Why Do Dentists Like Fluoride so Much?

Strong tooth enamel is vital for protecting your teeth from sensitivity and tooth decay. However, every day wear and tear, the foods we eat, and some dental conditions may cause enamel loss. Since your body cannot reproduce tooth enamel, fluoride treatments are a great way to help strengthen your teeth and create an inhospitable environment for germs. The Riverside dentists, at Riverside Dental Group encourage our patients to consider a steady flow of fluoride supplementation in their lives. (more…)

What to Expect from a Pediatric Dentist

Spring is just around the corner, which means many children are about to have Spring Break. What better time is there to catch up on overdue dental cleanings and exams? Your Temecula pediatric dentists from The Oasis Family Dental Group will answer frequently asked questions about preventive dentistry for our littlest patients.

Pediatric Dentisty FAQs

Q1. Can a pediatric dentist cater to a very shy and nervous child? (more…)

Six Month Dental Checkups: Really Necessary? Yes!

You’ve probably heard about the six month rule for most of your life. Besides brushing and flossing daily, you should see the Corona dentists at Dental Associates of Corona (or your closest family dentist) every six months for a dental checkup and cleaning. When you take good care of your teeth, your dentist tells you what a good job you’re doing and encourages you to continue. After a while, you may begin to wonder if seeing the dentist so much is really necessary. Yet if you stopped, how would you know how well your oral health is doing, or if there are any new issues?  (more…)

Teething Eruption Cysts: Alarming, but Harmless

Parenthood is an instinct that segues into a desire. We look around us and see others experiencing the joy of raising children and we may think, “I want that too.” Before you’re a parent, the cliché “nothing prepares you” may seem annoying. You’re smart, adaptable, capable, and you’ve done plenty of babysitting – what’s so hard? It’s the emotional investment in your own children that there is no preparation for. That first bruise, that first broken bone, even the first fever are all likely to send you into panic. An eruption cyst is a slight complication from teething that is not dangerous, but is certainly jarring to a mom or dad. The Woodcrest family dentists at Riverside Dental Group know that if you are aware in advance of these gum tissue hematomas, you are less likely to panic. (more…)

Should you Throw your Toothbrush Away After Illness?

Oh, the dreaded, stabbing pain of strep throat. Along with the flu, strep is one of the most horrific common illnesses. More rampant in winter months, you might wonder if you should throw away your toothbrush following a severe virus or bacterial infection such as strep. Germs do actually grow on toothbrush heads. However, if strep throat is your concern, your toothbrush may have immunity, as the Riverside dentists at Riverside Dental Group will explain.

Toothbrush Germs

One research study which focused on germ growth on toothbrushes was presented at the Pediatric (more…)

The True-and-False Regarding Teeth Grinding

is often a subconscious reaction to stress and anxiety. You may even do it only when you sleep. Chronic teeth grinding sometimes requires reaching out to an orthodontist to realign your jaw. Luckily, the solution is sometimes as easy as wearing a customized mouthguard from the Corona dentists at Corona Dental Associates. Find out how much you know about the nightly grind with this true-or-false quiz.

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Different Ways to Attain Professional Teeth Whitening Results

Common and regularly consumed beverages such as tea, coffee, soda, dark juices, and red wine all lead to yellowed, darkened, or stained teeth. Over-the-counter methods may provide some degree of smile brightening. However, your attempts might end up a waste of your time and money. And while you’re trying out these various strips and kits which don’t offer noticeable results, the over exposure to bleach and other chemicals, certain elements of various teeth whitening products can cause tooth sensitivity. Fortunately, the Temecula dentists at Oasis Family Dental offer multiple methods with sure-fire results. (more…)

Gum Contouring Frames your Smile

Excess gum tissue isn’t a concern for everyone. However, if you do have this cosmetic problem, you may wonder if there’s any sort of solution beyond avoiding smiling.  Some people say they have a “gummy” smile. Others have uneven gum tissue which makes their teeth appear as if they are different sizes. There’s a simple solution to too much gum tissue, called gum contouring. The Moreno Valley dentists at Dental Associates of Moreno Valley have seen smiles completely changed for the better thanks to this cosmetic dental procedure(more…)

Crowning the Supreme Dental Restoration

A sudden ache in your tooth when you chew may set your mind to wondering if you might have a cavity. True, an advanced cavity is often painful. Untreated tooth decay is an infection which spreads around, eventually creating a dental abscess. Abscessed teeth require fast treatment, and sometimes even extraction. Dental crowns are commonly recommended by the Woodcrest, CA dentists at Riverside Dental Group when decay reaches this level. When you want a restoration to a damaged tooth that no one will notice, porcelain dental crowns are the ticket.

Dental Injuries

Dental crowns are also sometimes known as caps. Their job is to help restore a damaged tooth to full function and cosmetic beauty. Tooth decay is one common reason that a tooth might break or (more…)