of the floss once you are finished.

Is Mouthwash a Good Substitute for Brushing and Flossing?

A mouthwash routine alone is not enough to achieve or maintain good oral health. In fact, some mouthwashes only cover bad breath with a minty flavor, but don’t kill any germs. Therapeutic mouthwashes employ anti-microbials to fight halitosis at its source. Some mouthrinses also include fluoride, an active ingredient for building the strength of your tooth enamel. However, mouthwash lacks the abrasives in toothpaste, the effective debris removal of floss, and the scrubbing action of a toothbrush to protect your teeth.

Visit your Riverside Dentists

If you have more questions about alleviating bad breath, preventing gum disease, and improving your smile, contact one of our offices nearest you. We serve patients throughout Riverside County, including Corona, Temecula, and Moreno Valley. We look forward to helping you and your family achieve optimal oral health.

A Natural Toothache Reliever?

Developments from researchers at the University of Cambridge have the potential to revolutionize dental treatment in the future. Data states that research  conducted on a Peruvian rainforest plant showed pain killing properties. An anesthetic gel could potentially be made from the plant, and the gel may someday replace synthetic anesthetics and non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs. Dental patients would be among the perfect candidates for this types of anesthesia technology.

Dental Anesthesia in Unusual Places

Indigenous Peruvian tribes have used the Acmella Oleracea plant for many centuries as a natural way to treat toothaches, ulcers, and abscesses. When Cambridge University anthropologist, Francoise Freedman, was studying in the Amazon, she developed a toothache herself. One of the men of the Keshwa Lamas tribe she was living with sympathized with her plight and recommended the plant as a way to relieve her pain. According to Freedman, her discomfort was nearly instantly gone. Freedman reports that she went on with her studying and didn’t think about the plant again until she was asked by a Cambridge-based neuroscientist to attain medicinal plant samples for neurological testing. Freedman decided to include the plant almost as an afterthought when formulating a list for the researchers back in England. The plant was on the bottom of the list, but ended up first tested in the study. The results were immediately and surprisingly successful. (more…)

Studies on Gum Disease Abound

Gum disease is a result of an overrun immune system responding to bacterial overload. Severe periodontal disease is called periodontitis, and carries unpleasant symptoms such as bleeding gum tissues, tooth decay, tooth loss, and diminished bone density. Incidence of periodontal infection increases as you get older. Many people accept that dental work like root canal procedures, tooth extractions, and dental implants are a normal part of the aging process. The Riverside dentists at Riverside Dental Group would like to tell you more about a study on the relationship between gum disease and aging. (more…)

Dentistry Services for All of your Needs

The most well known types of dental care generally fall under the general category: preventive, cosmetic, and restorative. The Riverside dentists at Dental Associates of Riverside aren’t satisfied with just sticking to the well known, however. We go above and beyond traditional dental care to provide several specialties all under the same roof. This provides convenience and options to our patients.

Orthodontics, Periodontics, and Endodontics (more…)