at The Oasis Family Dental will explain more. (more…)
Do your Children Eat Healthy School Lunches?
at Dental Associates of Corona, will explain the goal of better nutrition for school children. (more…)
Do your Teeth Need a Helping Hand?
Cavities are a fact of life for many people. In fact, studies show that only 1% of Americans are immune to developing a cavity in their lifetime. Tooth decay (the clinical term for cavities) is a widespread infectious disease caused by a specific strain of oral bacteria – Streptococcus mutans are most often transmitted to infants by their parents. Because tooth decay can compromise your oral health and dental structure, our team of talented dentists at Dental Associates of Moreno Valley offer helpful information regarding the restoration of decayed teeth.
Dental Fillings (more…)
Are you Brushing Teeth Efficiently?
When the modern toothbrush was invented several hundred years ago, oral hygiene enthusiasts were happy to make the chance from animal hair tooth brushes or chewing sticks. Boar’s hair bristles were the most commonly used toothbrushes up until the early twentieth century. Fortunately, now we have a plethora of toothbrush options in most stores. However, not all toothbrushes are beneficial for your dental health. Many people choose hard bristled toothbrushes thinking the harsher scrubbing will better eliminate debris and tooth stains. Unfortunately, hard-bristled toothbrushes are often more harmful to your dental health.
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Corona Dentists Help You Brush Up on Choosing Your Toothpaste
Do you have a favorite toothpaste?
. Perhaps it claims to relieve tooth sensitivity. While these claims may be true, or should be per advertising regulations, few toothpaste manufacturers reveal the truth about the abrasiveness of their products. Researchers have come up with a new way to evaluate toothpastes, so consumers can know more about what they’re putting in their mouths and on their teeth.
In terms of competing products, does your preferred toothpaste clean as well? If you have sensitive teeth, will it make brushing more comfortable for you or ultimately cause more harm than good?
Abrasivity of Popular Toothpastes
Cleaning particles are present – and crucial – in all toothpastes. These particles get your teeth clean. But it’s possible that a toothpaste can be too abrasive and can actually harm your teeth. (more…)
Calm Dental Experiences with Sedation
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
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
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
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
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…)
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