Tooth decay is a fact of life for most people. In fact, studies show that only approximately 1% of Americans are immune to the germs which cause cavities. Tooth decay is an infection which results from the presence of a specific strain of oral bacteria: Streptococcus mutans. Because tooth decay compromises your oral health and possibly impacts your overall health, the Moreno Valley dentists at Dental Associates of Moreno Valley are determined to provide you with the best options for restoring decayed teeth. (more…)
Should Pregnant Women have Dental Cleanings?
Many women fear that they should cut off their preventive dental care when they are pregnant. It’s true that x-rays are definitely not an option when a baby is gestating. Additionally, certain invasive dental procedures aren’t recommended in a prenatal state. However, pregnancy is no time to avoid the dentist completely. Pregnant women are actually at a higher risk for gum disease because of hormonal changes. Keeping your teeth healthy should remain a priority for both you and your baby, as explained by the Woodcrest dentists at Riverside Dental Group. (more…)
Defining Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
There are many reasons why someone might require oral or maxillofacial surgery. You can probably guess that the definition of oral surgery is surgery on your mouth. Maxillofacial surgeries include the face and upper jawbone. The Corona dentists at Dental Associates of Corona provide a multi-specialty practice to patients. If you need oral surgery, you can have it under the same roof as the rest of your comprehensive dentistry services.
What is an Oral Surgeon?
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are specialists who can focus surgical treatment on any part of your oral cavity, head, neck, jaw, or face. At Dental Associates of Corona, we are prepared with an on-site anesthesiologist. This means that you can rest assured that you will be blissfully unaware (but very well taken care of) while we perform your surgery in our comfortable office. Nitrous oxide (commonly referred to as laughing gas) may be sufficient for minor procedures. Laughing gas is administered through a mask, takes effect quickly, and also wears off quickly. However, we can also provide the possibility of deeper oral conscious sedation or IV sedation depending on your surgical needs and your overall health.
Oral Surgeries
Among the most common oral and maxillofacial surgeries are wisdom teeth extraction (either because they’re impacted, or growing in at the wrong angle) and biopsies of suspicious lesions, tumors, or cysts. Another example of oral/maxillofacial surgery is to fix a jaw which is misaligned, or to help with persistent TMJ disorder that doesn’t respond to non-invasive treatments. Extractions of unsalvageable decayed teeth is necessary for some patients. Alveoplasty is a type of surgery which slightly reduces jawbone tissue to help dentures fit better. Conversely, there are also bone graft surgeries for patients who don’t have sufficient jawbone density to support dental implants.
Oral Surgery from Corona Dentists
To schedule a consultation for oral surgery with your Corona dentists, contact our 92879 dental office today by calling (951) 273-9580. We offer preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry to ensure optimum oral health, and we welcome patients from Corona and surrounding communities.
Bleeding Gums: A Bad Sign
Have you ever noticed blood in the sink when you’re brushing your teeth? There is something known as “pink toothbrush” when blood stains the bristles. It’s generally a sign that you have some form of gum disease. When a patient has periodontitis (severe gum disease) they have either ignored early signs like puffy gums, or perhaps went without any symptoms while the disease progressed. Gum disease involves bacteria which infect the gingival tissues that are supposed to protect and support your teeth. When bacterial plaque stays on teeth too long, periodontitis often results in complete tooth loss. The Riverside dentists at Riverside Dental Group will explain a new diagnostic test developed in Germany to help the gum disease battle. (more…)
Are Sleep Drugs Harmful to Sleep Apnea Patients?
If you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, you are well aware of the hundreds of sleep arousals which result from temporary halts in your breathing. After such a fitful night of sleep, the sheer exhaustion from this condition might have you wondering if sleeping pills are the right answer for you. The thought of sleeping through the night is all too tempting. The Temecula dentists from The Oasis Family Dental speak about some of the pros and cons of sleeping pills. (more…)
Toothache Causes and Treatments
The pervasive discomfort of a toothache can damper even the brightest of days. As throbbing pain encompasses your mouth, you may also feel the ache radiating into other parts of your anatomy like your face and head. Toothaches make it difficult to chew, yawn, sleep, and speak. What are the causes of your toothache? What are your treatment options? The Moreno Valley dentists at Moreno Valley Dental are always here for patients in need of toothache treatment.
