Fact or Fiction: Interesting Dental Trivia from Riverside Dentists

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Are you aware that we, as Americans, celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day every February 28th? There are plenty of fun (and maybe useless, but nevertheless interesting) trivia facts with a dental slant. Do you think you can tell the real facts from the silly fiction? Today, your Riverside dentists at Riverside Dental Group would like to put you to the test.

Questions

Q1. Fact or fiction – The act of smiling releases the same kind of endorphins in your body as eating (more…)

Moreno Valley Dentists Educate Patients on Importance of Calcium

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Calcium is well-known as being an essential supplement for strong bones. The same can actually be said for your teeth. Though technically not bones, your teeth benefit in a similar way. Furthermore, your jaw is a bone, and it plays a huge role in your dental health. Your Moreno Valley dentists at Moreno Valley Dentistry would like to tell you more about the importance of keeping your diet enriched with calcium.

Importance of Calcium

Your teeth naturally contain calcium. Without a continued regular supply of the mineral, your teeth can lose density and strength, just like your bones. Calcium-rich foods are one way to ensure an influx of calcium to the parts of your body that need it. In fact, 90% of the calcium in your body (more…)

Corona Dentists Realistically Restore Missing Teeth

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at Dental Associates of Corona are adamant that we should embrace the amazing technology that exists in dentistry. Consider dental implants as an investment in making your teeth better than ever before, providing strength, bone density, and the ultimate in aesthetics.

Advantages of Dental Implants (more…)

Riverside Dentists Explain Types of Tooth Stains

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You may assume that all tooth stains are created equally, but they’re not. There are a variety of different causes and reasons for why someone’s smile might appear dull, yellow, or stained. They may have a complete mouth full of yellowish teeth. Or you may notice that one tooth is decidedly darker than the others. In any event, it’s a logical assumption that if someone has extremely stained teeth, the solution is to have a professional teeth whitening treatment. This may be the case. However, your Riverside dentists at Riverside Dental Group, will tell you more about the two main types of tooth stains and why whitening isn’t always the solution. (more…)

Porcelain Veneers from Moreno Valley Dentists

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Porcelain veneers are a very versatile and popular method of covering up flaws in your smile. Consisting of thin shells made out of durable, translucent, tooth-like porcelain, veneers used to be a temporary fix for Hollywood actors to change their look on screen. Materials, methods and adhesion have come a long way so that your Moreno Valley dentists, at Moreno Valley Dental, can now bond dental veneers directly and securely to your teeth. Porcelain veneers might be considered a conservative procedure, as little preparation is needed to complete a successful application and provide you with a flawless, long-lasting smile. (more…)

Saliva Quiz from Riverside Dentists

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Unless you have an issue with too little or too much, saliva is not something most people give much thought to. However, you may be surprised to know how important of a role saliva plays in your dental health. Halitosis, dry mouth, and bacteria are all problems that occur when your saliva production is not up to par. Your Riverside dentists at Riverside Dental Group, would like to challenges you to a quiz on your saliva glands to give you the full scope of the benefits this fluid offers to your oral health. (more…)