Temecula Children’s Dentists Talk about Fluoride

Fluoride is a naturally occurring compound which is derived from the element of fluorine. This mineral occurs naturally in water, air, and some foods. Fluoride treatments are a common element of dental care for children, and have been so for a long time. Though teeth are naturally strong, adding another compound into the mix can only make your smile that much stronger. We especially focus our fluoride efforts on your youngest patients so that they can strengthen teeth as early as possible. Recent studies show that fluoride also provides a slippery environment that results in germs literally sliding right off of your teeth. Your Temecula children’s dentists at Oasis Family Dental will educate you further about fluoride. (more…)

Dental Checkup Time in Riverside, CA

If is a very busy time of year, and we all have to prioritize sometimes. However, don’t let the hustle and bustle of the holidays make you lose sight of your preventive dental care. You should still be going to the dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning, no matter how hectic your life gets. Your Riverside, CA dentists at Riverside Dental Group would like to reiterate the importance of dental cleanings.

Put a Halo on your Hygienist

Your average dental office would not run nearly as smoothly without the presence of dental hygienists. These unsung heroes of the dental world are integral in providing patients with (more…)

Moreno Valley Dentists Test your “Wisdom”

at Dental Associates of Moreno Valley.

Questions

Q1. True or False –Wisdom teeth that never go beyond partial eruption can’t hurt you.

Q2. True or False – Wisdom teeth are obsolete in this day-and-age.

Q3. True or false – Third molars were termed “wisdom” teeth because you are considered to be of a wise stage in life when they first erupt. (more…)

Dealing With Sensitive Teeth in Temecula, CA

Nothing is worse than taking a gulp of that soothing cup of hot tea or morning coffee than to feel a shooting pain going through your mouth. For people with sensitive teeth, trigger foods may include extremely cold, hot, sour, or sweet delicacies. Your Temecula, CA dentists at the Oasis Family Dental would like to tell you what might be causing your tooth sensitivity, and how to deal with it. (more…)

Riverside, CA Dentists Provide Food for Thought

Trouble sleeping? “Don’t eat before bed” is common advice that you may think of for your overall health. This can also benefit the state of your oral health. When your body is hampered by the digestion process, some people find it harder to relax. And when you eat after you’ve already brushed your teeth for the night, you are undoing all of that good hygiene. You may be someone that will rest easier with a little bedtime snack in your belly. If that is the case, ingesting small amounts of the right foods is an important part of the equation. You should also be sure to brush after your snack. Your Riverside, CA dentists at Riverside Dental Group have some suggestions on foods to eat, and foods to avoid, before you lay your head down on your pillow at night. (more…)

Riverside CA Dentists Give Advice for Dealing with Broken Teeth

Fall is an exciting time for sports. If you are a football fan, you may enjoy going to local high school and college games. Perhaps you’re a parent cheering your own offspring on. Or maybe you play in an amateur league for fun and fitness. Sport like football are terrific, but they can be dangerous. Any high impact sport carries a higher risk for dental injury. Your Riverside, CA dentists at Riverside Dental Group can help if you are a budding athlete that ends up with a chipped, broken, or otherwise injured tooth. (more…)