Toothache Causes and Treatments

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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

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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

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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?

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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?

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 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.

Has your Child Been to the Dentist Yet?

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Many people wonder when their child’s first dental appointment should occur. A toddler’s initial checkup is prudent as soon as their first tooth erupts through their gums. This may sound overzealous, but there are important elements of a young child’s health necessary to examine regularly.  Developmental issues caught at the earliest possible stage are the easiest to treat. Furthermore, when a child is introduced to regular checkups that early, they are far less likely to develop dental anxiety in their life. The Temecula dentists at the Oasis Family Dental will tell you more about what to expect when it comes to dental care for your little one. (more…)

Test your Knowledge on Dental Implants

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 at Riverside Dental Group offer you a fun way to learn more about dental implants through this true-or-false quiz.

Questions

Q1. True or false –Dental implants are made out of titanium. (more…)

Don’t Live with Dry Mouth

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No one likes a droughts – especially one inside your mouth. Saliva is an essential part of dental health. Salivary glands aren’t typically a body part on your radar, but they are essential for optimal oral function. When you don’t have healthy salivary production, every time you swallow you feel uncomfortable. Water can help, but if there are other underlying health conditions, you may need to seek the counsel of the Corona dentists at Dental Associates of Corona.

Salivary Glands: The Basics

Healthy salivary glands produce about a quart of saliva every day. Saliva is responsible for several important functions in your mouth. The lubrication provided by saliva obviously makes it easier (more…)

Chewing Gum Responsibly

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Some people are avid gum chewers, and some find gum completely irritating. There are so many types of chewing gums out there, it’s one of those things that runs the gamut between completely healthy and unhealthy. The Riverside dentists at Riverside Dental Group encourage you to chew away, provided your gum of choice is sugar-free and preferably sweetened with xylitol. Just be careful not to over-chew in case you end up overworking your sensitive jaw joints. (more…)

Dental Facts about Animals

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The Moreno Valley dentists at Moreno Valley Dental know the deep feelings many of our patients have for their pets. Animals obviously don’t receive the same type of preventive dental care which humans do, but there is some evidence that fluoridated water may help cats have healthier teeth. You can ask your vet about fluoride supplements, but dogs should not have additional fluoride, as they do not process it in the same way. What about the dental health of other animals?

A Snail of a Tale

The average human mouth holds up to 32 teeth. When wisdom teeth erupt, they often crowd surrounding teeth or become impacted. Also known as third molars, wisdom teeth come in behind (more…)