Calm Dental Experiences with Sedation

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Many patients receive intravenous sedation while undergoing surgical procedures of all types. Surgery is never something deemed as a relaxing experience in general, but sedation allows people to go through the nerve-wracking moments without remembering any discomfort. When it comes to dentistry, IV sedation is certainly not the only option. The Temecula dentists at the Oasis Family Dental will share some of the sedation methods available to our patients.

Nitrous Oxide

You may have heard of it as “laughing gas, but nitrous oxide is usually described as more of a (more…)

Fluoride and Dental Sealants for Children

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at Riverside Dental Group do our very best to provide comfortable experiences for children, parents (and all of our patients for that matter) are likely to feel some anxiety. Children don’t often feel excited about going to the dentist. Still, protecting your child’s teeth with good prevention is likely to make every single biannual dental visit fast and easy for your child. As a part of this plan, dental sealants and fluoride treatments give your child’s teeth super strength to (more…)

Teeth Whitening True or False

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One of the most common cosmetic dentistry procedures is teeth whitening. There is good reason for this. Professional bleaching treatments provide safe and effective results which can create  youthfulness and brightening to a dull smile. Research shows that people who have bright and attractive smiles are more confident, happier, have better career success, longer-lasting relationships, and even tend to attain a higher level of fitness. Smiles release mood-lifting endorphins into your body, making you feel happier. The Temecula dentists from The Oasis Family Dental Group would like to challenge you to a fun quiz on teeth whitening. (more…)

Challenge yourself to a Quiz on Cavities

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 at Riverside Dental Group and see if you are atrue expert on tooth decay.

Questions

Q1. True or False: Sugar causes cavities.

Q2. True or False: The first sign of a cavity is tooth pain.

Q3. True or False: Untreated cavities can lead to a tooth extraction.

Q4. True or False: We are born with the bacteria that causes cavities.

Answers

A1. FALSE – Sugar contributes to tooth decay, but the key ingredient is Streptococcus mutans, or S. mutans, a strain of bacteria that mixes with food particles to create plaque. You can reduce plaque production by avoiding sugar in your diet, because the S. mutans feed on sucrose.

A2. FALSE – Mild cavities don’t always cause symptoms. Discomfort or pain generally comes from advanced stages of decay, when the dentin beneath tooth enamel has been more deeply infiltrated by bacteria. Daily brushing and flossing at home can help prevent even mild cavities from beginning.

A3. TRUE – You may have fillings in your mouth from cavities, but if they weren’t caught in time by your dentist, more invasive procedures would be necessary. When infection from tooth decay gets into the root of the tooth, a root canal procedure is necessary to clear out the bacteria, and stop if from spreading. If the infection goes even further than that, the dentist might have to pull out the entire tooth.

A4. FALSE – We are born with mouths free of bacteria. S. Mutans are contagious germs, and we generally get them from our parents or caregivers when we are still babies. Kissing, sharing drinks, and blowing on food can transmit the pathogen from one mouth to another. The bacteria are able to survive in a baby’s mouth long before their first teeth even erupt.

Visit your Riverside Dentists

To make an appointment with your Riverside pediatric dentists at our 92504 dentist office, call (951) 689-5031. We welcome patients of all ages from Riverside and surrounding areas.

Children’s Services Offered by Pediatric Dentists

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at Dental Associates of Corona. Providing our youngest patients with a soothing, comfortable, and enjoyable environment complete with comprehensive services for children is a passion of ours. These services don’t stop at cleanings and fluoride treatments, either. (more…)

Multiple Orthodontic Options Under One Roof

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work corrects irregularities in the teeth, and moves them into an optimal position. Once a procedure many considered only for adolescents and teenagers, many people who did not receive orthodontic work when they were younger opt for braces later in life. Due to this fact, there are benefits to options which will suit patients of every age. The Corona dentists, at Dental Associates of Corona, will explain the differences between traditional braces, lingual braces, and custom aligners.

Traditional Braces: A Classic

Traditional braces are tried, true, and effective. You have probably seen them so often on teenagers that you hardly notice them. Comprised of brackets and wires, braces are designed to exert constant gentle pressure on teeth in order to alter their position over time. The brackets on (more…)

Pediatric Dentists Set a Positive Tone

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at Riverside Dental Group have witnessed firsthand the influence parents have on their children. Particularly with little ones who are first time visitors to our office, it is imperative that parents  model positive attitudes about dental checkups and cleanings.

Research on Children’s Dental Fears

Almost all of us have certain natural fears of the unknown. Remember your first day of school, or going to a job interview. You may even have memories of extreme anxiety over going to the (more…)

Sugar is Never “Free”

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didn’t cost you any money, there’s always a high price for your dental and overall health when you consume large amounts of sucrose. Just ask any dentist. If you have goals in mind of reducing consumption of sugar, you might feel inspired by scientific research from Newcastle University as a motivation. The scientists at the helm of the trial concluded that reducing sucrose consumption is so effective for dental health, a global initiative is in order.

Reducing Sugar (more…)