Toothache Causes
When someone describes a toothache, it is often difficult to discern where the pain comes from: the tooth, the jaw, or the gums? Some causes directly relate to problems with the teeth while (more…)
Two Professional Teeth Whitening Options
The Temecula dentists from The Oasis Family Dental love brightening the smiles of our patients. There are few cosmetic dental treatments which offer such drastic results with so little invasion. If you look around you, there are certainly a great many of us with smiles which have lost their luster over the years. Coffee drinking is popular in the American culture, but even if it’s tea or soda you prefer, you are staining your teeth a bit more with every sip. There also plenty of other habits that dull a smile at an expedited rate. (more…)
Tips for Avoiding Tooth Loss
The Riverside dentists at Riverside Dental Group have the ultimate goal of helping patients keep their teeth, gums, and jaws healthy and strong. Losing teeth is a terrible fate as an adult. Not only is the look embarrassing, and the feeling unpleasant, but replacement is costly and time consuming. Surely there are many better ways you can think of to spend your time and money. In spite of your efforts, tooth loss can happen and if it does, we will help you. However, preventing tooth loss is the best route to avoid the commitments involved in replacing missing parts of your smile. (more…)
Are you a Cosmetic Dentistry Candidate?
Cosmetic dental work of the past used to look more fake and obvious. Dentures seemed chunky and awkward. Porcelain veneers would slide off after the sticky adhesive wore off. Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns were the only option, and that dark line they created made your dental woes obvious. Now, cosmetics have come such a long way, you can obtain the natural looking smile of your dreams in as little as two office visits. The Corona cosmetic dentists at Dental Associates of Corona will help you decide if cosmetic dentistry is for you.
Reasons for Cosmetic Dental Work
Most of us tend to be fairly hard on our own appearance. There are probably flaws which are not nearly as bad as you think. However, there’s no doubt about it that some people have cosmetic (more…)
Do you Know All about Dental Checkups?
at Riverside Dental Group challenge you to a quiz on preventive dental care.
Questions
Q1. True or false – A common dental cleaning instrument which you can purchase at the drugstore is called a scaler.
Q2. True or false – Dental Hygienists receive their training on the job.
Q3. True or false – You will not even see your actual dentist at a dental cleaning and checkup.
Q4. True or false – X-rays do not detect cavities.
Answers
A1. FALSE – Dental hygienists are trained to use scalers and other professional dental instruments to remove the soft and hardened versions of sticky biofilms which can create damage to gums and teeth. Technological advances have made the hour long scrape session faster, more efficient, and much more comfortable. An ultrasonic scaler utilizes gentle vibrations to loosen plaque and tartar from your teeth in quicker and more comfortably.
A2. FALSE – Trust your dental hygienist to be able to provide all of the basics of your dental checkup, from x-rays to cleaning. They are professionals that have been extensively trained and licensed in order to provide you with the best possible dental care.
A3. FALSE – You might spend more time with your hygienist at your checkup, but your Riverside general dentists are trained and experienced to provide you with efficient, but detailed visual inspections of your x-rays and your mouth. Your dentist will search for signs of gum disease, tooth decay, and oral cancer.
A4. FALSE – X-rays ordered at some of your preventive appointments. This will give an in-depth internal view of any dental issues, including tooth decay. As with any aspect of your overall health, finding problems in an early stage will make them much easier to treat.
Dental Checkups from Riverside General Dentists
If you are in need of a dental checkup, schedule an appointment with your Riverside general dentists in our 92504 dentist office. You can contact us by calling (951) 689-5031. We welcome patients from Riverside and all neighboring communities.
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